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Two Distinct Parts of being a Multimedia Storyteller

Two Distinct Parts of being a Multimedia Storyteller

by Stanley LearyJune 29, 2015September 1, 2025

  Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, ISO 12800, ƒ/5.6, 1/25 At the end of a whole week of the Storytellers Abroad Workshop in Bucharest, Romania, we showed the projects to our hosts. While…

Use light to direct your audience

Use light to direct your audience

by Stanley LearyJune 26, 2015September 1, 2025

  Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 100, ƒ/22, 25 sec Storytellers Abroad We are progressing through the multimedia workshop here in Bucharest, Romania. Last night we went out on the town to…

Shooting In A Romanian Village

Shooting In A Romanian Village

by Stanley LearyJune 25, 2015September 1, 2025

Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 1600, ƒ/5.6, 1/100 Shooting in a village with 10+ photographers drew much attention in a town outside of Bucharest, Romania. Storytellers Abroad It was challenging to get…

Storytelling is more than ƒ/8 and be there

Storytelling is more than ƒ/8 and be there

by Stanley LearyJune 24, 2015September 1, 2025

[NIKON D4, 14.0-24.0 mm f/2.8, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 1600, 1/2000, ƒ/13, (35mm = 14)] ƒ/8 Be There The quote “ƒ/8 and be there” is attributed to Weegee, a famous street photographer during the…

Storytellers Abroad Workshop In Bucharest Romania

Storytellers Abroad Workshop In Bucharest Romania

by Stanley LearyJune 23, 2015September 1, 2025

  Nikon D4, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, ISO 1000, ƒ/5.6, 1/500 Romania Storytellers Abroad Workshop This week I am helping teach storytelling with seven students with Jeff Raymond and James Dockery in Bucharest, Romania.…

Why are some people so resistant to learning?

Why are some people so resistant to learning?

by Stanley LearyJune 18, 2015September 1, 2025

I love teaching and have been told that I am good at it. However, the results tell me there is still room for growth. I love to pick apart something to a level that, quite…

Want better pictures? Find better light

Want better pictures? Find better light

by Stanley LearyJune 17, 2015September 1, 2025

  Fuji X-E2, FUJINON XF 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/11, 1.1 sec I took a Maine Photography Workshop class with Steve McCurry early in my career. I learned a few things during my week. One thing…

Annual Family Reunion Photo

Annual Family Reunion Photo

by Stanley LearyJune 15, 2015September 1, 2025

  Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 500, ƒ/8, 1/60 I memorialized our family reunion at Emerald Isle Beach in North Carolina this year with the family photo of those who could…

Key To Good Reflection Photos

Key To Good Reflection Photos

by Stanley LearyJune 12, 2015September 1, 2025

  Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 1100, ƒ/16, 1/100 The key to getting dramatic photos of reflections is getting your camera as close as possible to the ground. I am using…

Looking for moments that trigger nostalgia at the beach

Looking for moments that trigger nostalgia at the beach

by Stanley LearyJune 10, 2015September 1, 2025

  Fuji X-E2, FUJINON XF 18-55mm, ISO 1250, ƒ/6.4, 1/500 Whenever I go to the beach, I look for those moments that are timeless and make me connect to years gone by. Honestly, it isn't…

Cleaning Up Background By Panning

Cleaning Up Background By Panning

by Stanley LearyJune 8, 2015September 1, 2025

Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, ISO 6400, ƒ/5, 1/3 I was taking some photos of the band Farewell, My Love when I realized the background wasn't really what I wanted. I thought for…

Six Tips To Improve Your Next Project

Six Tips To Improve Your Next Project

by Stanley LearyJune 4, 2015September 1, 2025

  James Dockey, a Senior Editor with ESPN, helped a student with settings during our Storytellers Abroad Workshop in Lisbon, Portugal, last year. [Fuji X-E2, FUJINON XF 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/2.8, 1/60] We are finalizing…

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