Visual Storytelling

MAIN HEADLINES Mobile Phone Technology *Professional photographers using Instagram can make up to £18k per post! *Huawei Nova 10 set to launch on Fourth of July (but don't expect it in USA) DSLR & Mirrorless News *Fujifilm X-H2S is here: 6.2K video, 4K 120p, 40fps burst mode and 26MP BSI sensor *Nikon will discontinue the D3500 and D5600 but you can still buy them for now New Tech. *$1,999 Bla...

May News MAIN HEADLINES *Samsung introduce a 108MP HM6 sensor on their Realme 9 phone series. *DSLR sales increase 132% *There’s still time to create and enter your video in the Sony World Photography Awards *What are the top 5 free and paid video / photo apps Events This year, at The Photography Show & The Video Show , (17 – 20 September) , whether you're looking to be inspired, learn some ne...

Welcome to Unsplash - the source of the internet’s freely useable images brought to you by the the most generous community of photographers out there. Unsplash was born from the pain in finding great, usable imagery. Which is why millions of creators from around the world have downloaded over 1 billion Unsplash images to create presentations, artwork, mockups, articles, and more. @garyfernon

Deciding on how to price yourself can be an absolute brain ache.  Charge too much and people expect the unachievable, charge too little and people overlook you believing you're not capable.  In this episode I break down the math of a recent wedding I shot and give you insight on the things to consider, especially if you're new to wedding photography, so that you can price yourself accord...

In January 2021 I wrote myself a note with respect to creating content on YouTube.  However, it would appear that throughout the year I had forgotten this advice.  Changes need to be made moving into 2022. My YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/GaryFernon If you enjoyed this episode I would very much appreciate you subscribing to hear more like this, but also getting involved a...

The world of photography is subjective.  It is also a world that is accessible to all.  Don't compare yourself to anyone other than yourself but continue to strive to be better than you were the day before.  Hopefully you will find inspiration in this episode, inspiration to push your own creative boundaries and feel confident enough to try new things.  Do it for yourself and n...

Having recently purchased a new laptop, I have become frustrated that I am unable to connect my DJI Osmo Action.  It works fine with my MacBook, so why not my MacBook Air?  Well, I'll explain how to overcome this issue in this epsiode. If you enjoyed this episode I would very much appreciate you subscribing to hear more like this, but also getting involved and leaving your thoughts, when...

The process of documenting our daily lives is now very much the norm, sometimes we do this without thinking about it. Consider this, when you take that photo of yourself socialising with friends, or on a trip, and you then share that to your chosen social media platform, what you are doing is documenting that moment in time and sharing it for all to see. You do this without thinking twice. There i...

If you're new to photography, then this episode is definitely worth a listen to.  Even if you're not new to photography, I'd still recommend a listen. This is my first Q&A Corner of 2021, where I answer the following questions, What are the best photography tips for a beginner? How does ISO affect images in photography? What types of shots are best to learn photography on? What kinds of t...

Create an engaging logo by creating movement, in this case through rotation, using Adobe Premiere Pro. It doesn't matter what aspect of visual content creation you're in, the bottom line is the same...Create something that stands out. Whether you're creating something for yourself, a friend, or a client, it's important that you have the creative edge over the competition. You can follow along by e...

I recently discovered fine art photographer, Burnham Arlidge, and wanted to share his work with you as it is absolutely phenomenal and something I've never seen before. https://www.burnhamarlidge.com Instagram - @burnhamarlidge Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

As I scrolled through my feed on LinkedIn I came across a question being asked, actually there were five questions, and decided to throw my hat in the ring.  The topic of discussion was whether or not the traditional camera could survive in today's age, and advancements, in mobile photography.  Listen to the episode to hear my response. I'd love to know whether you agree with my response...

Bjorn Persson is an acclaimed wildlife photographer based in Stockholm.  As a subscriber to Digital Camera magazine, I read Bjorn's tips on how to find original perspectives, which I found truly insightful, and wanted to share them with you. Check out his website; http://bjornpersson.nu Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You. Gary https://twitter.com/GaryFernon

The idea behind this episode came to me whilst out cycling, and references an incident I had with a window cleaner, which caused me to take a step back and reflect upon what it was that they had done wrong, and to remind myself not to make the same mistake. f you enjoyed this episode I would very much appreciate you subscribing to hear more like this, but also getting involved and leaving your tho...

Breaking Stereotypes is a project that I began to identify and raise awareness of females who are working within stereotypically male dominated fields, to expose the fact that they are just as competent as their male counterparts, but also to highlight the prejudices that they have to deal with on a daily basis. Whilst we are getting better at accepting the changing times, there is still far too m...

This episode was inspired by a post I saw on Facebook and the comments about the photo's shared. New kit being used to record the sound in this episode, and all future episodes were the Rode NT1-A microphone with the SM6 shock mount & pop filter, as well as the Scarlett solo Audio Interface. If you enjoyed this episode I would very much appreciate you subscribing to hear more like this, but al...

Finding the edge over your competitors when it comes to visual marketing can be a real battle.  Incorporating the right colours can set you apart.  In this episode I reveal the colours mostly associated with Christmas to allow you to gain that competitive edge. If you enjoyed this episode I would very much appreciate you subscribing to hear more like this, but also getting involved and l...

There will be times when inspiration is lacking. You have the drive to get out there with your camera in hand and want to be creative, but the heart and head just aren't in sync.  Hopefully this quick episode will help spark something creative within. At the time of recording this the weather in the UK was raining, and whilst this may be stereotypical of the UK, and not something that would u...

With all the noise that is present today, I decided to pause, evaluate what my goals were and how I thought best to achieve them.  The first step in achieving this was to hit the reset button. If you enjoyed this episode I would very much appreciate you subscribing to hear more like this, but also getting involved and leaving your thoughts, when a particular episode resonates with you. My mai...

I explain why it’s been over a month since my last episode and what changes I’m making moving forward.

Hello everyone, this episode is an (audio) extract from a video I put together, targeted mainly towards my connections on LinkedIn, as I had noticed that a lot of them were repeating the same mistakes time after time, so I thought I'd step in and help explain how they could achieve better engagement when recording themselves. You can also watch the video here; https://youtu.be/ZuhIMo76tno If we're...

I thought long and hard about changing the name of the podcast. Deciding I was going to, only to change my mind.  Well, I finally decided to do it and I talk about why in this episode. If you enjoyed this episode I would very much appreciate you subscribing to hear more like this, but also getting involved and leaving your thoughts, when a particular episode resonates with you. My main focus...

Whether you're new to photography or been doing it for some time, you will, at some point, have been told that the best times to shoot outside are during the golden hours.  In this episode I touch upon why you shouldn't shy away from shooting outside of these times and how to overcome some of the challenges. If you enjoyed this episode I would very much appreciate you subscribing to hear more...

This episode is a take away from an interview I did, where I share my thoughts on how to sustain a photography business. If you enjoyed this episode I would very much appreciate you not only subscribing to hear more like this, but also getting involved and leaving your thoughts, when a particular episode resonates with you. My main focus is all about sharing, so let’s start a conversation. But abo...

This episode is a take away from an interview I did. The only question when it comes to your photography is, how much do you love it. If you enjoyed this episode I would very much appreciate you not only subscribing to hear more like this, but also getting involved and leaving your thoughts, when a particular episode resonates with you. My main focus is all about sharing, so let’s start a conversa...