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A college freshman has advantages over a senior

A college freshman has advantages over a senior

by Stanley LearyMarch 30, 2012September 1, 2025

Photography advice for the college student So you want to be a photographer. I have some general suggestions after having written numerous students lately. I want to help others who want to become photographers. Freshman…

When it comes to marketing: Act like a freshman and not a senior

When it comes to marketing: Act like a freshman and not a senior

by Stanley LearyMarch 23, 2012March 3, 2026

Yesterday, I was privileged to speak at THE BUSINESS OF VISUAL JOURNALISM WORKSHOP, held at the Grady School of Journalism on the campus of the University of Georgia. The first speaker was Allen Murabayashi, CEO…

Anticipation is key to capturing a decisive moment

Anticipation is key to capturing a decisive moment

by Stanley LearyMarch 21, 2012June 30, 2026

Three elements I look for in sports photo: 1) The Ball, 2) The Competition & 3) Expression One of the more obvious places to capture a decisive moment in photography, I think, is in sports…

Famous Photographers: Are there really any?

Famous Photographers: Are there really any?

by Stanley LearyMarch 17, 2012September 1, 2025

Jay Maisel, Bernie Boston, Hugh Morton, and George Tames are four famous photographers. I took this at the Southern Short Course in the 1980s. Most photographers want to be known for their work, and almost everyone I know wants…

Parts To An Estimate

Parts To An Estimate

by Stanley LearyMarch 11, 2012September 1, 2025

There are three major sections to an estimate for a job you are bidding on for a client. 1.    Your costs2.    The price the client pays3.    Your selling of yourself and why you are the…

YWAM School of Photography: Mixed Lighting

YWAM School of Photography: Mixed Lighting

by Stanley LearyMarch 5, 2012September 1, 2025

Here is another lighting assignment for the students.  They were to go outside, use the sun as a backlight, and then use a strobe as the leading light.  Here are the assignment and diagram that…

YWAM School of Photography: 1:3 Ratio Lighting

YWAM School of Photography: 1:3 Ratio Lighting

by Stanley LearyMarch 1, 2012September 1, 2025

This is the students second shooting assignment this week. Assignment Description: 1:3 lighting ratio.  This photo is classic lighting. Items: Softbox This light is your main light. Get a light reading with just this first.…

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4 responses to “YWAM School of Photography: 1:3 Ratio Lighting”

  1. Stanley Leary Avatar
    Stanley Leary
    March 2, 2012

    Garrett thanks. I made everyone aware that you had looked at their work. They were a little shock that you did that.

    You have blessed so many and thanks for taking the time to be a blessing for the students here.

  2. Stanley Leary Avatar
    Stanley Leary
    March 2, 2012

    Garrett thanks. I made everyone aware that you had looked at their work. They were a little shock that you did that.

    You have blessed so many and thanks for taking the time to be a blessing for the students here.

  3. Garrett Hubbard Avatar
    Garrett Hubbard
    March 1, 2012

    Love it. Thanks Stanley. Great job YWAM students!

  4. Garrett Hubbard Avatar
    Garrett Hubbard
    March 1, 2012

    Love it. Thanks Stanley. Great job YWAM students!

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