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One Week Lighting Workshop With Stanley

One Week Lighting Workshop With Stanley

Reading Time: 3 minutesSince 2006 I have been doing a one-week lighting workshop as part…
November 20, 2022September 1, 2025
Before & After with Lighting Setup

Before & After with Lighting Setup

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile a photo may look great–seeing the before gives you a peek…
December 8, 2021September 1, 2025
Before & After Examples

Before & After Examples

Reading Time: 3 minutesChase Bank, 4241 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30342 Six Strobes were used…
November 24, 2021September 1, 2025
One Reason You Hire A Professional Photographer

One Reason You Hire A Professional Photographer

Reading Time: 3 minutesTony Messano, a creative director who designed my logo, said one day…
November 4, 2021September 1, 2025
Stanley’s Compact Lighting kits for the road

Stanley’s Compact Lighting kits for the road

Reading Time: < 1 minute  Here is my lighting gear for travel when flying. (2)…
June 29, 2016September 1, 2025
Lighting Assignment: Combining Studio Strobes with Available Light

Lighting Assignment: Combining Studio Strobes with Available Light

Reading Time: 4 minutesNikon D750, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 2500,…
February 12, 2016September 1, 2025
Location Lighting Tip – Arrive Early

Location Lighting Tip – Arrive Early

Reading Time: 3 minutesI had a major executive headshot the other day. We were to…
December 18, 2015September 1, 2025
One light is often better than too many.

One light is often better than too many.

Reading Time: 3 minutes  Nikon D3s, 14-24mm, ISO 400, ƒ/5.6, 1/500—Off-camera fill-flash using the Nikon…
February 6, 2015September 1, 2025
Seeing the light vs Creating the light

Seeing the light vs Creating the light

Reading Time: 2 minutesFuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4, 1/500 Are you impressed with my…
August 25, 2014September 1, 2025
Great Photos Often Start With Dramatic Subjects

Great Photos Often Start With Dramatic Subjects

Reading Time: 2 minutes  Fuji X-E2, XF 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/5, 1/105 How can you…
February 20, 2014September 1, 2025
Simple High Key Head Shot

Simple High Key Head Shot

Reading Time: 3 minutesLet me walk you backward through this process. The top photo is…
October 20, 2013September 1, 2025
High Key Dodge Viper Photos

High Key Dodge Viper Photos

Reading Time: 3 minutesI decided to go back to the Dodge Viper and shoot it…
September 20, 2013September 1, 2025

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