Visual Storytelling

So, what are the next three things a photographer should get after they have purchased a camera?  Well, I think what I’m about to suggest is going to shock some people. Do you agree with the three items I’ve mentioned?   If you have others that you think should rank higher, then feel free to share them by leaving a comment, or tweeting me @GaryFernon as who knows, one of your suggestions just may...

Is leasing camera equipment practical for a beginner photographer? I’m going to say yes, however, only in the short term. Leasing equipment is a great option if you want to try before you buy, but not something I feel you should be looking at as an alternative to owning your equipment. Take advantage of companies who lease equipment to identify what you use, and then go ahead and purchase your own...

How often you format your memory cards is personal choice.  Personally, I tend to do this when preparing my kit before each assignment.  If I’m simply taking photos for myself then I tend not to bother doing it each time, but what I don’t want to happen when working with clients is for my card to slow down, become full way before it should because of the amount of unseen storage space being occupi...

Why should you be documenting your day. Because we’ve been doing it for years. Because without photography, there is no history. Showcasing your working environment forms that unconscious attachment with a client.  The moment they step through your door, they already feel familiar with their surroundings, because they recognise it, even if it’s the first time they've stepped foot through the d...

Like a lot of people, at the beginning of the New Year I set out what I would like to achieve during 2023, not resolutions, as lets be honest, how many of us actually stick to the resolutions we set ourselves? No, I set goals. I only have to look at the content list I created at the beginning of the year to see the reality of just how distracted I’ve become during the first three months of 2023.  ...

When starting out upon your creative journey it’s easy to fall into the trap of wanting to try everything and buying the best equipment before you identify the niche that you will focus on. We all do it, so don’t think you’re alone in this. If you’re just starting out, my advice would be to restrain yourself from doing so. There are some great deals out there for starter packs that you can get you...

Everything you are. In one simple link. Join over 30M people and share everything you create, curate and sell online. All from the one link in bio. Recently I’ve been introduced to Linktree, a one stop shop if you will, to navigate your viewers to all of your links, be that your website, social media pages of merchandise stores. But what is Linktree, and what does it cost? Listen to this episode t...

From photographer to model to photojournalist, Lee Miller will be played by Kate Winslet on the big screen. But who is Lee Miller? You can check out the Lee Miller Archives account on Instagram that pays homage to the late photographers' incredibly important work. So why am I talking to you about this? My reason for bringing this to you is not only to celebrate women in a predominantly male domina...

I recently discovered MidJourneyAi, an independent research lab exploring new mediums of thought and expanding the imaginative powers of the human species. They are a small self-funded team focused on design, human infrastructure, and AI. And quite frankly I’ve been having a lot of fun messing about with it. Despite the outrage by some, I believe that AI is most definitely going to be a part of ou...

With the cold weather you would have noticed that your batteries probably aren’t holding their charge as long as they do during the other three seasons. What if I told you there is a way to keep powered up in cold conditions. This is exactly what the ProCube2 from Hahnel offers. In this episode I take a look at the features of this extreme battery from Hahnel. I’d be interested to know if this is...

In November’s main headlines. HOW TO WORK OUT YOUR HOURLY RATE in 3 STEPS: Join like minded creative’s at the Creative Community The best photo-editing laptops for photographers in 2022 What are the top 5 free and paid video / photo apps LINKS Creative Community Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/260853604466712 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8833844/ The best photo-editing laptops...

Before we look at the list we have to ask ourselves 2 questions. Do I use a laptop as my only means of editing, or do I use it for convenience when not able to sit in front of the desktop? And; Am I a Mac or a PC? MacBook Pro M1 (16 inch, 2021) (review https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/apple-macbook-pro-16-inch-2021-review ) Razer Blade 17 MacBook Air M2 (review https://www.digitalcameraw...

If you’re just starting out and haven’t yet established yourself, the impact of this can have two detrimental implications. Price yourself too high and no-one will book you, because you haven’t established yourself and proven that you are worth the price you are commanding. Price yourself too low and people won’t book you because they think that you’re cheap and won’t have confidence in your abili...

MAIN HEADLINES Mobile Phone Technology *Is Vero the new Instagram? *Samsung Galaxy A14 design leaked in full *Apple iPhone 14 review DSLR & Mirrorless News *Fuji release the X-H2 New Tech. *GoPro launches Hero 11 Black and Black Mini: 27MP sensor + 360º Horizon Lock *DJI set to release the SkyPixel action camera. *DJI Osmo 3 Action Camera is given 4 big upgrades. *Nikon adds four new lenses to...

