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Your Decline Is Inevitable. Your Misery Is Not.

by Stanley LearyOctober 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Isolate or Include? What a Black-and-White Street Photographer Taught Me About My Own Approach

by Stanley LearyOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

The Video Isn’t the Strategy

by Stanley LearyOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026

Why the Assignment Is Only the Starting Point

by Stanley LearyOctober 2, 2026October 3, 2026

Your Decline Is Inevitable. Your Misery Is Not.

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Isolate or Include? What a Black-and-White Street Photographer Taught Me About My Own Approach

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026

The Video Isn’t the Strategy

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

Why the Assignment Is Only the Starting Point

October 2, 2026October 3, 2026
Why Nonprofits Need Professional Communicators: The Key to Effective Storytelling and Long-Term Donor Engagement

Why Nonprofits Need Professional Communicators: The Key to Effective Storytelling and Long-Term Donor Engagement

by Stanley LearySeptember 27, 2024September 1, 2025

During the pandemic, Stanley set up and interviewed Chiropractor Dr. Charlie Weiss of Holcomb Bridge Chiropractic in Rowell, Georgia. Nonprofits often struggle to decide between using volunteers or hiring professional communicators such as producers, photographers,…

A Journey in Storytelling: Hannah Strayer’s Mission to Togo and Beyond

A Journey in Storytelling: Hannah Strayer’s Mission to Togo and Beyond

by Stanley LearySeptember 27, 2024September 1, 2025

Capturing the journey of resilience and growth: Hannah Strayer interviews Samweli Chacha in front of the home he built through hard work and dedication to farming. With the invaluable support of Apollo Mazengo, Samweli's agriculture…

Behind the Scenes: Creating a Powerful Video for the Tanzania Missionary Team

Behind the Scenes: Creating a Powerful Video for the Tanzania Missionary Team

by Stanley LearySeptember 26, 2024September 1, 2025

Alicia Sparkman and Jordan Timpy sit down with missionary Brittany James and Mama Daniel for the first time, sharing a meal and uncovering the layers of Mama Daniel’s story. In this heartfelt two-hour conversation, even…

Sewing Threads of Hope – A Journey of Faith

Sewing Threads of Hope – A Journey of Faith

by Stanley LearySeptember 25, 2024September 1, 2025

Raysham, hard at work on her sewing machine, is part of the SIFA Program that empowers women to become successful business owners, investing back into their communities. Faith-driven and gospel-centered, SIFA equips women with the…

The Power of Natural Gifts and the Limits of Learning

The Power of Natural Gifts and the Limits of Learning

by Stanley LearySeptember 16, 2024September 1, 2025

When we think about developing skills, we often believe that with enough hard work and practice, anyone can master anything. While effort and training can undoubtedly lead to growth, there’s a more profound truth: some…

Ten Years of Growth: Lessons from Storytellers Abroad in Tanzania

Ten Years of Growth: Lessons from Storytellers Abroad in Tanzania

by Stanley LearySeptember 10, 2024September 1, 2025

It’s hard to believe that ten years have passed since our first Storytellers Abroad workshop in Lisbon, Portugal. This week, we find ourselves in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, reflecting on how far we’ve come—and how…

Syncing Time: Why Your Camera Needs a Little Help

Syncing Time: Why Your Camera Needs a Little Help

by Stanley LearySeptember 2, 2024September 1, 2025

In our connected world, smartphones do a remarkable job of keeping time. They sync to the correct time and adjust automatically to the local time zone, thanks to their integration with cellular networks and GPS.…

How to Translate and Create English Captions from a Swahili Interview Using AI Tools

How to Translate and Create English Captions from a Swahili Interview Using AI Tools

by Stanley LearyAugust 21, 2024September 1, 2025

If you've ever needed to translate and create captions from a Swahili interview—or any other language not natively supported in Adobe Premiere—you'll be pleased to know that it's easier than you might think, thanks to…

The Power of Context in Don Rutledge’s Photography & Steven Spielberg’s movies.

The Power of Context in Don Rutledge’s Photography & Steven Spielberg’s movies.

by Stanley LearyAugust 15, 2024September 1, 2025

Martin Luther King, Jr. funeral. [photo by Don Rutledge] When I reflect on what set my mentor, Don Rutledge, apart from other photographers, one skill shines above the rest—his extraordinary ability to contextualize. This wasn’t…

Navigating the Nuances of Personality as a Business Owner and Entrepreneur

Navigating the Nuances of Personality as a Business Owner and Entrepreneur

by Stanley LearyAugust 6, 2024September 1, 2025

Photo by: Robin Rayne One of the most challenging aspects of being a business owner and entrepreneur is recognizing that while your personality can win you jobs, it can also lose them. No matter how…

Hook Your Audience with Powerful Visuals

Hook Your Audience with Powerful Visuals

by Stanley LearyJuly 30, 2024September 1, 2025

Cowboy is trying his best to pull himself back upon the horse during the bucking competition of the Panaewa Stampede Rodeo at Equestrian Center Complex, Stainback Highway, Hilo, Hawaii. In a world overflowing with information,…

Captivating Audiences: The Art of Storytelling for Your Business or Nonprofit

Captivating Audiences: The Art of Storytelling for Your Business or Nonprofit

by Stanley LearyJuly 28, 2024September 1, 2025

On May 20, 2013, a tornado of the highest category EF5 hit the small town of Moore in the American state of Oklahoma. The tornado left a trail of destruction with considerable damage to buildings, infrastructure,…

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