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Love the Nikon D4 & Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM for Football

Love the Nikon D4 & Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM for Football

by Stanley LearyAugust 31, 2014September 1, 2025

Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM w/ Sigma 2x, ISO 36204, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000 There are a few things that are fundamental technical aspects of a fantastic sports photo: Well exposed In focus Sharp…

ISO 51200 & 25600 with Sigma 120-300mm on Nikon D4

ISO 51200 & 25600 with Sigma 120-300mm on Nikon D4

by Stanley LearyAugust 29, 2014September 1, 2025

Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM w/ Sigma 2x, ISO 51200, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Last night I had the privilege to shoot the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between Ole Miss and Boise State. Ole…

Freelance Professional Photographers: Your Spouse is THE KEY to success

Freelance Professional Photographers: Your Spouse is THE KEY to success

by Stanley LearyAugust 27, 2014May 10, 2026

My parents, David and Bonita, when they were dating Growing up, I watched my parents support one another. We hear that children do better when raised in a two-parent home. Children raised in intact married…

Seeing the light vs Creating the light

Seeing the light vs Creating the light

by Stanley LearyAugust 25, 2014September 1, 2025

Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4, 1/500 Are you impressed with my photo of Jack Sparrow? The way you get this photo is no different than shooting any concert tour or theater production. Set the…

Silhouette AND Reveal @ The College Football Hall of Fame Grand Opening

Silhouette AND Reveal @ The College Football Hall of Fame Grand Opening

by Stanley LearyAugust 23, 2014September 1, 2025

Nikon D4, 14-24mm, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 1/200—off-camera flash using the Neewer TT850 flash & Neewer 433MHz Wireless 16 Channel Flash Remote Trigger With Flash at Full Power Nikon D4, 14-24mm, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 1/200 NO…

Are you a Br’er Rabbit Storyteller working with nonprofits?

Are you a Br’er Rabbit Storyteller working with nonprofits?

by Stanley LearyAugust 19, 2014January 23, 2026

Project Gutenberg's Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit, by Joel Chandler Harris I grew up listening to Uncle Remus's stories about Br'er Rabbit. In case you are not familiar with the character, Br'er Rabbit is a…

Photographers do you finish strong everytime or just when you are inspired?

Photographers do you finish strong everytime or just when you are inspired?

by Stanley LearyAugust 17, 2014November 3, 2025

Lisbon, Portugal [Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/2.8, 1/50] My friends often mention two photographers when discussing the types of photographers out there. One is my friend Ken Touchton, and the other I will not…

Storytellers know thy purpose

Storytellers know thy purpose

by Stanley LearyAugust 15, 2014September 1, 2025

The shortest distance isn't always the best route Know Thyself “He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” ― Lao Tzu We are familiar with the saying to "Know Thyself" because…

Use strobes even with the sun outside.

Use strobes even with the sun outside.

by Stanley LearyAugust 13, 2014September 1, 2025

  Nikon D3, 14-24mm, ISO 200, ƒ/14, 1/250 [Lighting Diagram below] Using a flash outside can give your photos the pop you need to improve photos. Now I often get asked to take group photos,…

First Day of School Photos

First Day of School Photos

by Stanley LearyAugust 11, 2014September 1, 2025

  Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/7.1, 1/70—Neewer TT850 on light stand. The Neewer 433MHz Wireless 16 Channel Flash Remote Trigger fires the off-camera flash and controls the camera's power. Power 1/128 On the first…

Photography Tips for Covering Football

Photography Tips for Covering Football

by Stanley LearyAugust 8, 2014September 1, 2025

  Nikon D2X, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8, ISO 400, ƒ/2.8, 1/1250 Action Shots This blog post is about the action on the field and not reactions to that action. Three things I think you should strive…

Time for Senior pictures

Time for Senior pictures

by Stanley LearyAugust 7, 2014September 1, 2025

  Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM, ISO 100, ƒ/5, 1/250—Two Alienbees B1600 mixed with daylight [diagram below] It is that time of year that I get requests for doing Senior photos. I have…

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