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Your Decline Is Inevitable. Your Misery Is Not.

by Stanley LearyOctober 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Isolate or Include? What a Black-and-White Street Photographer Taught Me About My Own Approach

by Stanley LearyOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

The Video Isn’t the Strategy

by Stanley LearyOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026

Why the Assignment Is Only the Starting Point

by Stanley LearyOctober 2, 2026October 3, 2026

Your Decline Is Inevitable. Your Misery Is Not.

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Isolate or Include? What a Black-and-White Street Photographer Taught Me About My Own Approach

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026

The Video Isn’t the Strategy

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

Why the Assignment Is Only the Starting Point

October 2, 2026October 3, 2026
Reflections from the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar

Reflections from the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar

by Stanley LearyNovember 15, 2025November 15, 2025

The Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar wrapped up today, and I’m heading home with a full heart and renewed passion for visual storytelling. I only caught two of the keynote presentations this year because I was helping…

Finding Treasure in the Darkness: Lessons from Katherine Wolfe

Finding Treasure in the Darkness: Lessons from Katherine Wolfe

by Stanley LearyNovember 14, 2025November 15, 2025

Katherine Wolfe is a powerful storyteller, speaker, and advocate whose life was forever changed at the age of 26, when she suffered a massive stroke out of the blue. Before that morning in 2008, Katherine…

Resting in Jesus: Lessons from an Inspiring Retreat

Resting in Jesus: Lessons from an Inspiring Retreat

by Stanley LearyNovember 13, 2025February 18, 2026

I recently had the privilege of covering a retreat focused on Resting in Jesus, designed for adults who serve nationally & internationally on mission trips—leaders and volunteers teaching others about leadership and servanthood. Events like…

A Week of Stories: At the Facing History & Ourselves Summit in Atlanta

A Week of Stories: At the Facing History & Ourselves Summit in Atlanta

by Stanley LearyNovember 9, 2025November 9, 2025

Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and historian Dr. Maurice Hobson share the stage during a panel discussion at the Facing History & Ourselves Summit in Atlanta, engaging educators in a robust conversation about leadership, equity,…

It’s About Something, Not Of Something

It’s About Something, Not Of Something

by Stanley LearyNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025

There’s a quote I’ve always loved from wildlife photographer Tin Man Lee: “The best wildlife photos are about something, not of something.” That line sticks with me because it’s true far beyond wildlife photography. It…

When a Member-Paid Organization Becomes Volunteer-Led: What Happens to Community?

When a Member-Paid Organization Becomes Volunteer-Led: What Happens to Community?

by Stanley LearyNovember 5, 2025February 18, 2026

As I look forward to attending the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar next week, I’ve been reflecting on the role NPPA plays in the lives of visual journalists. These are just some of my thoughts on how…

Are We Living Traditions or Performing Them?

Are We Living Traditions or Performing Them?

by Stanley LearyNovember 1, 2025November 1, 2025

Every fall and winter, my social media feed fills with familiar scenes — families in pumpkin patches, kids bundled up picking out Christmas trees, couples posing in front of twinkling lights. And every year, I…

Finding Your Own Path in Photography

Finding Your Own Path in Photography

by Stanley LearyOctober 31, 2025February 18, 2026

James Nachtwey speaking at the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar, 2024.Hearing him share his life’s work reminded me why I chose this profession. His courage, empathy, and relentless pursuit of truth have shaped generations of visual storytellers…

Why Your Nonprofit Doesn’t Need Hollywood-Style Video to Move Hearts – and What to Do Instead

Why Your Nonprofit Doesn’t Need Hollywood-Style Video to Move Hearts – and What to Do Instead

by Stanley LearyOctober 30, 2025February 18, 2026

The Grand Premiere night in Dar es Salaam culminated our week-long Storytelling Workshop with ABWE missionaries. Each participant shared their finished video story before an audience filled with their subjects, families, and friends. It’s always…

Capturing the Spirit of Riverwood’s Pre-Homecoming Party

Capturing the Spirit of Riverwood’s Pre-Homecoming Party

by Stanley LearyOctober 26, 2025October 26, 2025

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of photographing Riverwood International Charter School’s Pre-Homecoming Party. The event was held at a beautiful home, providing the perfect backdrop for a fun and memorable afternoon. More than…

Friday Night Under the Lights: Georgia Tech vs. Auburn Women’s Softball Exhibition

Friday Night Under the Lights: Georgia Tech vs. Auburn Women’s Softball Exhibition

by Stanley LearyOctober 25, 2025October 25, 2025

Last night, I took my gear to cover the exhibition game between Georgia Tech and Auburn under the lights, a perfect challenge for storytelling through sports photography. The high-energy atmosphere, athletic motion, fast plays, and…

Why I Love Photographing Private High Schools

Why I Love Photographing Private High Schools

by Stanley LearyOctober 22, 2025February 18, 2026

Over the years, I’ve photographed students, faculty, and campuses at private high schools nationwide. And I must say—it’s some of the work I love most. Why? Because private schools aren’t just about academics or athletics—they’re…

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