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Photographers—What are you trying to accomplish?

Photographers—What are you trying to accomplish?

by Stanley LearyAugust 2, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutesHurricane Sandy destruction in New Jersey When a crisis happens you will quickly realize how you go to your

Concert photography: Better known as the Black Hole

Concert photography: Better known as the Black Hole

by Stanley LearyJuly 31, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 7 minutesHuey Lewis and the News 1982 in Greenville, NC At least I found ONE photo for the paper I remember

Checklist for Sharp Photos

Checklist for Sharp Photos

by Stanley LearyJuly 29, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesNikon D4, 28-300mm [85mm], ISO 800, ƒ/8, 1/400 Squeeze the shutter — Don’t punch the shutter release Keep the camera

Impulsive Behavior vs A Plan

Impulsive Behavior vs A Plan

by Stanley LearyJuly 13, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesPersonal We can see where impulsive behavior can get us into trouble in various parts of our lives. One

Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic

Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic

by Stanley LearyJuly 11, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes  Jay Maisel, Bernie Boston, Hugh Morton, and George Tames. Four famous photographers in my book. I took this

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

How to download video from YouTube and Vimeo on Mac

How to download video from YouTube and Vimeo on Mac

by Stanley LearyJune 17, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesDownloading a video from YouTube can be tricky. Here is a simple App that will let you not just

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

3.5 Easy Slide Show solutions for Mac and PC

3.5 Easy Slide Show solutions for Mac and PC

by Stanley LearyMay 28, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe last time I wrote about creating slide shows, Adobe Flash worked everywhere on the web after Apple decided

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

Photographers–Do you have a healthy ego, or are you just narcissistic?

Photographers–Do you have a healthy ego, or are you just narcissistic?

by Stanley LearyMay 14, 2013September 1, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery artist has enough self-esteem to want to show their work, so a healthy amount of ego is good.

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