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Don’t Be Satisfied with Just Showing Up

Don’t Be Satisfied with Just Showing Up

by Stanley LearyJanuary 28, 2008July 22, 2022

Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/2.8, 1/50 [What happens when I leave my camera sitting around] Many in today’s iGeneration have had

Solving the Mystery of the Headless Photograph

Solving the Mystery of the Headless Photograph

by Stanley LearyJanuary 28, 2008October 5, 2022

Figure 1 My wife Dorie was standing in line at a local drugstore and overheard a customer complain about his photos. He

Photojournalism Is a Life of Research Papers

Photojournalism Is a Life of Research Papers

by Stanley LearyJanuary 28, 2008October 6, 2022

My favorite thing to do when I was in school was the field trip. I remember going to the fire station when

The Integrated Photographer

The Integrated Photographer

by Stanley LearyJanuary 28, 2008July 22, 2022

When the camera merged with the computer to give us digital photography, the skills to be a successful photographer changed dramatically. Before

Six Steps to Banish Dust from Your Digital Images

Six Steps to Banish Dust from Your Digital Images

by Stanley LearyJanuary 28, 2008December 11, 2024

From the beginning, digital SLR users have been frustrated by dust. Those little specks are like blood clots in the digital workflow—they

Macro Photography: The Magic of Nuance

Macro Photography: The Magic of Nuance

by Stanley LearyJanuary 28, 2008July 23, 2022

I remember the moment clearly. I had just finished playing Haydn’s Concerto In E-Flat Major For Trumpet for the first time without

Two Reasons People Take Photos

Two Reasons People Take Photos

by Stanley LearyAugust 26, 2007October 5, 2022

Here is an example of the photo the grandmother showed me on the plane, except I am closer than she was with

How to Make the Most of a Mentor

How to Make the Most of a Mentor

by Stanley LearyAugust 20, 2007December 4, 2023

Don Rutledge is editing a coverage. “I have three treasures which I hold and keep. The first is mercy, for from mercy

Just what’s in the viewfinder

Just what’s in the viewfinder

by Stanley LearyOctober 7, 2006October 6, 2022

On my last trip abroad to Haiti, I realized not knowing the language keeps me focused on just looking for images. Not

Team Photos

Team Photos

by Stanley LearyAugust 16, 2006February 23, 2024

Agnes Scott Basketball [NIKON D2X, 122.0-300.0 mm f/2.8, Mode = Manual, ISO 400, 1/200, ƒ/16, (35mm = 202)] There are many ways

Cades Cove – Personal Retreat

Cades Cove – Personal Retreat

by Stanley LearyJune 25, 2006July 22, 2022

Knolan Benfield, my uncle and professional photographer, and I took a few days to do what we love to do—photograph wildlife in

Group Photos

Group Photos

by Stanley LearyMay 11, 2006July 22, 2022

Every once in a while, you have enough good things come together to turn a stock photo like a headshot or group

Prayer

Prayer

by Stanley LearyApril 20, 2006October 5, 2022

  Nikon D4, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 28735, ƒ/5.3, 1/100 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in

Complete Acceptance

Complete Acceptance

by Stanley LearyApril 20, 2006July 22, 2022

This is the season of weddings. Weddings are one of the highlight events of our time here on earth. Jesus’ first miracle

The Portfolio Review

The Portfolio Review

by Stanley LearyApril 20, 2006July 22, 2022

My friends, you must do all you can to show that God has really chosen and selected you. If you keep on

The Secret To Good Communications–A Well Told Story!

The Secret To Good Communications–A Well Told Story!

by Stanley LearyApril 4, 2006July 22, 2022

We sit on the edge of our chairs, laugh until we cry, and forget the time of day when someone tells us

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