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Most photographers are introverts and introverts need community

Most photographers are introverts and introverts need community

by Stanley LearyJuly 31, 2017September 1, 2025

[Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4, ISO 100, ƒ/1.4, 1/1000] photo by: Robin Rayne Nelson I have taken many personality tests, all of which have me somewhere on the introvert scale. Now some have me as…

No more fumbling through the camera bag for a lens

No more fumbling through the camera bag for a lens

by Stanley LearyJuly 28, 2017September 1, 2025

LenzBuddy Working with photo assistants taught me that you must communicate clearly with them. Every photographer has a different system for doing things. If you work with the same assistant all the time, you are…

Simple one light setup to balance existing light

Simple one light setup to balance existing light

by Stanley LearyJuly 26, 2017April 10, 2026

[Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4, ISO 400, ƒ/1.4, 1/125–Alienbees B1600, Translucent Umbrella, Pocketwizard remotes] My daughter helped me today with a photo shoot. Here she stood in for a test shot where I needed a…

Drew Gibson Country-Blues Song-Writer

Drew Gibson Country-Blues Song-Writer

by Stanley LearyJuly 24, 2017September 1, 2025

Drew Gibson plays at The Crimson Moon in Dahlonega, GA with Dave Hadley playing the steel guitar. [Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4, 1/45] Last night we drove up to Dahlonega, GA, to see one…

You can’t handle the truth

You can’t handle the truth

by Stanley LearyJuly 21, 2017September 1, 2025

A small outreach group has started in the bush village of Sabtenga. The oldest man in a hat was Musanai Zemnai, the Chief of the Young People, who welcomed the group. [Nikon D2X, Sigma 18-50mm…

Who has your back?

Who has your back?

by Stanley LearyJuly 19, 2017January 15, 2026

[Nikon D2X, Sigma 18-50mm ƒ/2.8, ISO 400, ƒ/2.8, 1/320] If you are a freelancer or a business owner, you might be like me and wake up in the middle of the night, sweating with anxiety…

Faith is Distinct from Human Belief

Faith is Distinct from Human Belief

by Stanley LearyJuly 17, 2017September 1, 2025

Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4, 1/18 Yesterday I was studying Hebrews 11. As I was reading all the examples of those who had great faith, it struck me that they did not have the…

Mac Users tips on Sharing files with PCs

Mac Users tips on Sharing files with PCs

by Stanley LearyJuly 14, 2017September 1, 2025

I am writing this blog post for Mac users. When formatting a USB drive or even an external hard drive that you intend to share with PC users, knowing there are many ways to format…

Use flash like garlic – A little goes a long way

Use flash like garlic – A little goes a long way

by Stanley LearyJuly 12, 2017September 1, 2025

[Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 1/125 – Neewer TT850 flash, Neewer 433MHz Wireless 16 Channel Flash Remote Trigger, MagMod Magsphere] I am one of my favorite customers Raving Fan. For the past…

How to identify people in large group photos and projects

How to identify people in large group photos and projects

by Stanley LearyJuly 10, 2017September 1, 2025

[Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4, ISO 100, ƒ/9, 1/80 – (2) Alienbees B1600 for fill] Yesterday, I took a few large group photos. The editors needed to identify everyone in these group photos. Within Lightroom,…

What do I charge, and how do I word something with a client?

What do I charge, and how do I word something with a client?

by Stanley LearyJuly 7, 2017September 1, 2025

This is the most helpful software package I own for my business. While I have Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, which I use Lightroom, PhotoShop, and Premier Pro regularly, it is fotoBiz X that runs the…

Remembering the Balkans

Remembering the Balkans

by Stanley LearyJuly 5, 2017September 1, 2025

[Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 400, ƒ/5, 1/100] It has been over a week since I returned from the Balkans. I have been reviewing my photos and reflecting on my time there. I was not there…

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