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My guest lecture experience at UGA’s Grady School of Journalism taught me something

My guest lecture experience at UGA’s Grady School of Journalism taught me something

by Stanley LearyOctober 30, 2015September 1, 2025

Fujifilm X-E2, FUJINON XF 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/2.8, 1/80 This week, I was asked to be a guest lecturer at the Grady School's Advanced Photojournalism class on the campus of the University of Georgia. This…

Learning to manage expectations

by Stanley LearyOctober 27, 2015September 1, 2025

Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 10000, ƒ/5.6, 1/250The one thing that helps to calm my fears for an assignment is seeing what the client has gotten in the past from other…

Overcast and Gloomy day–No Problem

by Stanley LearyOctober 26, 2015September 1, 2025

Nikon D750, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 200, ƒ/5.6, 1/125 – [2] Alienbees B1600 triggered with AC9 on Pocketwizard TT5 talking to the TT1 with the AC3 to control the power…

Adobe Lightroom Tip – Correcting Multiple Images

Adobe Lightroom Tip – Correcting Multiple Images

by Stanley LearyOctober 22, 2015September 1, 2025

This screenshot is just a simple tip for those editing in Lightroom who want to correct a series of photos simultaneously, but there is a slight variation in exposures. The variations in exposure often happen…

Don’t just click the shutter – Learn to click with people

Don’t just click the shutter – Learn to click with people

by Stanley LearyOctober 20, 2015September 1, 2025

Nikon D4, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, ISO 560, ƒ/8, 1/100 “It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter.”– Alfred Eisenstaedt Yesterday I talked with the family after the wedding…

Lessons from my last wedding with a second shooter

Lessons from my last wedding with a second shooter

by Stanley LearyOctober 19, 2015September 1, 2025

  Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 200, ƒ/5.6, 1/30–Pocketwizard AC9 to combine with my Pocketwizard TT5 and then using the phone cord plug into the back of the Alienbees B1600. Available…

You can never scout enough before the shoot

You can never scout enough before the shoot

by Stanley LearyOctober 16, 2015September 1, 2025

  Nikon D4, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, ISO 2000, ƒ/2.8, /100 I am in the suburbs of Chicago, IL, this weekend in the town of Homewood to photograph a wedding for my friends. At…

Pocketwizard AC9 a Game Changer with Alienbees High Speed Sync 1/8000

Pocketwizard AC9 a Game Changer with Alienbees High Speed Sync 1/8000

by Stanley LearyOctober 12, 2015September 1, 2025

Nikon D4, Nikon 85mm ƒ/1.8G, ISO 125, ƒ/1.8, 1/1250 Today, for the first time, I was shooting with my Alienbees outside with shutter speeds above 1/400. That is all I could sync before using my Pocketwizards…

Halloween Photography Tips

Halloween Photography Tips

by Stanley LearyOctober 12, 2015September 1, 2025

  Coolpix P7000, ISO 400, ƒ/4, 1/7 The time for Halloween is just days away. Halloween can be fun for photographers to document their kids through the years and get some fun photos. Coolpix P7000,…

Photographing The Citadel’s Ring Day Weekend

Photographing The Citadel’s Ring Day Weekend

by Stanley LearyOctober 10, 2015September 1, 2025

Nikon D3, Sigma 120-300 mm f/2.8 DG EX APO IF HSM, ISO 6400, ƒ/3.5, 1/100 The Citadel Ring Day Weekend This weekend is the time the seniors at The Citadel get their rings. Most cadets…

Dear Humanitarian photographer asking for money to complete your project

Dear Humanitarian photographer asking for money to complete your project

by Stanley LearyOctober 9, 2015September 1, 2025

  Nikon D4, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 400, ƒ/8, 1/100 We all love to have incredible experiences. I am an adrenaline junky with a compulsive desire for excitement and adventure. I can…

Those who like to shoot film might also like classic cars for similar reasons.

Those who like to shoot film might also like classic cars for similar reasons.

by Stanley LearyOctober 7, 2015September 1, 2025

  DROID TURBO by Motorola 64GB in Black Ballistic Nylon, ISO 50, ƒ/2, 1/307 Whenever I see a classic car like this Duesenberg 1935 SJ LaGrande Dual-Cowl Phaeton, I, too, would love to have one.…

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