Do you use a graphics tablet for editing photos? Are you considering using one but don’t know where to start? Graphics tablets and stylus pens are not just for artists and illustrators! The best drawing tablet is also a great way to edit photos in Photoshop or Lightroom. The following 13 tablets listed below have been compiled by Digital Camera World. Bear in mind what I said earlier, just because...

Тhе Х-Н2 іѕ а роwеrful multіmеdіа tооl соmbіnіng hіgh-еnd рhоtоgrарhіс аnd fіlmmаkіng fеаturеѕ tо mееt thе dеmаndѕ оf еvеrу ѕhооtіng ѕсеnаrіо. Wіth а nеw 40.2МР Х-Тrаnѕ СМОЅ 5 НR ѕеnѕоr аnd thе nоtоrіоuѕ Х-Рrосеѕѕоr 5, thіѕ іѕ thе fіrѕt іn thе Х ѕеrіеѕ tо dеlіvеr Ріхеl Ѕhіft Мultі-Ѕhоt fоr 160МР іmаgеѕ. Аnd, wіth а nаtіvе 8К vіdео rеѕоlutіоn, thе Х-Н2 іѕ аn іnсrеdіblу соmрrеhеnѕіvе hуbrіd ѕhооtеr....

The benefits of using a gimbal over simply handheld ensures that your footage looks smooth even when you're walking, running or making sudden movements. Digital Camera World have compiled a list of what they believe to be the best gimbals in 2022, so lets break this down into the following categories, Gimbals for smartphone.   Gimbal camera’s.   Gimbals for action camera’s.   Gimbal...

Not so long ago to get 2 terabytes of storage you'd need a thumping-great 3.5-inch mechanical hard disk drive. However, Japanese company Kioxia Corporation claim to have produced a working prototype of a 2TB microSDXC card. If, like me, you haven’t heard of Kioxia Corporation before, I’ve included a link to their website so you can learn more about them. What are your initial thoughts on a 2TB mic...

DJI have released their Osmo Mobile 6, a gimbal specifically for using mobile devices to capture video. Welcome to visual storytelling with me, Gary Fernon, the podcast where I talk things photography and video that help you create better visual content for yourself, and your clients. In this episode I look at the comparison between using the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal vs only using a smartphone. Th...

With 4 big upgrades, the DJI Osmo Action 3 is ready for adventure. Welcome to visual storytelling with me, Gary Fernon, the podcast where I talk things photography and video that help you create better visual content for yourself, and your clients. In this episode I talk about the four upgrades, 1. Temperature 2. Waterproofing 3. Battery life and charging speeds 4. Quick release design Plus how mu...

I stumbled upon Urth while searching for a variable ND filter for my Lumix G80 and why I chose them over other providers was in part because of their mission. With 8 layer nano-coating, no colour cast, 1 to 8.66 f/stops and a lifetime guarantee, the decision was really quite simple. Check out their story - https://uk.urth.co/pages/pacifico And their website - https://uk.urth.co Let me know if you...

Is Vero the new Instagram? Instagram is no longer a platform for photography, confirmed by the company head, Adam Mosseri. Instead focusing more on video content over that of stills, and beginning to feel more like TikTok than what it once was. I accept that in order to survive you have to be able to adapt to the changing landscape, and as James Sinclair says, “innovate or evaporate”, but to what...

Welcome to this episode of Visual Storytelling, with me Gary Fernon, where I’m looking at the new drone from DJI. The starting price for the DJI Avata is £989, but don’t get caught out as the extra’s such as controller and goggles come separately. Despite this I am still seriously tempted. It will definitely be going on my wish list. It would be fair to say, whether you’re a photographer or videog...

LINKS New Tech. The DJI Avata https://www.dji.com/uk/avata?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=edm&utm_campaign=launch-avata&utm_content=a&sc_src=email_5671209&sc_eh=96973d67d59cbce01&sc_llid=399705&sc_lid=356744115&sc_uid=hYGxBoO0ab Lume Cube Lighting Kit https://lumecube.com/products/studio-panel-lighting-kit?utm_source=klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=S...

MAIN HEADLINES Mobile Phone Technology What is the best smartphone for photography? Photo-sharing app BeReal is topping the app charts, but you won’t find it under photography? New Tech. What are The best camera for beginners in 2022 Events The Photography & Video Show have released a 25% discount on tickets. Competitions CEWE Photo Award 2023: Free to Enter & Open to All Sony World Photog...