I thought I would answer a friend’s question I received the other day. Hey Stanley,I have a quick question for you. I
The Power of Passion: Pursuing Your Dream Assignment
I have realized that defining your passion is the key to landing your dream assignment. The driving force makes you willing to
Ten Steps To The Family Christmas Photo
Every year I take our family photo and, like many of you, send it out as a Christmas card. Here’s what works
Learning to See Light
[vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/15286214 w=500&h=281] Black Star Rising – Learning to see light from Stanley Leary on Vimeo.
“Windows to the Soul”
Reynaldo Cifuentes Velazquez, president of Café Justo – a coffee cooperative. He lives in Salvador Urbina, Mexico. According to Dr. Martin Seligman,
The catch 22 scenario of flash photography
Flashes are used in a sunroom to balance the light to the outdoors. You must be very careful in your flash placement,
Shoot for a variety, not just the one shot.
The other night I watched a slide show of a friend’s trip. They showed a lot of stuff they came across; a
Get out of your seat
Nikon D2X, Sigma 18 – 125mm, ISO 400, ƒ/7.2, 1/200 [4 – Alienbees B1600s full power on the catwalk with 50º parabolic
The Value of Splurging and Selling Value Instead of Price
I was reminiscing about my family’s memorable vacation to Jamaica when my wife graduated from seminary. We indulged in an all-inclusive package
How to Create Raving Fans for Your Business
In my experience of growing my business, I’ve learned that success doesn’t solely depend on me but is not all about me.
Give yourself an assignment
I just got back from Hawaii, and I’m excited. It was my fifth trip to Hawaii to teach, but photographically this was
Finding and Keeping Clients
In February, I go to Hawaii to teach at a photography school. We’ll cover Lighting, the heart of photography, and Business Practices
The Power of Storytelling in Visual Presentations for Non-Government Organizations
Regarding visual presentations for non-government organizations (NGOs), storytelling is one of the most engaging and effective ways to capture the audience’s attention
Maximizing Your Investment: Tips for Hiring a Photographer
Are you planning an event or a photoshoot and want to get the most out of your budget? Look no further! One
Collaboration vs. Compromise: Understanding the Power of Active Listening and Trust in Successful Partnerships
The Pitfalls of Compromising: Why Watered-Down Solutions Lead to Disappointment Compromising can seem like the easiest solution when parties come together with
The Ten-Thousand Hour Rule: Key to Success in Any Field
Malcolm Gladwell’s concept of the Ten-Thousand-Hour Rule still holds today, as it did when he first introduced it in his book Outliers.