Visual Storytelling with Gary Fernon

Welcome to the Visual Storytelling podcast. Let’s discuss why individuals and businesses should invest in professional headshot photography.

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Previously I discussed the importance of documentary photography both as an individual, and as a business. Today, let’s take a look at some of the businesses that can benefit from documentary photography.

Documentary …

Welcome to Visual Storytelling, let’s discuss the importance of documentary photography, both as an individual, and as a business.

Documentary …

You understand the benefits of incorporating video for your business.

You’re ready to begin creating video content and have decided to use your mobile phone to achieve this.

To help you, I’m going to share 5 tips that …

In a previous episode I said, “it’s worth considering the type of memory card you will need as well, as the performance of this will have an impact on the experience when trying to choose between camera or lens.” So I …

You’ve had a professional video made to promote your business or brand.  Now it’s time to capitalise on this.

Before I get into this episode there’s one question that you need to be asking yourself.

“Am I using video …

Knowing which settings to use can be confusing, and to a certain extent takes the fun out of photography.  The ability in deciding which setting to choose can have on how the shot looks can make the difference between …

The question for this episode…. Which would you be better off starting out with as a hobby photographer, a good lens on a mediocre camera or a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Why should you be documenting your day.

Because we’ve been doing it for years.

Because without photography, there is no history.

Showcasing your …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In November’s main headlines.

HOW TO WORK OUT YOUR HOURLY RATE in 3 STEPS:

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The best photo-editing laptops for photographers in 2022

What are the top 5 free and paid …

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 …

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 …

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Mobile Phone Technology

*Is Vero the new Instagram?

*Samsung Galaxy A14 design leaked in full

*Apple iPhone 14 review

DSLR & …

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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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New Tech.

The DJI Avata …

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Mobile Phone Technology

What is the best smartphone for photography?

Photo-sharing app BeReal is topping the app charts, but you won’t …

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Mobile Phone Technology

*Professional photographers using Instagram can make up to £18k per post!

*Huawei Nova 10 set to launch on …

May News

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*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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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

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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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 is a take away from an interview I did, during which I share how to have the kit that you want, for cheaper.

If you enjoyed this …

This episode is a take away from an interview I did.  The bottom line is just focus on what you're doing, forget about everyone else.  Don't worry about your competition, let your competition worry about you.

If you …

This episode is a take away from an interview I did, where I explain my thoughts on how I believe you can set yourself apart from everyone else.

If …

This is a take away from an interview I did, where I explain why I stopped calling myself a photographer, and began calling myself a visual …

This is a take away from an interview I did where I discuss not holding back when pitching an idea to a client, because you think they may take that …

I posted a poll on Twitter asking People's opinions on whether they thought the cameras in their mobile phone had overtaken traditional compact …

When approaching any photograph it’s important to understand what you are photographing and why you’re photographing it.

In this episode I explain …

A US judge has recommended barring the import of multiple DJI Drones.

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“Most people overestimate what they can achieve in a day, and underestimate what they can do in a month”. This episode touches upon how I massively …

In this episode I mention my monthly email newsletter, what you have missed so far and what you can expect.

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In this episode I’m going to touch upon being consistent throughout the year by using colour.

I’ve included a link to an open dropbox folder where you …

In this episode I share with you a recent experience of mine which resulted in me losing absolutely everything.

I’d love to hear the processes you …

In times of uncertainty the need to continue to self educate has never been more relevant. I’d love to hear how you’re keeping busy during what …

Hello everyone, welcome the Photography Tips Under Two Minutes podcast. In this episode I’m going to share with you why you need to invest in a fast …

During this time where the world is grinding to a holt, there are still things that you can do to keep busy. Listen to the episode to find out how.

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LinkedIn is rapidly becoming one of the social platforms to be on. Gone are the days where this platform is for job hunting. Don’t get me wrong, this element still exists, but is becoming more like Facebook everyday, …

Hey everyone, hope you’re well. In this episode I’ll be sharing Why I believe it’s better, and why I do, shoot underexposed.

What are your thoughts? …

If you’re new to photography, it can become overwhelming trying to understand the bag load of terminology that accompanies this art form. One of my …

If you're new to the podcast, this sixty second clip explains exactly what you can expect from this podcast. 

I'd love for you to join in, so don't be shy in leaving a response to any of the episodes.  We're in this …

Welcome to the first episode of the podcast in 2020, happy new year to you all, I know I’m seriously late, but I hope you’ve shot out of the blocks metaphorically punching January in the face.

