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Magnolia Plantation in Charleston, SC

by Stanley LearyMay 5, 2011May 3, 2017

Figure 1   We are in Charleston, SC this weekend to celebrate our oldest son graduating from The Citadel. We had some

Success is in the Details

by Stanley LearyMay 3, 2011

Coffee grown in El Aguila, Chiapas The great successful men of the world have used their imagination…they think ahead and create their

Variety is the spice of life

Variety is the spice of life

by Stanley LearyMay 1, 2011October 29, 2022

When covering an event, I try to think of it as telling a story. So there are seven things I try to

Some of my best friends

by Stanley LearyApril 29, 2011

This is one of the best group of guys I enjoy hanging with anytime I get a chance.  We were missing just

Choose the right moment or communicate the wrong message with your photos

by Stanley LearyApril 27, 2011

Photographers have the opportunity to show how engaging subjects are in their environments. You can show how animated and interesting the subject

Which photos would you use?

by Stanley LearyApril 24, 2011

Figure 1 – I like the body language of the student taking a biology test.  I also like that the background with

Why are you here?

by Stanley LearyApril 21, 2011

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

How to capture better color with your camera

by Stanley LearyApril 19, 2011

Reflections in hood and glass Polarizing filter eliminates reflections “I’ll fix that in post,” is the mantra for so many photographers.  As

Students have access to superstars

by Stanley LearyApril 17, 2011

Sergej Krylov and Arild Remmereit talk to the students from Elkins Point Middle School orchestra and band. Next to Sergej is his

Why Seeing the Big Picture is Crucial for Photographers

Why Seeing the Big Picture is Crucial for Photographers

by Stanley LearyApril 15, 2011April 10, 2023

As a photographer, it’s easy to get caught up in the details of a scene, focusing on capturing the perfect shot of

Struggling and being successful both bring stress.

Struggling and being successful both bring stress.

by Stanley LearyApril 12, 2011April 10, 2023

Stress is an inevitable part of life, and it can be caused by various factors such as work, relationships, and personal goals.

Let me in

by Stanley LearyApril 12, 2011

A little boy in Tapachula, Mexico. The beach near Tapachula, Mexico

Measuring your efforts of marketing

by Stanley LearyApril 10, 2011May 3, 2017

Do you know your ROI—Return On Investment?  While often we can use this to measure a financial purchase for your work—like a

I always travel with a tripod

by Stanley LearyApril 8, 2011

Gitzo GT-0531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber tripod I always try and have a tripod with me at all times.  Finding a sturdy

Want to be a full-time freelancer?

by Stanley LearyApril 7, 2011

This is an article written for Shuttterbug magazine a couple years ago and after being called for another interview I revisited what

Active Listening

by Stanley LearyApril 6, 2011

Vince Stanton attempts Troublemaker during the Professional Bull Riders Atlanta Classic at the Georgia Dome. From Wikipedia Active listening is a communication

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