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The Storyteller’s Fiduciary Duty: Keeping Organizations Faithful to Their Mission

by Stanley LearyOctober 7, 2026October 7, 2026

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

The Storyteller’s Fiduciary Duty: Keeping Organizations Faithful to Their Mission

October 7, 2026October 7, 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
Tips shared by Jeffery Salter to Atlanta ASMP meeting

Tips shared by Jeffery Salter to Atlanta ASMP meeting

by Stanley LearyApril 13, 2018November 23, 2025

Jeffery Salter speaks to ASMP Atlanta/SE. Jeffery is an editorial and advertising photographer from Miami. Jeffery has created insightful portraits of celebrities, athletes, and CEOs for publications worldwide, and his work has been exhibited widely.…

Creative Backgrounds for Tabletop Photography

Creative Backgrounds for Tabletop Photography

by Stanley LearyApril 12, 2018September 1, 2025

[Nikon D750, Sigma 70-200mm ƒ/2.8, ISO 50, ƒ/10, 1/160] You can have a lot of fun shooting small items on a table. This type of photography is called Tabletop Photography. This is a lighting diagram…

Monday Devotional: Anxiety-free Life is a choice

Monday Devotional: Anxiety-free Life is a choice

by Stanley LearyApril 9, 2018September 1, 2025

Anxiety raises its ugly head in my life every so often. It is produced by things that I usually have no control over in my life. It is a war that takes its toll on…

The Corner Stone of Photography

The Corner Stone of Photography

by Stanley LearyApril 6, 2018September 1, 2025

This is when little girls and boys learn to play America's favorite pastime, baseball. I took some of our family's favorite pictures while our kids were playing baseball. I shot this photo of our son…

Are You Serving Yourself or Serving Your Client?

Are You Serving Yourself or Serving Your Client?

by Stanley LearyApril 4, 2018September 1, 2025

2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Alabama vs Miami [NIKON D5, Sigma 120.0-300.0 mm f/2.8 Sport + TC-2001 2X Converter, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 6400, 1/4000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 250)] Sure we love to take photos, and…

The Power of Authenticity

The Power of Authenticity

by Stanley LearyApril 2, 2018September 1, 2025

Worship in Togo, West Africa. [Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm, ISO 8000, ƒ/4, 1/100] Have you ever heard someone say, "Let's get real here?" Often in meetings and going about life, we are performing for others.…

Old Car City – Great location for photographers

Old Car City – Great location for photographers

by Stanley LearyMarch 30, 2018September 1, 2025

The hood ornament from a vintage Cadillac at Old Car City in White, Georgia. [Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm Ï/1.4, ISO 100, ƒ/1.4, 1/800] Old Car City in White, Georgia, is one of the top photographer…

All about first impressions

All about first impressions

by Stanley LearyMarch 27, 2018September 1, 2025

We're built to size each other up quickly. Even if we're presented with lots of evidence to the contrary, we're attached to our initial impressions of people — which is why you should be aware…

If photography is not fun, you’re not doing it right.

If photography is not fun, you’re not doing it right.

by Stanley LearyMarch 26, 2018September 1, 2025

Army figurine soldier shot with LensBall [Fuji X-E3. 10-24mm, ISO 12800, ƒ/4, 1/150 – Flashpoint Zoom Li-on R2 TTL & Flashpoint R2 TTL transmitter] Consider taking a break by going on a retreat or traveling…

Freelancers date their clients and clients are not looking for a marriage

Freelancers date their clients and clients are not looking for a marriage

by Stanley LearyMarch 23, 2018September 1, 2025

Freelancing is like dating. Dating, however, isn't the same as marriage. Dating is a tryout for marriage. Dating offers you the chance to explore and learn before you make the serious commitment of marriage. It's…

Good photos start with an interesting subject and good light

Good photos start with an interesting subject and good light

by Stanley LearyMarch 21, 2018September 1, 2025

You may want to take up the challenge today of finding something interesting to photograph. The first trick is to come up with something that interests you. Dodge Viper [COOLPIX P7000, , Mode = Manual,…

Auto ISO and why I use it

Auto ISO and why I use it

by Stanley LearyMarch 19, 2018September 1, 2025

Nikon D5 ISO Setting On your camera, you can pick your ISO setting, or you can select Auto ISO. On my Nikon D5, you choose the ISO setting, and then you can toggle right into…

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