In this episode I’m going …

I was recently let down by someone who approached me, with the intent to sell to me. This isn’t the first time that this has happened, but I’d be …

When you encounter an individual or business that operates within  the same profession as you, and your company, how do you look at them?

In this episode I give you my three views on how I try to look at my competition.

On Friday (01st November) I attended a photography workshop at which the talented, and very flexible, Bernadette Lemon was the focus of everyone’s attention.

During the workshop I got to thinking of the benefits I got …

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In the episode I share my thoughts on a response I received from a comment I left on YouTube, that inspired the thought process to filter hate.

I …

When it comes to quality over quantity, where do you sit?

Hello everyone, welcome to this episode of the photo tips under two minutes podcast. Before we get into todays episode I’d like to take a moment to mention the …

Whether you're just starting out in photography, or you've been doing it for years, it will pay to take note of my answer to the question.

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Having listened to this episode, if you wanted to check out the video of this and see the process step by step, you can do so here, https://youtu.be/qOlKTW3Uf5A

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As a photographer who, among other genres, shoots portraits, there is one aspect that I am drawn too with each shot. In this episode I tell you what my focus is on when shooting portraiture.

Hello everyone, welcome to …

Whatever stage you are at on your photographic journey you may have, or certainly will, come across the term TFP. In this episode I explain EXACTLY what this means and six benefits of doing it, irrespective of your …

It’s been a month to the day since my last episode, so here is a quick tip for taking selfies to get us back into the swing of things. Enjoy.

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Hello everyone, welcome to this episode of the photo tips under two minutes podcast. Before we get into todays episode I’d like to take a moment to mention the Corpus Callosum Facebook group I’ve created. The purpose of …

Hello everyone, welcome to this episode of the photo tips under two minutes podcast. Before we get into todays episode I’d like to take a moment to mention the Corpus Callosum Facebook group I’ve created. The purpose of …

Hello everyone, welcome to this episode of the photo tips under two minutes podcast. Before we get into todays episode I’d like to take a moment to mention the Corpus Callosum Facebook group I’ve created. The purpose of …

Hello everyone, welcome to this episode of the photo tips under two minutes podcast. Before we get into todays episode I’d like to take a moment to mention the Corpus Callosum Facebook group I’ve created. The purpose of …

Hello everyone, welcome to this episode of the photo tips under two minutes podcast. Before we get into todays episode I’d like to take a moment to mention the Corpus Callosum Facebook group I’ve created. The purpose of …

The audio in this episode was extracted from a video I put together for my YouTube channel, in which I talk you through how I set up the shot I …

Hello everyone, welcome to this episode of the photo tips under two minutes podcast. Before we get into todays episode I’d like to take a moment to mention the Corpus Callosum Facebook group I’ve created. The purpose of …

Hello everyone, welcome to this episode of the photo tips under two minutes podcast. Before we get into todays episode I’d like to take a moment to mention the Corpus Callosum Facebook group I’ve created. The purpose of …

Hello everyone, welcome to this episode of the photo tips under two minutes podcast. Before we get into todays episode I’d like to take a moment to mention the Corpus Callosum Facebook group I’ve created. The purpose of …

Hello everyone, welcome to this episode of the photo tips under two minutes podcast. Before we get into todays episode I’d like to take a moment to mention the Corpus Callosum Facebook group I’ve created. The purpose of …

Hello everyone, welcome to this episode of the photo tips under two minutes podcast. Before we get into todays episode I’d like to take a moment to mention the Corpus Callosum Facebook group I’ve created. The purpose of …

Hello everyone, welcome to this episode of the photo tips under two minutes podcast. Before we get into todays episode I’d like to take a moment to mention the Corpus Callosum Facebook group I’ve created. The purpose of …

Hello everyone, welcome to this episode of the photo tips under two minutes podcast. Before we get into todays episode I’d like to take a moment to mention the Corpus Callosum Facebook group I’ve created. The purpose of …

I’m going to make the assumption that you have an Instagram account.

But let me ask you a question. Do you post strategically, or simply post willy nilly and hope for the best?

