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Preserving Our Memories: The Importance of Photographs in Keeping Our History Alive

Preserving Our Memories: The Importance of Photographs in Keeping Our History Alive

by Stanley LearyJanuary 15, 2023September 1, 2025

As we go through life, we tend to accumulate a lot of memories and mementos that hold special meaning to us. One of the most powerful ways to preserve these memories is through photographs. Recently,…

Starting a Photography Business: Choosing the Right Type of Photography for a Faster Revenue Stream

Starting a Photography Business: Choosing the Right Type of Photography for a Faster Revenue Stream

by Stanley LearyJanuary 13, 2023September 1, 2025

Starting a photography business can be challenging and exciting, but it's essential to understand that different types of photography have other revenue streams. Therefore, when starting, it's necessary to consider which types of photography will…

Want To Get Better As A Photographer? Ask Better Questions

Want To Get Better As A Photographer? Ask Better Questions

by Stanley LearyJanuary 12, 2023September 1, 2025

Zack Arias is taking questions at PhotoShop World. As a photographer, it's essential to be aware of the questions you're asking when seeking advice or troubleshooting issues with your photography. Photographers may not get the…

“Mind the Gap”

“Mind the Gap”

by Stanley LearyJanuary 11, 2023September 1, 2025

While in London a few years ago, our family used the subway system. You hear “Mind the Gap” every few minutes” over the speaker system. In the US, we say, “watch your step.” But we…

What Champions Like UGA Can Teach Photographers

What Champions Like UGA Can Teach Photographers

by Stanley LearyJanuary 10, 2023September 1, 2025

What can every business/photographer learn from a National Championship team like the University of Georgia’s Bulldogs? One of my favorite photographers is Dave Black. Dave started as a gymnast and used the lessons learned from…

How To Go From Amateur Photographer To Full-time Professional Photographer

How To Go From Amateur Photographer To Full-time Professional Photographer

by Stanley LearyJanuary 9, 2023September 1, 2025

Jeff Raymond, James Dockery, and Stanley Leary during the Storytellers Abroad Missions Multimedia Workshop in Nicaragua. Creating a well-rounded, confident and capable individual is a process that takes time, patience, and much hard work. But…

How Not To Get Burned By A Client For A Photoshoot

How Not To Get Burned By A Client For A Photoshoot

by Stanley LearyJanuary 4, 2023September 1, 2025

Stanley is working in Lima, Peru, photographing a seminary class. Photo by Jeff Raymond. Most creatives I know hate dealing with the business part of their industry. Your success has more to do with knowing…

Why Do Photographers and Organizations Do “Pictures of the Year” Posts?

Why Do Photographers and Organizations Do “Pictures of the Year” Posts?

by Stanley LearyJanuary 3, 2023September 1, 2025

Every year, photographers and organizations worldwide take the time to reflect on their best photographs from the past year and share them with their audience. But have you ever stopped to wonder why this tradition…

The Benefit of 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 With 2X Converter Paired With Nikon Z9 For Football

The Benefit of 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 With 2X Converter Paired With Nikon Z9 For Football

by Stanley LearyJanuary 2, 2023September 1, 2025

[NIKON Z 9, 120-300mm f/2.8 + 2X converter, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 25600, 1/2000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 600)] The main benefit of using a 120-300mm f/2.8 lens with a 2x converter is that it…

My First Football Game With Nikon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Paired With Nikon Z9

My First Football Game With Nikon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Paired With Nikon Z9

by Stanley LearyJanuary 1, 2023September 1, 2025

[NIKON Z 9, NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 8000, 1/2000, ƒ/4.8, (35mm = 135)] I recently purchased the Nikon Z 100-400mm S lens and have been extremely happy with…

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