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Photographers: Three ways to direct the audience

Photographers: Three ways to direct the audience

by Stanley LearyMarch 30, 2014November 2, 2025

Reading Time: 5 minutesNikon D4, 14-24mm, ISO 1100, ƒ/3.2, 1/100 Custom White Balance with ExpoDisc Composition/Graphics You can use compositional elements like

Storyline involves a Plot

Storyline involves a Plot

by Stanley LearyMarch 27, 2014September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutesFujifilm X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/3.6, 1/250, custom white balance with ExpoDisc A plot “ensures that you get your

Storytelling involves Setting The Scene

Storytelling involves Setting The Scene

by Stanley LearyMarch 25, 2014November 21, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutesLayering is one of the best techniques I know for setting scenes. Layering is when you have a foreground,

Storytelling Involves Characters

Storytelling Involves Characters

by Stanley LearyMarch 24, 2014September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutesHere is one way to introduce a character running straight at the audience. The show, don’t tell. When introducing

Storytelling involves conflict

Storytelling involves conflict

by Stanley LearyMarch 23, 2014September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesMy last post was on the elements of the story. This is just on one of those elements: CONFLICT.Here

Visual Storytellers: The elements they use to tell a story

Visual Storytellers: The elements they use to tell a story

by Stanley LearyMarch 20, 2014September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 5 minutes  To help with the conflict portion of the plot for my story on coffee growers in Mexico, I

Fujifilm X-E2: Using only available light for meeting

Fujifilm X-E2: Using only available light for meeting

by Stanley LearyMarch 18, 2014September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 5 minutesFujifilm X-E2, XF 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/3.5, 1/90 Assessment I walked into the room and a wall with handprints

Saint Patrick, Spring & Migration

Saint Patrick, Spring & Migration

by Stanley LearyMarch 17, 2014September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesFujifilm X-E2, XF 55-200mm, ISO 2500, ƒ/5.6, 1/500 [Eastern Bluebird] Imagery used as symbolism In Native American culture, animals

The LCD: The Ides of March

The LCD: The Ides of March

by Stanley LearyMarch 15, 2014September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe LCD has become the best friend for way too many photographers. Today we are reminded to be aware

Missions Storytelling Workshop in Lisbon, Portugal

Missions Storytelling Workshop in Lisbon, Portugal

by Stanley LearyMarch 12, 2014September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Missions Storytelling Workshop is an excellent opportunity for you, but you need to move quickly. They will accept

Comparing “Bokeh” on Nikon, Sigma and Fuji lenses

Comparing “Bokeh” on Nikon, Sigma and Fuji lenses

by Stanley LearyMarch 12, 2014September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhich camera and lens took this first photo? Here are the choices Nikon D4, Nikon 85mm f/1.4 AF-D [Lens

Found my solution to sync Macbook Pro, iPad, and Android phones on Maverick OS

Found my solution to sync Macbook Pro, iPad, and Android phones on Maverick OS

by Stanley LearyMarch 10, 2014September 1, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minuteI need all of these to sync in addition to another backup Macbook Pro [Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO

Photographers: Daylight Savings Time—More Than Clocks

Photographers: Daylight Savings Time—More Than Clocks

by Stanley LearyMarch 10, 2014September 1, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMenu for resetting the Fujifilm X-E2 Saturday’s Headline—Daylight Saving Time: Set Your Clocks Ahead Tonight Did you get

Storytelling 101: Step One—Your Story

Storytelling 101: Step One—Your Story

by Stanley LearyMarch 7, 2014September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 5 minutes  Nikon D4, 28-300mm, ISO 12800, ƒ/5.6, 1/125 Why should someone trust you with their story if you cannot

Fuji X-E2 with the XF 55-200mm is a great combination for shooting speakers

Fuji X-E2 with the XF 55-200mm is a great combination for shooting speakers

by Stanley LearyMarch 5, 2014September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesFuji X-E2 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4.5, 1/90 photo by Greg Schneider I spent much time talking to students and

Storytellers: Who’s Your Audience—NO REALLY!!!

Storytellers: Who’s Your Audience—NO REALLY!!!

by Stanley LearyMarch 3, 2014September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutesJames Gregg, Staff Photographer, San Diego Union-Tribune [Fuji X-E2, XF 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4.8, 1/10] All photos from the

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