As a customer of Hootsuite I get sent …

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If you prefer to watch and follow along, head over to the PRC YouTube channel; https://youtu.be/tnR-AFMjV2A

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Hello everyone, welcome to this episode of the photo tips under two minutes podcast. Before we get into todays episode I’d like to take a moment to mention the Corpus Callosum Facebook group I’ve created. The purpose of …

I’ve very recently been introduced to a site called headliner, which can be found at headliner.app. It should be noted that despite the name this …

Hello everyone, welcome to this episode of the photo tips under two minutes podcast. Before we get into todays episode I’d like to take a moment to mention the Corpus Callosum Facebook group I’ve created. The purpose of …

Hello everyone and welcome to the podcast. It's been a while since I mentioned the Corpus Callosum Facebook page, a page I created to bring creators, just like you, together, to share ideas and find inspiration from …

Hello everyone and welcome to the podcast. I recently stumbled upon an article on LinkedIn with respect to Pinterest, which was titled, “Why You …

I recently received an email from Digital Camera that was titled "Adobe’s £9.99 Photography Plan Disappears, sparking panic."

If, like me, you subscribe to this creative package, what does this mean to all future monthly …

Hello everyone, welcome to another episode of the photography tips under two minutes podcast. With the first quarter of 2019 already behind us, it’s time to reflect and review on the year so far and identify whether we …

Hello everyone and welcome to the Photography Tips Under Two Minutes podcast. In this episode I’m talking Rembrandt.

Listen to this episode to discover what is meant by Rembrandt lighting.

Rembrandts work can be found at …

Hello everyone and welcome to the Photography Tips Under Two Minutes podcast. In this episode I want to talk about one of my favourite sharpen tools, …

Hello everyone and welcome to the Photography Tips Under Two Minutes podcast. In this episode I want to explore underwater photography.

For some underwater photography inspiration head over to the 2019 winners from the …

Hello everyone and welcome to the Photography Tips Under Two Minutes podcast. In this episode I want to talk exposure, in particular, under exposure.

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Hello everyone and welcome to the Photography Tips Under Two Minutes podcast. In this episode I want to talk umbrellas.

I find having an umbrella a …

Hello everyone and welcome to another A-Z of Photography episode of the podcast. In this episode I’ll tell you what UD stands for.

When I say UD, I’m actually referring to the term (you D). Listen to this episode to find …

Hello everyone, and welcome to episode 59 in 2019 of the photo tips under two minutes podcast.

What is Aspect Ratio?

Listen to this episode to find out.

Be Creative, Be Inspired, Be You.

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Hello everyone, and welcome to the photo tips under two minutes podcast.

In episode 58 I’m talking everything shutter.
Fundamentally it is a device for allowing light to pass through a camera lens to the digital sensor, …

This episode has been stripped from a video I created for my YouTube channel. If you would like to watch this episode you can find it at …

What is ISO?

I answer this question during this episode.

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Hello everyone and welcome to another A-Z of Photography episode of the podcast.

If you’re new to photography You may have heard people refer to something called the hotshoe.

In this episode I touch briefly on what it’s …

in the previous episode I touched very briefly on Hue, so for this episode I wanted to elaborate slightly on the colour wheel, and quickly run …

Hello everyone and welcome to another A-Z of Photography episode of the podcast.

Hue is simply another term for…Listen to this episode to find out.

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What is Hyperfocal Distance?

Hello everyone and welcome to another A-Z of Photography episode of the podcast.

Hyperfocal distance is… Listen this episode to find out.

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Hello everyone and welcome to another A-Z of Photography episode of the podcast.

what is Angle of View?

Listen to this episode to find out.

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Is it GIF, or JIF? How do you pronounce it?

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Today’s podcast was inspired by a question one of my connections on LinkedIn asked, surrounding whether it was right to imitate other peoples photographs that inspired them.

Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

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Hello everyone, in this episode I’m going right back to one of the first things you learned about your camera.

If you’re new to photography there are certain words or phrases that you’ll hear all of the time. One such …

This episode was stripped from a guide I put together for the PRC YouTube channel, which you can watch along to at https://youtu.be/UTQuIdd8u1U

Thanks for listening and remember

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Colour plays a huge part in the post production of any image. Understanding the benefits of colour in post production will transform your photos. In …

The audio in this episode was stripped from a guide I put together for the photoreceptorcell YouTube channel, so if you wanted to watch along head over to the channel, which I’ve linked below.
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I took my son to the barbers recently and it reminded me again of something he once said to me when I was first starting out upon my journey as a photographer, and I’d like to share this with you

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In this episode I explain what I mean by the term, “Time Is Money” for both you and your clients.
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There are some photographers who refuse to share their back of camera, raw, photos. I know and understand this thought process as I used to be one. It was through believing in my process that my mindset changed, and I …

Following a recent corporate shoot at the offices of Chambers Financial Services in Benfleet, you can't help but notice the brilliant green wall as …

Let me start this episode with a question to you. How do you protect yourself from the unknown?
Now answer another question. Do you know the difference between backing your data up and transferring it, and do you know …

Like many others I am my business. With no employees, I take on every aspect of building my photography business.

