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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.

The Power of Archiving: A 40-Year-Old Photo Request

The Power of Archiving: A 40-Year-Old Photo Request

by Stanley LearyFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 2025

A few days ago, I received an email that took me back to my early days as a photojournalist. The message started

How to Build Relationships While Covering a Multi-Day Corporate Event

How to Build Relationships While Covering a Multi-Day Corporate Event

by Stanley LearyFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025

As a freelance photographer covering a company’s annual meeting or conference, your role extends beyond capturing great images—you’re also building relationships. Whether

When System Data Takes Over: My Hard Lesson in Mac Storage Management

When System Data Takes Over: My Hard Lesson in Mac Storage Management

by Stanley LearyFebruary 8, 2025February 9, 2025

On Friday, I ran into a frustrating issue that every digital creative dreads—my Mac ran out of space. As someone who regularly

Values + Trust = Relationship: How Freelance Photographers Can Go Beyond Transactions

Values + Trust = Relationship: How Freelance Photographers Can Go Beyond Transactions

by Stanley LearyJanuary 29, 2025January 30, 2025

As an independent photographer, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking your work is just about delivering images. A client

What My Uncle’s Trumpet Taught Me About Photography

What My Uncle’s Trumpet Taught Me About Photography

by Stanley LearyJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

I recently inherited my uncle’s English Besson 10-10 trumpet, a beautifully crafted instrument with a rich, resonant tone. As I started playing

The Photographer’s Guide to Marketing on a Budget

The Photographer’s Guide to Marketing on a Budget

by Stanley LearyJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025

As a photographer and small business owner, mastering marketing can feel overwhelming, especially with limited funds. However, you can grow your brand

Rediscovering the Beauty Outside Your Window

Rediscovering the Beauty Outside Your Window

by Stanley LearyJanuary 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Today’s snowstorm brought more than just a blanket of white to Roswell, Georgia; it brought a sense of wonder and excitement that

The Art of the Cull: Narrowing Down 6,589 Photos from the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

The Art of the Cull: Narrowing Down 6,589 Photos from the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

by Stanley LearyJanuary 5, 2025January 5, 2025

Sports photography is often as much about what you discard as what you keep. I shot 6,589 images over a full day

Beyond the Assignment: Building a Photo Library for Clients

Beyond the Assignment: Building a Photo Library for Clients

by Stanley LearyJanuary 2, 2025January 2, 2025

When shooting photos for clients, my goal isn’t just to fulfill the immediate assignment and create a resource that serves them far

Creative Synergy: Collaborating at the Springer Opera House for Impactful Storytelling

Creative Synergy: Collaborating at the Springer Opera House for Impactful Storytelling

by Stanley LearyDecember 29, 2024December 29, 2024

Collaborating with fellow creatives is essential for artists seeking to expand their horizons and produce compelling work. Recently, I had the pleasure

Capturing Holiday Moments: Tips for Stunning Photos

Capturing Holiday Moments: Tips for Stunning Photos

by Stanley LearyDecember 21, 2024December 21, 2024

The holiday season is the perfect time to take memorable photos of friends and family in front of beautiful Christmas trees, dazzling

Tips for Starting Out: Insights from My First Meeting with an NPPA Mentee

Tips for Starting Out: Insights from My First Meeting with an NPPA Mentee

by Stanley LearyDecember 19, 2024December 19, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of meeting my NPPA mentee for the first time. She’s just starting in the photography business, and

Balancing Storytelling and Information in Business and Nonprofit Messaging

Balancing Storytelling and Information in Business and Nonprofit Messaging

by Stanley LearyDecember 17, 2024December 17, 2024

In this photo, women learn to sew as part of Sifa’s mission to empower women to become successful small business owners who,

Why Photographers Should Use ChatGPT for Captions, Keywords, and Feedback

Why Photographers Should Use ChatGPT for Captions, Keywords, and Feedback

by Stanley LearyDecember 14, 2024December 14, 2024

ChatGPT is an excellent tool for photographers, helping streamline tasks like writing captions, generating keywords, and refining storytelling. When used wisely, it

Unveiling the Power of Photo Analysis with ChatGPT

Unveiling the Power of Photo Analysis with ChatGPT

by Stanley LearyDecember 12, 2024December 12, 2024

Today, I stumbled upon a fascinating feature of ChatGPT: the ability to upload a photo and request an analysis. As a professional

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