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When you travel with Super Stars you need off camera flash to make them look good

When you travel with Super Stars you need off camera flash to make them look good

by Stanley LearyJuly 9, 2014September 1, 2025

Nikon D4, 14-24mm, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 1/250—Off camera fill-flash using the Nikon SB-900 & SB800.  The Flash is on the Pocketwizard TT5 and being triggered by the Mini TT1 on the Camera with the AC3…

The best photo is often the difference is as clear as Night and Day

The best photo is often the difference is as clear as Night and Day

by Stanley LearyJuly 8, 2014September 1, 2025

  Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 400, ƒ/7.1, 1/600 [3 images stitched together in PhotoShop CS6] Handheld It is a Night and Day difference between these photos. Maybe we need to remember that saying next time…

Cosmic Bowling & Off Camera Flash

Cosmic Bowling & Off Camera Flash

by Stanley LearyJuly 7, 2014September 1, 2025

Panasonic DMC-TZ5. ISO 1600, ƒ/3.3, 1/30 Here is a photo I took of bowling with a point-and-shoot Panasonic DMC-TZ5. I love the camera, and it has a great Zeiss lens. ISO limit up to about…

Favorite 4th of July Photos

Favorite 4th of July Photos

by Stanley LearyJuly 4, 2014September 1, 2025

Nikon D100, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8, ISO 200, ƒ/8, 19 seconds [Emerald Isle, NC 2004] I just wanted to share a few of my 4th of July photos through the years. I hope you enjoy them…

You may need a new camera before a new lens

You may need a new camera before a new lens

by Stanley LearyJuly 3, 2014September 1, 2025

  Nikon D60 was announced in January 2008 You may have an excellent camera that isn’t all that old. For example, this Nikon D60 was a great camera in January 2008. It was a 10.2-megapixel…

Photojournalism is a great way to develop social skills

Photojournalism is a great way to develop social skills

by Stanley LearyJuly 1, 2014September 1, 2025

  photo by Jeff Raymond Being a visual storyteller requires you to capture a wide range of information and distill it down to the essential elements to capture an audience’s attention and inform them about…

The fastest way to being a great photographer

The fastest way to being a great photographer

by Stanley LearyJune 30, 2014September 1, 2025

Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 200, ƒ/13, 1/180 The fastest way to become successful is to study a master craftsman's work. A few things involve learning the master's, not just being aware of their work. Don…

The Two Most Made Travel Photography Mistakes

The Two Most Made Travel Photography Mistakes

by Stanley LearyJune 27, 2014September 1, 2025

Batteries The number one mistake I see most often made by people traveling with cameras is not having enough fresh batteries. Depending on your camera and flash, you may need more than just one extra…

Common portrait mistake made by photographers

Common portrait mistake made by photographers

by Stanley LearyJune 25, 2014September 1, 2025

  Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 1000, ƒ/4.8, 1/500 When making a person's portrait, people often end up with a photo like the one above. Instead, they are looking for an image like the one below.…

Don’t be a Naysayer

Don’t be a Naysayer

by Stanley LearyJune 23, 2014September 1, 2025

This photo is of the Mexico/US border in Douglas, Arizona. Many children are now crossing the Mexican border without their parents. You can read more about this here. Why? They are desperate to solve a…

The most under utilized setting on a camera

The most under utilized setting on a camera

by Stanley LearyJune 23, 2014September 1, 2025

Your photos might look much better if they look sharp in the viewfinder. This dial is how you make sure they are in focus. Most cameras today have a diopter adjustment dial near the viewfinder.…

Low light can be sometimes the best mood light

Low light can be sometimes the best mood light

by Stanley LearyJune 20, 2014November 4, 2025

Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/2.8, 1/6 Last night, some PhotogenX students were sitting outside working on the projects they are presenting this morning. It was well past sunset, and just the lights from the…

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