Which means, there are on occasion, times when I have to press pause on everything else, so that I can …

With the help of the free plugin LR/Instagram you can upload your photos directly into Instagram. I talk you through how to do it.
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Whilst scanning through my LinkedIn feed the other day, I came across this question;

“When will phones replace cameras? Will they ever?”

So I decided to weigh in and give my thoughts.
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I see time and again people putting within their comments, “Link In Bio”, which to a degree is fine. But that comment becomes irrelevant the moment you post another photo and say, “Link In Bio”.

I share my thoughts on …

As we enter the first quarter of 2019, It’s time to reflect back over the last few months and make sure that I’m still on target.

Q. How are you fairing so far. Are you on track or have you, like me, fallen behind, and …

In this over populated world that is photography today, it is very hard to stand out amongst the crowd. That’s not to say this is unachievable, I’m …

The two interlinked photoshop tools dodge and burn perform a simple yet hugely powerful task. Do you know the difference between to the two? If not, …

During a corporate shoot recently most of the people I had to photograph all said the same thing; “I hate having my photograph taken.” This isn’t something I’ve never heard before, and I’m pretty sure you haven’t …

This episode was taken from my YouTube channel, so if you would prefer to watch the video head over to the video, which can be found at …

This episode was taken from my YouTube channel, so if you would prefer to watch the video head over to the video, which can be found at …

Everyone is vying to get your attention on social media today, and you are no different in trying to attract the attention of those you wish to be seen by, it has become the very nature of the beast. So make it easier …

UV filters, what type of filter are they, what are they best served for and are they worth considering. I answer all of this during this episode.

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I thought I would share with you an inspirational quote by Indira Gandhi.

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I would love for you to join the …

This episode has been taken from a video I made for my YouTube channel, so if you would prefer to watch along with this episode you can at; …

What is metadata? Listen to this episode to find out.

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My thoughts on watermarks. Why I don’t use them and what I do instead to protect my photos.
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Have you ever wondered what an aspherical lenses are, and what’s its function is?
I explain exactly that in less than 90 seconds.
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Within Photoshop, what is flattening?
If you’re new to photoshop listen to this episode so as not to make the irreversible mistake when flattening …

When someone leaves a negative comment on a piece of your content but offers nothing contsructive to back up their negativity, take this as a sign that what you’re doing is working. Don’t let this deter you from …

The importance of targeting your marketing on Facebook is pivotal if you’re going to get the most out of your money. Think about it. When in Facebook what do you do. Most people I’m going to suggest, when looking at …

Google plans to end the consumer version of Google+ in April 2019.
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Discover how your digital camera can be converted into an IR camera, but be warned, once theses done there’s no going back.
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What is an optical filter and what are the more common filters used in photography today.
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This episode was taken from a recent vlog I created for my YouTube channel (YT.com/garyfernon) and came about after I had intended on being productive but simply felt too exhausted to motivate myself.
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For those of you new to photography you may have seen these abbreviations. Panic not, as I explain what they mean in this episode.
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I explain what this abbreviation means, and how it can be best put to use.
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On most DSLR cameras you will have seen this abbreviation. In this episode I explain what it is. This episode will be of particular use to those new …

I explain very briefly what zoom and zoom ratio actually mean.
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If you are new to photography you may have heard the term ‘vignetting’. In this episode I explain what it is and how it can be used.
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In this episode I explain what this slider does and does not do.
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Photography can be lonely. I remind you of one way to prevent this from being the case. *** BE …

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How can you use yellow filters to add something different to your shots? *** Link …

Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. But what is it. I explain exactly this in this episode. *** …

Explaining how this photoshop editing technique can be used to create a realistic blend. *** …

In this episode I explain what Fill-In Flash is and the difference to that of Fill Flash. BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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In a previous episode we discovered what RGB stood for. In this episode we uncover the difference between RGB and sRGB. BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU

