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SWPJC Student Workshop Moments

by Stanley LearyFebruary 24, 2012

I am at the Southwestern Photojournalism Conference where we are holding a Student Workshop prior to the regular program. I just wanted

2 bags I don’t leave home without

by Stanley LearyFebruary 22, 2012

ThinkTank Urban Disguise 60 V2.0 is the main bag I use everyday. When I travel I use the ThinkTank bags to help

Improve your Flash photos by not lighting everything

Improve your Flash photos by not lighting everything

by Stanley LearyFebruary 20, 2012October 27, 2024

How do you get this result? [Figure 1] When did you start here? [Figure 2] Nikon D3, 85mm, f/1.4, ISO 200, 1/500

SWPJC 2-Minute Show

by Stanley LearyFebruary 20, 2012

This is the 20th Annual Southwestern Photojournalism Conference this week in Fort Worth, Texas.  You can read more about it here www.SWPJC.org

Vacation spot?

by Stanley LearyFebruary 17, 2012

Do you want to go here and take a horseback ride? If you do then I succeeded. Telling stories sometimes is about

Use a secondary light to improve photos

by Stanley LearyFebruary 16, 2012

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Great communication products leave you hanging

by Stanley LearyFebruary 15, 2012

“Mommy, why is the sky blue?” is one of the many questions we start out asking our parents.   It is when we

Trust your creative like you do your mechanic

by Stanley LearyFebruary 12, 2012

Keeping the Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia Tech running all these years requires tender care by mechanics.  The car has been rebuilt completely

Light brings life to a photo

by Stanley LearyFebruary 10, 2012

When you look at portfolios of photographers pay close attention to the subjects eyes.We have heard it said over and over the

Creating a Sights & Sound Package

by Stanley LearyFebruary 8, 2012

When you hire a photographer to cover an event for you, do they ever suprise you with a multimedia package or do

Where does your eye go first?

Where does your eye go first?

by Stanley LearyFebruary 6, 2012July 21, 2022

Turn your photos upside down; this will help you see where your eye goes first.  After seeing where your eye goes first,

Some things to look for in a photographers portfolio before you hire them

by Stanley LearyFebruary 5, 2012

When you are looking to hire a photographer there are a few things I recommend to look for in the work they

Pass the Pen + Walk and Talk

by Stanley LearyFebruary 5, 2012

Getting people doing something gives you better expressions.  I have two techniques for keeping people engaged when I have to set up

How I am marketing our Tibet Workshop

by Stanley LearyFebruary 3, 2012

How do you break through all the information bombarding folks today? Maybe a little old school can work. Front of 4×6 Postcard

Stop Losing Money: The Power of Organizing Your Photos with Metadata

Stop Losing Money: The Power of Organizing Your Photos with Metadata

by Stanley LearyFebruary 1, 2012January 11, 2025

Finding a Photograph is More Important Than Making One Why? Being able to locate your photos when you need them is how

Ambient Light and Flash Combined

Ambient Light and Flash Combined

by Stanley LearyJanuary 31, 2012May 1, 2024

Caption: Available Light only (Nikon D3S, ISO 12,800, f/5.6, 1/40, 28-300mm) Hey Stanley, can you back up and explain this Ambient Light

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