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Importance of Model Release for the photographer

Importance of Model Release for the photographer

by Stanley LearyJuly 8, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy do I need a model release? Whoever publishes a photo is the one who needs the model release.

TTL Nikon Off Camera Flash Kit

TTL Nikon Off Camera Flash Kit

by Stanley LearyJuly 5, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe total package cost of $1,067.01Prices based on July 5, 2013 This is just a list of what I

How to photograph 4th of July Fireworks

How to photograph 4th of July Fireworks

by Stanley LearyJune 30, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesCaption: Nikon D3S, 14-24mm, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 8 sec Location, Location, Location The success of a fantastic fireworks shot

Flash or not to flash

Flash or not to flash

by Stanley LearyJune 25, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesNikon D4, 70-200mm,  ISO 10000, ƒ/2.8, 1/800 with Nikon SB900 on camera flash fired at slow sync While this

High ISO is King for Night Events

High ISO is King for Night Events

by Stanley LearyJune 24, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesNikon D4, 14-24mm,  ISO 12,800, ƒ/2.8 & 1/125 Available Light I try my best to always look at the

PhotoMechanic is a must have for the editorial/sports photographer

PhotoMechanic is a must have for the editorial/sports photographer

by Stanley LearyJune 14, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 6 minutesIf you were in the press room and watched all the photographers ingest their images, write captions, crop, and

Photojournalists covering disaster need to know their role

Photojournalists covering disaster need to know their role

by Stanley LearyMay 30, 2013February 18, 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutesMoore Oklahoma Disaster Relief Coverage I find many people who have trouble covering disasters or helping with them due

How much should I charge?

How much should I charge?

by Stanley LearyMay 21, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 5 minutesIt is quite common for a professional photographer to get a call asking to use a photo and the

Photographing school plays

Photographing school plays

by Stanley LearyMay 3, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 5 minutesNikon D4, 70-200mm, ISO 11,400, ƒ/5, 1/500 Be Prepared Here are a few tips before you start shooting the

Tips for Parents shooting sports

Tips for Parents shooting sports

by Stanley LearyApril 29, 2013March 20, 2026

Reading Time: 4 minutesNikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 with Sigma 1.4 converter, ISO 900, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000 I am so thankful I was

Shooting a photo package on a person

Shooting a photo package on a person

by Stanley LearyApril 12, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesShooting a package This is the bread-and-butter assignment for the editorial/photojournalist. You get a call from an editor who

Only Photography can capture the “Microexpressions”

Only Photography can capture the “Microexpressions”

by Stanley LearyApril 8, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutesMicroexpressions   Lie to Me is the hit TV [January 21, 2009 to January 31, 2011] series based on

Hand held light/flash meter

Hand held light/flash meter

by Stanley LearyMarch 12, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesFlash/Light Meter simplifies lighting. Anyone using studio strobes will significantly benefit from a flash meter. Here is the older

Lighting Setup: Table-top Product Photography

Lighting Setup: Table-top Product Photography

by Stanley LearyMarch 11, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhite or transparent objects on a white background can be very challenging to photograph and can become quite frustrating

Off-camera flash and gels for the sky

Off-camera flash and gels for the sky

by Stanley LearyFebruary 25, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen I get this kind of situation on a cloudy day in Kona, Hawaii, sometimes I fix it with

The environmental portrait

The environmental portrait

by Stanley LearyFebruary 19, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesTom Butler, coffee farmer on the Big Island of Hawaii. Tom sells the incredible 100% Kona coffee. Nikon D4,

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