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It would appear that the upload of this episode yesterday failed? So here it is, I hope 🤞🏻 Have you ever wondered what the best pixel per inch, or …

Let me take this opportunity to share with you my goal for this podcast over the next twelve months. Also, a huge thank you for your attention throughout 2018, I hope you continue to listen and subscribe to the podcast. …

This episode is taken from one of my YouTube videos that I created on the acquisition of Flickr by Smugmug, and explains what you need to do before …

Use these two really quick keyboard shortcuts to weed out unwanted photos from your Lightroom library to save on space. BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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I explain the difference between the three file types. What type I prefer to shoot in, and why. BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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In this A-Z of Photography episode I explain what High Index Dispersion is, and as an additional bonus this leads me on to explain what Chromatic Aberration is as well. BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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Using photoshop, follow these six simple steps to achieve softer looking skin whilst maintaining texture. Let me know what you think. BE CREATIVE. BE …

If stock photography is your thing, and you have an account with Alamy, you can now upload this type of photo to their site. But be quick. I say why in this episode. BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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In order for photography to be effective for your business it is important you have the right shot to best portray your message to the viewer. It is about selecting the correct approach that best explains to your …

A-Z of Photography | Rule of thirds. If your new to photography you will have heard a number of references over and over when you talk with …

Something a little different for this episode. I’d like you to listen to the message, it’s not about what gear you have, it’s about you as an …

A-Z of Photography - White Balance, commonly depicted as WB. It’s time to take it off of auto and get creative. If you already manually set your WB I’d love to hear from you, to find out what you find is best for …

I recently tweeted about always keeping business on you as you never know when an opportunity may present itself, but my question is; Do they still have a place? Also I’d love for you to join me over on Twitter, …

In this fourth and final part of this mini series I talk about the cost of hiring a photographer.

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Create that ripped paper effect in six steps.

You can also follow along with the guide I created for the photoreceptorcell YouTube channel if you …

Creating a custom text brush is easier than you might think. In this episode I talk through the seven simple steps to achieve this.

You can also …

Part three is about creativity. It’s another aspect that you need consider when choosing the right photographer for you and your brand.

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Inspiration is all around us, but where do you turn to be inspired to create better photography? Listen to this episode to find out where I find mine when it comes to portraits.

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In this A-Z of Photography episode I explain what slow sync flash is. I’d also love for you to check out the Corpus Callosum Facebook group I’m trying to put together;
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Part two focuses on social media, and what you, as a brand need to be focusing on, and what you, the photographer, need to be able to offer your clients, the brand.

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We all have an online presence these days, so why would you want people to see anything less than your best. This is part 1 of a blog I wrote …

In this episode of the A-Z of Photography I simplify (hopefully) what f-stop is and how to understand it.

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I don’t like to be sold to, which is why I responded to a recent post asking me what I sold with, I don’t sell, I provide. It’s not about what you …

In two simple steps you can personalise the shade you prefer to view your work, in Lightroom.

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We all want to find ways to speed up our editing process, well in this guide I share a quick tip to speed up your zoom function. It may seem small, but over time it will have a massive impact.

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Edit safe in the knowledge that you can move layers precisely. It’s easier than you might think.

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A-Z of Photography. Understanding what clipping means, and how to identify it.

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Take a moment to see your environment, and use it to create a photograph.

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In this A-Z of Photography episode I cover the letter F and the word 4K (because 4 is spelt with an F - Four).

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This episode was originally recorded for my YouTube channel. If you haven’t already, I would love for you to join me over on YouTube as well; …

In this episode of the A-Z of Photography I explain what you should be aiming for when it comes to the histogram.

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Check out my YouTube and IGTV channels for the update on my new Facebook group. Have a great weekend.

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writing too much on Instagram stories. People only have 10-15 seconds to view the photo and read the text. Most wont tap back to read it. You’re wasting valuable retail space. If needs be throw another photo in to allow …

I’d really appreciate it if you could check out my guide on creating a border in Lightroom. https://youtu.be/l91MH3cy-6s

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This closed Facebook group has been created in order to bring creators together, for us …

At a recent networking event I attended I was approached by one of the attendees who enquirer after information into promotional photography. I’m not quite sure they were ready for my response. Listen to this episode to …

A-Z of Photography. Letter : R. Word : Rim Lighting. What’s does it mean and what does it do. Listen to this episode to find out.

