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Rediscovering My Purpose

Rediscovering My Purpose

by Stanley LearyJune 27, 2021September 1, 2025

Photo of me with my daughter Chelle and her cat Salem. Chelle took this with her phone on a timer. So much of our identity is fused with our jobs, function, and company. That isn't…

Do This In Remembrance Of Me

Do This In Remembrance Of Me

by Stanley LearyJune 23, 2021October 17, 2025

photo by Don Rutledge Memories are essential in our lives because they allow us to grow and learn to be better people. Our recollections can teach us necessary life lessons, demonstrate skills and abilities, and make us feel happy and entertained. …

Bracketing With DJI Air 2S

Bracketing With DJI Air 2S

by Stanley LearyJune 14, 2021September 1, 2025

When taking photos with the drone, I noticed there wasn't enough dynamic range in the RAW files. The cool thing is you can take 3 to 5 bracketed photos with the DJI Fly More APP.…

Real Estate Flambient

Real Estate Flambient

by Stanley LearyJune 8, 2021September 1, 2025

The photo above is a mixture of Ambient Lighting and Flash Lighting––Many call this Flambient The “flambient” method combines both flash and ambient light in shots. It is one of the fastest-growing techniques for shooting…

Time Of Day Can Be Everything

Time Of Day Can Be Everything

by Stanley LearyJune 8, 2021September 1, 2025

[DJI Air 2S, 22.4 mm f/2.8, Mode = Manual, ISO 840, 1/8, ƒ/2.8, (35mm = 22)] I believe one of the best times of day to take photos outside is Twilight. Compare this top photo…

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