White or even clear objects on a white background is very difficult to do and can become quite frustrating for even the
Photojournalism isn’t trendy for a reason
“Migrant Mother” is one of a series of photographs that Dorothea Lange made of Florence Owens Thompson and her children in February
Black & White bails me out
Nikon D4, 70-200, ISO 12800, 1/1600, ƒ/2.8 with Custom White balance using ExpoDisc I walked into the gym and I knew right
Child Prodigy Photographer: Still Waiting
By definition a Child Prodigy is: A child prodigy is someone who, at an early age, develops one or more skills at
Portfolio Review
Tiare Nuualiitia (foreground) and Maile Powell listen to some of Stanley’s instructions for lighting project for School of Photography 1 in Kona,
Off-camera flash and gels for the sky
When I get this kind of situation on a cloudy day in Kona, Hawaii, sometimes I fix it with flash. By using
Center stage isn’t always the best photograph
Heartbridge performs at the Ohana Gathering on Thursday night in Kona, Hawaii. When you are assigned to cover an event be careful
The environmental portrait
Tom Butler, coffee farmer on the Big Island of Hawaii. Tom sells the incredible 100% Kona coffee. Nikon D4, 28-300mm (300), ISO
Photographers with Macs should travel with 2 external hard drives
When I travel I always carry two external hard drives. With the Mac computer you can have a complete copy of your
Photography’s Business Tripod
Gitzo GT-0531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber tripod There are three aspects to a photography business that if you do not attend to
Tip for covering events
This is a tip I learned today from my fellow photographer friend Nathan Fowler. If you are covering a meeting then take
My response to all those who ask how to do “Missions Photography”
Young photographers and old, but all those fairly new to missions, want to know how to start photographing missions. Their attitude and
9 things you need to do before going freelance full-time
Stanley teaching at YWAM School of Photography 1 in Kona, Hawaii [Photo by Dennis Fahringer] Here is a checklist I recommend going through
Freelance Advice: Easier to get a job with a job
I had to share these photos of the eight point buck that was in our backyard in Roswell, GA. [Nikon D4, 28-300mm,
Seven Reasons Not to Become a Freelance Professional Photographer
7) Not a self-starter—In your first year or so you will be getting up with no photo shoots on your schedule. You
3.5 reasons to buy faster glass
[Nikon D2X, 24mm ƒ/2.8, 1/4, ISO 800] Ismael Tarnagda and Jay Shafto wind up a long day in Sabtenga, Burkina Faso. 1.