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The Most Overlooked Part of Support-Raising Stories

The Most Overlooked Part of Support-Raising Stories

by Stanley LearyApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025

Caption: The storytellers behind the lens—capturing purpose in action. I stayed behind the camera for this one, but this post is all

You’re Telling Stories—Now Let’s Let Them Speak

You’re Telling Stories—Now Let’s Let Them Speak

by Stanley LearyApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025

It’s been encouraging to see so many of you take what I’ve shared in my newsletters and blog posts and put it

Spring Into Action: Making the Most of Your Downtime as a Visual Storyteller

Spring Into Action: Making the Most of Your Downtime as a Visual Storyteller

by Stanley LearyApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025

Caption: Nathan Jones is editing raw footage between shoots in Santiago, Chile. As the days get longer and nature begins to bloom,

Why I Add Just a Little Flash to Senior Portraits

Why I Add Just a Little Flash to Senior Portraits

by Stanley LearyApril 7, 2025April 7, 2025

One of the most common questions I get, especially from fellow photographers, is whether or not I use Flash when shooting outdoor

Mistake #2: Thinking One Story Has to Say Everything

Mistake #2: Thinking One Story Has to Say Everything

by Stanley LearyApril 5, 2025April 5, 2025

You’ve made the shift. You’re no longer just reporting what you do—you’ve embraced the power of story. But now you’re stuck. You

Why Many Missionaries Miss the Mark on Storytelling

Why Many Missionaries Miss the Mark on Storytelling

by Stanley LearyApril 2, 2025April 2, 2025

Caption: With steady hands, she stitches fabric—each thread weaving a new beginning. Once without opportunity, she now has the skills to build

Do Your Homework Before Investing in Education: Avoid Wasting Time and Money

Do Your Homework Before Investing in Education: Avoid Wasting Time and Money

by Stanley LearyMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Education is an investment, and like any investment, it should be approached with thorough research and careful planning. Unfortunately, many schools, training

Mastery Matters: Why Clients Need Experts and How to Become One

Mastery Matters: Why Clients Need Experts and How to Become One

by Stanley LearyMarch 29, 2025March 29, 2025

Stanley teaches lighting with the YWAM School of Photography in Kona, Hawaii. Photo by Dennis Fahringer In any field, from teaching to

The Lost Art of Balance: Why We Must Reclaim the Right Brain in Society

The Lost Art of Balance: Why We Must Reclaim the Right Brain in Society

by Stanley LearyMarch 20, 2025March 20, 2025

Why This Belongs on My Blog At first glance, this topic may seem unrelated to my usual focus on storytelling, photography, and

Setting Up Adobe Lightroom on PC & Mac

Setting Up Adobe Lightroom on PC & Mac

by Stanley LearyMarch 19, 2025March 20, 2025

Adobe Lightroom is a powerful tool for photographers, but getting it set up correctly can save you countless hours. This guide will

Finding Your Mission While Paying the Bills

Finding Your Mission While Paying the Bills

by Stanley LearyMarch 17, 2025March 17, 2025

Discovering and living out your purpose is one of the most rewarding journeys in life. But for many, this takes time—often years—before

The Steve Jobs Lesson Every Photographer Needs to Hear

The Steve Jobs Lesson Every Photographer Needs to Hear

by Stanley LearyMarch 15, 2025March 15, 2025

Savoring a well-earned macchiato break with James Dockery in Kosovo, recharging after long days of shooting, editing, and teaching at our video

The Purpose Behind the Click

The Purpose Behind the Click

by Stanley LearyMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

A friend sent me a link to a photographer traveling the country, capturing images with a twin-lens reflex camera on film. It

Ditching Paper: Why I Got the Dot Business Card (and Why You Should, Too)

Ditching Paper: Why I Got the Dot Business Card (and Why You Should, Too)

by Stanley LearyMarch 12, 2025March 12, 2025

In today’s digital world, making connections quickly and efficiently is essential—especially for photographers and creatives like me. I recently invested in a

More Than a Classroom: How UTC’s Photo Night Connects Students, Professionals, and the Public

More Than a Classroom: How UTC’s Photo Night Connects Students, Professionals, and the Public

by Stanley LearyMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025

The last presentation was the tables being turned. Billy Weeks was interviewed by Alexis McMurtry, a senior Communication major at the University

Storytelling Through Events: Capturing Moments with Purpose

Storytelling Through Events: Capturing Moments with Purpose

by Stanley LearyMarch 1, 2025March 1, 2025

Two Assignments, One Mission As a visual storyteller, every assignment presents an opportunity to connect people to the stories behind the moments.

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