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Say “Thank You” With Sweets While Sheltering at Home

Say “Thank You” With Sweets While Sheltering at Home

by Stanley LearyMarch 31, 2020September 1, 2025

photo by: Dorie Griggs My momma always said, “Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.” ... I admit that if you are getting a box of chocolates gifted to you, yes, you will not…

Why Call to Action is so important in Social Media

Why Call to Action is so important in Social Media

by Stanley LearyMarch 27, 2020September 1, 2025

This week I have done three different videos for three different local restaurants in Roswell, GA. This was my way of giving back and trying to help their people stay employed and pay their bills.…

My local Mexican Restaurant

My local Mexican Restaurant

by Stanley LearyMarch 26, 2020September 1, 2025

[NIKON Z 6, 24.0-105.0 mm f/4.0, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 51200, 1/250, ƒ/8, (35mm = 24)] https://vimeo.com/401176053 My car loves to go to certain restaurants and El Porton is just around the corner from…

Do What You Do Best, Then Hire Someone To Do The Rest. Here’s How

Do What You Do Best, Then Hire Someone To Do The Rest. Here’s How

by Stanley LearyMarch 25, 2020September 1, 2025

Photo by Dorie Griggs What gifts do you have that others would benefit from right now? I am not a cook. I am not a medical provider. I am a storyteller. https://vimeo.com/400799543 I know that…

Time to Give – Not Take!

Time to Give – Not Take!

by Stanley LearyMarch 23, 2020September 1, 2025

photo by Dorie Griggs March Madness means something totally different for 2020. Just a few weeks ago all of our plans were so different than what we ended up doing for this month. I am…

COVID-19 CRISIS: Danger or Opportunity

COVID-19 CRISIS: Danger or Opportunity

by Stanley LearyMarch 20, 2020September 1, 2025

Operator Selection, Talent, Human Resources [NIKON Z 6, 35.0 mm f/1.4, Mode = Manual, ISO 50, 1/125, ƒ/6.3, (35mm = 35)] Nothing can inspire you more than a crisis. The Chinese word for "crisis" is frequently invoked…

Flashpoint XPlor 600 HSS TTL with Nikon Z6

Flashpoint XPlor 600 HSS TTL with Nikon Z6

by Stanley LearyMarch 18, 2020September 1, 2025

Haley Newbold, the team member at Chick-fil-A Roswell Corners FSU, expedites an order to a customer in the drive-thru. The Dining Rooms are shut down during the Coronavirus outbreak. Paul Joubert’s restaurant Roswell Corners FSU…

More Self Isolating Photo Projects

More Self Isolating Photo Projects

by Stanley LearyMarch 15, 2020September 1, 2025

Chelle Leary, Felicia Agostini, Lauren Baxter, Max Hipp, Thomas Beasley, Virginia Roulette [NIKON D4, 24.0-105.0 mm f/4.0, Mode = Manual, ISO 1600, 1/8000, ƒ/5, (35mm = 24)] “Whenever you go on a trip to visit…

Something to shoot during self isolation

Something to shoot during self isolation

by Stanley LearyMarch 15, 2020September 1, 2025

Dodge Viper [COOLPIX P7000, , Mode = Manual, ISO 100, 1/1250, ƒ/6.3, (35mm = 30)] This was one of my favorite photo shoots. I loved the Dodge Viper for the lines and styling. Dodge Viper…

Environmental Portrait

Environmental Portrait

by Stanley LearyMarch 13, 2020September 1, 2025

I am often asked to do an environmental portrait of a subject. I do a variety of photos from posed to them doing something. Nathan enjoys running for a hobby. [NIKON D4, 28.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-5.6,…

Storytellers cannot be Wishy Washy

Storytellers cannot be Wishy Washy

by Stanley LearyMarch 10, 2020September 1, 2025

The other day, I was processing some of my thoughts with one of my mentors, Greg Thompson. Greg Thompson, Retired Director of Corporate Communications, Chick-fil-A [NIKON D5, 85.0 mm f/1.8, ISO 100, ƒ/1.8, 1/30] Greg…

Two different lenses shooting Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

Two different lenses shooting Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

by Stanley LearyMarch 1, 2020September 1, 2025

If magically I could have any lens on the camera at any moment, I would be switching lenses all the time. If I could do this in the blink of an eye, I would. They…

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