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Stanley’s Compact Lighting kits for the road

Stanley’s Compact Lighting kits for the road

by Stanley LearyJune 29, 2016September 1, 2025

 Here is my lighting gear for travel when flying.(2) Manfrotto 5001B Nano Black Light Stand - 6.2' (1.9m)(2) Interfit Metal Umbrella Bracket with Adjustable Flash Shoe(2) Cowboystudio 33-inch Photography Studio Translucent Shoot Through White Umbrella(2)…

Stanley talks about Don Rutledge’s photos

Stanley talks about Don Rutledge’s photos

by Stanley LearyJune 27, 2016September 1, 2025

photo by: Don Rutledge In my last blog post I talked a little about understanding how to create photos that communicate. In this post I am showing your my mentor Don Rutledge's photos and sharing…

Three Stages of Composition

Three Stages of Composition

by Stanley LearyJune 25, 2016September 1, 2025

photo by: Don Rutledge I learned so much from Don Rutledge, my mentor. He took this photo of an Alaskan family on the tundra welcoming a missionary they called a friend. Don was walking up…

Do You Know Something or Understand Something?

Do You Know Something or Understand Something?

by Stanley LearyJune 21, 2016September 1, 2025

All artwork from "Design for Teaching and Training" by LeRoy Ford My education courses were the best classes I took for my master's degree. While journalists need to know their subject well, they must also…

Lesson Planning & Games are Keys to Effective Communication

Lesson Planning & Games are Keys to Effective Communication

by Stanley LearyJune 20, 2016September 1, 2025

  Nikon D5, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S, Sigma TC-2001 2x, ISO 360, ƒ/5.6, 1/4000 Communications professionals need to know more than the 5 Ws. Who What Where When How I believe…

Why pros should help students and young professionals starting out

Why pros should help students and young professionals starting out

by Stanley LearyJune 17, 2016September 1, 2025

  Robin Nelson speaks to the photojournalism class at Kennesaw State University on Thursday, June 16, 2016. [Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 3200, ƒ/4, 1/100] Clay Asbury, lecturer for…

Turning Pro from Amateur Photographer isn’t for the faint of heart

Turning Pro from Amateur Photographer isn’t for the faint of heart

by Stanley LearyJune 16, 2016September 1, 2025

Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S, Sigma TC-2001 2x, ISO 2000, ƒ/5.6, 1/4000 I reposted a blog I had done a way back that had gotten a lot of positive feedback…

Orlando Massacre’s Silver Lining

Orlando Massacre’s Silver Lining

by Stanley LearyJune 13, 2016September 1, 2025

  Nikon D2X, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX, ISO 100, ƒ/14, 2 sec James 3:16-18 The Message (MSG) Live Well, Live Wisely 13-16 Do you want to be counted wise, to build a reputation for wisdom? Here’s…

Nikon D5 capturing the 2nd state park of NC–Fort Macon

Nikon D5 capturing the 2nd state park of NC–Fort Macon

by Stanley LearyJune 9, 2016September 1, 2025

  Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 125, ƒ/8, 1/800 I enjoyed taking a little time during my vacation on Emerald Isle Beach to visit Fort Macon State Park. I…

The Annual Family Photo at the beach

The Annual Family Photo at the beach

by Stanley LearyJune 6, 2016September 1, 2025

  Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4 DG Art, ISO 100, ƒ/16, 1/250–2 Alienbee B1600s It is that time of year for my family's annual photo at the beach. We based what we would wear on…

Are you a Proactive or Reactive Volunteer?

Are you a Proactive or Reactive Volunteer?

by Stanley LearyJune 2, 2016September 1, 2025

Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4 DG Art, ISO 36000, ƒ/8, 1/100 Last night I attended the ASMP Atlanta Chapter meeting, where the executive director Tom Kennedy shared the organization's status. He was here to listen…

Faith Peppers asks, “What do you want to be known for?”

Faith Peppers asks, “What do you want to be known for?”

by Stanley LearyJune 2, 2016October 9, 2025

Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4 DG Art, ISO 2500, ƒ/3.5, 1/100 Faith Peppers, the director of public affairs and chief communications officer for the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, recommends that communications…

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