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March Madness: More Than Just a Basketball Tournament

March Madness: More Than Just a Basketball Tournament

by Stanley LearyMarch 2, 2023March 2, 2023

March Madness is one of the most exciting times for basketball fans, and for a good reason. The thrill of watching underdog

Capturing the Essence of Corporate Events: A Guide for Event Photographers

Capturing the Essence of Corporate Events: A Guide for Event Photographers

by Stanley LearyMarch 1, 2023March 3, 2023

Caption: Bob White and Joanna Benson Spencer reconnect at the Roswell Fire Department’s Ole Timers Dinner at Station #24 on February 28,

The Five Hazardous Attitudes That Can Sabotage Your Business Success

The Five Hazardous Attitudes That Can Sabotage Your Business Success

by Stanley LearyFebruary 28, 2023March 14, 2023

When training a few years ago to get my Part 107 drone certification, I first encountered a well-defined list of hazardous attitudes

The Importance of Distilling Information into a Short Summary

The Importance of Distilling Information into a Short Summary

by Stanley LearyFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 2023

Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation where a friend or colleague sends you a long article or video without

Why Learning from Great Photographers is Important

Why Learning from Great Photographers is Important

by Stanley LearyFebruary 27, 2023February 27, 2023

Bailey King was broken by a lifetime of poverty and dawn-to-dark labor when Don Rutledge came to spend several weeks with him

The Power of One: Why Professional Communicators are Essential in the Field

The Power of One: Why Professional Communicators are Essential in the Field

by Stanley LearyFebruary 26, 2023February 26, 2023

The photo above is a practice session where we are demonstrating how to do an interview working with a translator during our

How Drone Photography is Transforming Professional Photography Services

How Drone Photography is Transforming Professional Photography Services

by Stanley LearyFebruary 25, 2023February 28, 2023

Drone photography has revolutionized how photographers capture images, offering a unique perspective that was once impossible without expensive equipment and extensive experience.

Capturing Excellence: The Importance of Hiring a Professional Photographer for Education and Student Recruitment

Capturing Excellence: The Importance of Hiring a Professional Photographer for Education and Student Recruitment

by Stanley LearyFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023

In today’s world, photographs play an important role in how potential students and their families perceive educational institutions. A professional photographer specializing

The Never-ending Journey of a Professional Storyteller

The Never-ending Journey of a Professional Storyteller

by Stanley LearyFebruary 22, 2023February 22, 2023

This is the Storytellers Abroad Workshop team in Lima, Peru. [NIKON Z 6, Sigma 24-105mm ƒ/4 Art, ISO 2000, ƒ/8, 1/200, Focal

Why Zoom Lenses Can be the Best Choice for Professional Photographers

Why Zoom Lenses Can be the Best Choice for Professional Photographers

by Stanley LearyFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023

As a professional photographer, you may have heard that prime lenses are the only way to truly high-quality images. However, while prime

The Parable of Talents: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis and Taking Action Today

The Parable of Talents: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis and Taking Action Today

by Stanley LearyFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023

In the Parable of Talents, Jesus tells the story of a man who entrusts his three servants with varying amounts of money

The Importance of Having a Backup Plan for Professional Photography: Lessons Learned from a Drone Mishap

The Importance of Having a Backup Plan for Professional Photography: Lessons Learned from a Drone Mishap

by Stanley LearyFebruary 20, 2023March 14, 2023

Photo By Gibbs Frazeur [NIKON D750, 14.0-24.0 mm f/2.8, Mode = Manual, ISO 450, 1/1000, ƒ/8, (35mm = 14)] As a professional

Understanding the Relationship Between Aperture and Background Blur in Photography

Understanding the Relationship Between Aperture and Background Blur in Photography

by Stanley LearyFebruary 19, 2023February 19, 2023

[X-E2, XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 2000, 1/500, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 300)] Depth of field is one of

The Extra 100mm: How the 100-400mm Lens Outperforms the 28-300mm for Event Photography

The Extra 100mm: How the 100-400mm Lens Outperforms the 28-300mm for Event Photography

by Stanley LearyFebruary 18, 2023February 18, 2023

Investiture Ceremony Honorable J. Elizabeth McBath [NIKON Z 9, NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 6400, 1/250,

The Importance of Multiple Backups: A Lesson in Protecting Your Digital Photos

The Importance of Multiple Backups: A Lesson in Protecting Your Digital Photos

by Stanley LearyFebruary 15, 2023February 15, 2023

Backing up your digital content is essential to protecting your precious memories and important data. However, as you’ve discovered, simply copying your

Essential Questions and Information for Photographers When Talking to a Client

Essential Questions and Information for Photographers When Talking to a Client

by Stanley LearyFebruary 12, 2023February 12, 2023

When a client contacts a photographer for a job, there are several key questions and pieces of information that the photographer should

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