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A college freshman has advantages over a senior

A college freshman has advantages over a senior

by Stanley LearyMarch 30, 2012December 17, 2018

Photography advice for the college student So you want to be a photographer. I have some general suggestions after having written numerous

How long does it take to become successful photographer?

by Stanley LearyMarch 28, 2012

This is my actual gross sales numbers from the time I started out full-time shooting freelance back in 2002.  I started in

When it comes to marketing: You need a great sales pitch

by Stanley LearyMarch 25, 2012

Just like you would give a presentation at a meeting, put similar effort and thought into your estimate sales pitch.  You may

When it comes to marketing: Act like a freshman and not a senior

by Stanley LearyMarch 23, 2012

Yesterday I was privileged to speak at THE BUSINESS OF VISUAL JOURNALISM WORKSHOP held at the Grady School of Journalism on the

Anticipation is key to capturing a decisive moment

Anticipation is key to capturing a decisive moment

by Stanley LearyMarch 21, 2012December 4, 2018

Three elements I look for in sports photo: 1) The Ball, 2) The Competition & 3) Expression One of the more obvious

Photography Rules: Don’t get religious

by Stanley LearyMarch 19, 2012

Just picture St. Peter at the gates of heaven and he is checking which camera you have to let you in.  Do

Famous Photographers: Are there really any?

Famous Photographers: Are there really any?

by Stanley LearyMarch 17, 2012August 16, 2022

Jay Maisel, Bernie Boston, Hugh Morton, and George Tames. Four famous photographers in my book. I took this at the Southern Short Course in the 1980s.

Key to selling on eBay: Take good photos

by Stanley LearyMarch 14, 2012

Have you sold anything on eBay before? I am selling some cameras and lenses and will replace them with a new Nikon

Camera Phone or DSLR?: How much time do you have?

by Stanley LearyMarch 13, 2012

Veteran Professional photographers Greg Schneider and Tom Mills come every year to the conference to soak up more material.  Of course as

Parts To An Estimate

by Stanley LearyMarch 11, 2012

There are three major sections to an estimate for a job you are bidding on for a client. 1.    Your costs2.    The

Serving or being served: The Key To Success

by Stanley LearyMarch 9, 2012

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve

YWAM School of Photography: Mixed Lighting

YWAM School of Photography: Mixed Lighting

by Stanley LearyMarch 5, 2012September 25, 2022

Here is another lighting assignment for the students.  They were to go outside, use the sun as a backlight, and then use

Shoot the fringes and not just center stage

by Stanley LearyMarch 4, 2012

Many folks think all the action at a concert is happening on the stage.  While this is why everyone most likely came

YWAM School of Photography: 1:3 Ratio Lighting

YWAM School of Photography: 1:3 Ratio Lighting

by Stanley LearyMarch 1, 2012August 22, 2021

This is the students second shooting assignment this week. Assignment Description: 1:3 lighting ratio.  This photo is classic lighting. Items: Softbox This

YWAM School of Photography: Rembrandt Lighting Assignment

YWAM School of Photography: Rembrandt Lighting Assignment

by Stanley LearyFebruary 29, 2012June 27, 2023

I gave the class an assignment on making a Rembrandt light portrait using just one light with a 10º or 20º spot

A little modification to an older project

by Stanley LearyFebruary 27, 2012

http://www.stanleylearystoryteller.com/FarmerSueArtBarn/_files/iframe.html Stanley, “Is there any any any chance you can take out – remove the 1 slide at the very beginning that

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