Reading Time: 4 minutesHere is a photo I took of bowling with a point-and-shoot Panasonic DMC-TZ5. I love the camera, and it has a great Zeiss lens. ISO limit up to about 1600. It is the type of photo most people will get at the bowling alley during cosmic bowling without a flash. I shot this of my […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn my last blog post, I explained three things that affect exposure when using flash. Flash Power—The bright flash will influence if the picture is over, under, or properly exposed. You can control the Neewer flash from 1/128 to full power in 1/3 stop increments. ƒ-stop/Aperture—You control how much of the light is coming into […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesFlash/Light Meter simplifies lighting. Anyone using studio strobes will significantly benefit from a flash meter. Here is the older Sekonic Meter I use most of the time. The primary purpose of the flash meter is to determine the exposure of my subject. I always start here when shooting. The light I measure is the main […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesTom Butler, coffee farmer on the Big Island of Hawaii. Tom sells the incredible 100% Kona coffee. Nikon D4, 28-300mm (300), ISO 2000, ƒ/10, 1/200 – Off camera fill-flash using the Nikon SB-900 pointed at the coffee farmer. The Flash is on the Pocketwizard TT5 and being triggered by the Mini TT1 on the Camera […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you want to become a photojournalist, you need to understand something up front: this isn’t about taking pretty pictures. It’s about telling stories that make people feel something. And that requires two things working together all the time—technical mastery and emotional intelligence. Let’s start with the foundation. Master the Technical First Before anyone trusts […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis 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 90 students — and their dates — arrived, dressed to the nines, ready to kick off the night. As students […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs storytellers and photojournalists, it’s easy to fall in love with a “look.” We all have go-to techniques—such as shallow depth of field, dramatic off-camera lighting, or a high-contrast edit—that feel safe and impressive. But if we’re not careful, what started as a creative tool can quickly become a crutch. I’ve seen it repeatedly—photographers leaning […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesCaption: Billy Weeks on the Right interviews AP photographer Wade Payne, who shows some wildlife, his favorite subject to photograph. The photo of the owl was a twelve-hour process. It took three hours to get to the location and three hours back, with six hours of waiting, only to be packing up when it finally […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis past week I spent a few days in the small town of West Point, Georgia, photographing a reasonably new college at Point University. Colleges need strong images to sell their campus life to prospective students and parents. If you need to recruit, you must show and tell your story. Photos will be a great […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesWe know that nonverbal communication is the most powerful way to communicate because it is the type of communication we use the most daily. Much research has been done using eye-tracking technology to see how people react to websites, newspapers, and television. Those research projects consistently show how visuals that do more than just window […]
As an experienced storytelling and brand building teacher, Stanley has taught at various reputable institutions, such as Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.; The University of the Nations, Kona, Hawaii; Reinhardt College, Waleska, Ga.; Berry College, Rome, Ga.; Portfolio Center, Atlanta, Ga.; and Dallas (Texas) Baptist University. […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe photo above is of Don Senas, Fire Dancer [NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 100, 1/320, ƒ/4, (35mm = 75)] This week, I have been teaching how to use studio strobes to help improve one’s photography. Last night was the only time I had the class join […]
