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Embracing Vulnerability and Putting Yourself Out There

Embracing Vulnerability and Putting Yourself Out There

by Stanley LearyApril 29, 2019September 1, 2025

Lauren McGuire performs her comedy routine at The Basement Theatre in Buckhead. Mark Evans produces the show. [NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED, ISO 22800, ƒ/5.6, 1/200, Focal Length = 300] Jeff Justice…

Some business tips for the photographer

Some business tips for the photographer

by Stanley LearyApril 26, 2019September 1, 2025

ASMP Atlanta Chapter Meeting IRS Updated the 1099 form IRS UPDATED THE FORM LAST OCTOBER Click here to update your 1099 to send to clients Pricing & Negotiating With new clients, I always give three…

Clean Background isn’t the only way for photos with IMPACT

Clean Background isn’t the only way for photos with IMPACT

by Stanley LearyApril 24, 2019September 1, 2025

You have most likely heard the mantra, "The easiest way to make better photos: photograph your subjects against a clean background." They may even say, "99% of photos fail because the background is messy." I…

Photojournalism Associations

Photojournalism Associations

by Stanley LearyApril 22, 2019September 1, 2025

I am writing this because I see the demise of ASMP and NPPA. While they may survive, I do think they have lost their luster. These are just some of my observations on why associations…

Knowing when to add light for weddings

Knowing when to add light for weddings

by Stanley LearyApril 9, 2019September 1, 2025

I have never been to a wedding where something doesn't go to plan. Because of the constant changing of schedules during a wedding, photographers must go with the flow on the wedding day. Laura Espeut…

Before you hit the record button for an interview

Before you hit the record button for an interview

by Stanley LearyApril 6, 2019September 1, 2025

[Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 400, ƒ/4, 1/100] I have been teaching some form of photography my entire career. Each time I teach, I discover one more thing that can be tweaked and improved. Often I…

Taking it to the next level

Taking it to the next level

by Stanley LearyApril 2, 2019September 1, 2025

"The advanced level is the mastery of the basics."Ray Mancini [NIKON D5, Sigma 24.0-105.0 mm f/4.0, ISO 2000, ƒ/4, 1/200, Focal Length = 28] So often, we think that getting to the next level and…

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