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Branding or Good Enough?

Branding or Good Enough?

by Stanley LearyJune 26, 2022September 1, 2025

89% of shoppers stay loyal to brands that share their values Your message is likely very sales-heavy if you’re focused on simply selling a product and not building a brand. Consumers are constantly being sold…

Flash: The Photographer’s Lightsaber

Flash: The Photographer’s Lightsaber

by Stanley LearyJune 17, 2022September 1, 2025

[NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 100, 1/320, ƒ/4, (35mm = 24)] The lightsaber is the weapon of a Jedi, an elegant weapon of a more civilized age.…

Importance of Practicing with Nikon Z9

Importance of Practicing with Nikon Z9

by Stanley LearyJune 13, 2022September 1, 2025

Laughing Gull at Ocean Isle Beach, NC [NIKON Z 9, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8G + TC-2001, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 500, 1/4000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 600)] When you buy a new camera, there are many…

Beach Family Photos

Beach Family Photos

by Stanley LearyJune 6, 2022September 1, 2025

This year we did the family photo up on the walkway to the beach. This was easier for my parents to navigate than on the beach. Photo by Dorie Griggs [my wife] Here is the…

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