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Benefits of Getting Together

Benefits of Getting Together

by Stanley LearyOctober 5, 2021September 1, 2025

Union University Photography Students during a photo weekend at Morris Abernathy's home outside of Nashville, Tennessee July 19, 2003. Aside from learning new things and finding a way to meet up, you can also build…

Looking for employees: Rethink who is your customer

Looking for employees: Rethink who is your customer

by Stanley LearyOctober 4, 2021September 1, 2025

Are you in crisis mode when it comes to finding employees?   I have a tip, communicate to your potential employees like you have been doing with your customers. Campus Scenic photos  “Don’t start a business.…

“Will your audience really listen to you and take heed to your advice?”

“Will your audience really listen to you and take heed to your advice?”

by Stanley LearySeptember 27, 2021September 1, 2025

[Photo by Dennis Fahringer] Today, a friend wrote to me, “Just read your blog about conflict coverage. Great article, BUT will your audience listen to you and heed your advice?” Here is my response. Please…

What is the Universal Language?

What is the Universal Language?

by Stanley LearySeptember 24, 2021September 1, 2025

Ya Ya Sebre is from Ouamani. [NIKON D2X, AF Zoom 70-200mm f/2.8D, ISO 200, ƒ/2.8, 1/250, Focal Length = 225] I have been to Burkina Faso and Ghana, located in West Africa. In Burkina Faso…

How Much Is Enough?

How Much Is Enough?

by Stanley LearySeptember 24, 2021September 7, 2025

We have all seen the photo of too much stuff in a photograph.  The picture fails to communicate because the photographer does not attempt to select one subject.  The “run-on sentence” is the written word…

Your Choice: Good Maintenance or Costly Repair

Your Choice: Good Maintenance or Costly Repair

by Stanley LearySeptember 22, 2021September 1, 2025

Keeping up with the regular maintenance schedule can help prevent costly cooling, transmission system, drivetrain repairs, and other components. Preventive car care reduces wear and tear of the engine and other features that extend the…

Headshot Background

Headshot Background

by Stanley LearySeptember 20, 2021September 1, 2025

So what color should you use for your background? Erika Johnson Sarah Clements White? Gray? Black? or some RGB Color? Yoko O'Brien New Start Counseling Center Brick was famous for a while, and some still…

Using Old Photos For Today’s Headlines

Using Old Photos For Today’s Headlines

by Stanley LearySeptember 17, 2021September 1, 2025

Can your organization find old photos to help tell the stories of how they dealt with past challenges? This morning some of my friends were sharing the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has been…

Nikon Z6 ~ Silent Mode

Nikon Z6 ~ Silent Mode

by Stanley LearySeptember 15, 2021September 1, 2025

[NIKON Z 6, Nikon 28.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-5.6, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 10000, 1/200, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 125)] I was referred to the client for this project by my friend Daemon. Daemon said in his…

Same Game Different Client

Same Game Different Client

by Stanley LearySeptember 6, 2021September 1, 2025

[NIKON D5, Sigma 120.0-300.0 mm f/2.8 Sport + TC-2001 2X Converter, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 8000, 1/4000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 440)] Photojournalism I first started shooting college football when I was a student at…

Show & Tell for the Adult

Show & Tell for the Adult

by Stanley LearySeptember 1, 2021September 1, 2025

Claudio Cesar Aguirre is seen in front of the Chicken Coop that was created with the help of Honduras Outreach. He is president of their community economic development. He is thrilled because now that they…

Weddings Require “Going With The Flow”

Weddings Require “Going With The Flow”

by Stanley LearyAugust 30, 2021September 1, 2025

Ashley Nicole Westbrook & Mark Loggins Wedding [NIKON Z 6, 24.0-105.0 mm f/4.0, Mode = Manual, ISO 1250, 1/50, ƒ/9, (35mm = 24), off camera flash with the Flashpoint XPlor 600 HSS TTL] The best…

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