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If you have one, do you need the other? Have you adopted IGTV yet, and if so how have you approached it?

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A-Z of Photography. Letter A. Word, Ambient Light

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It's about time brands and companies began to realise the worth a creative, such as you, can bring to their business, and the benefits it has for …

Neutral Density, or more commonly referred to as ND filters. What are they and when would you use one

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Recognising you can’t do everything is the first, and one of the biggest, steps you’ll take as a creative. Learning to outsource your workload is key to building your business, and stopping it all coming on top.

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Since downloading the Anchor app for iPad, this is my first episode created through this new method. Also, an update on my experience of IGTV …

In this A-Z of photography episode I’ve chosen the letter C and the term Catch Light. Let me know what you think.

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With the release of IGTV we get another opportunity, another platform to share our vision. In this episode I give my opinion on those who say this new app is the demise of YouTube. **spoiler alert; it’s not.

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Setting out your intention is key to letting your community know what they can expect.

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A-Z Photography. Letter H. In this A-Z episode I briefly explain what is high-speed sync.

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A-Z Of Photography; TTL stand for Through The Lens and refers to the light metering. Listen to this episode to discover more about this.

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The ability to be able to self critique is a fundamental component of you want to grow as a creative. So start doing it.

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I try my best to keep the podcast episodes under two minutes, because I’m aware of how precious your time is, which is why I also talk about stuff over on my YouTube channel. I recently did a review of Saal Digital UK …

A-Z Of Photography. In this episode we look at the letter ‘S’ and the word ‘Snoot’.

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Consider this. Is your audience a global one. If so, then you need to be considering posting valuable content even if it’s a bank holiday where you …

Have you achieved the goals that you set out to achieve at the beginning of 2018. If not, don’t panic. Follow the easy step(s) in this episode to …

I see the future of Instagram being predominantly the story feature. People are, I believe, more captivated by ones journey than they are the final …

An update with regards to the acquisition of Flickr by Smugmug. Listen to the original announcement in episode 44

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Incorporating sound in your videos and photographs when showcasing is an important aspect of standing out from others. In this episode I tell you who I use, and struggle to get my words out towards the end, so for that …

There are certain things that you cannot afford to scrimp on. In this episode I disclose what I believe are two very important items.

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A-Z of Photography. In this episode I touch on flash synchronisation and how to spot whether it’s right or not.

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Use this keyboard shortcut to help speed up your workflow in photoshop when clipping layers.

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Don’t allow yourself to be persuaded into taking certain images. Be creative. Be an individual. Be you. It’s why we love photography.

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If you add a boarder to your photographs as part of your process before sharing your work with the world, then you need to make sure it is consistent throughout all of your images. In this episode I explain how you can …

See your photos in full screen by following this Keyboard shortcut.

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In this episode of the A-Z Of Photography series I explain what Sepia is.

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What is ‘Gamut’? I tell you exactly what it is in this episode. Let me know if you’re liking the A-Z series, or whether you’d like me to focus more on a specific area.

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On the 25th May 2018 Smugmug will take over the Flickr platform. Have you used Flickr? Do you still use Flickr?

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Far too many people are happy too use snaps as their profile photo in what is a professional social media platform. In this episode I reveal one major floor that I’ve noticed with peoples profile photos that you can …

In this instalment of the A-Z of Photography series I explain what midtones are.

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Cinematic, a word I find everyone using of late, but what does it actually mean? Listen to this episode to find out.

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Video has become a huge part of media today, but are you combining this with your photography? I’m curious to know.

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This is a new segment that I’m going to try out, where I look at common words used in photography and tell you exactly what they mean. In this first of the A-Z episodes I explain what “Aberration” means.

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Identifying the difference between CMYK and RGB as well as what particular colours represent.

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The average noon daylight usually has a colour temperature of around 5,500k. Use this as a base point and get creative with your temperature …

If you’re a photographer with your own studio, don’t be protective over the space. Make an income on hiring out. If your competitor wants to hire it let them. They will use it to look at what you’re up to. In reality it …

Is there a place for photography within AR?

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Light it, shoot it, retouch it, was the first book I bought when I decided to take photography seriously. What was your first book?

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dafont.com choose from an array of fonts created by creators for both personal and commercial use.

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There is clearly an increase in people adding links to their bio’s, which is absolutely fine, but what they are not doing is amending the post prior …

Don’t get caught out by using filters only for the app developer to pull it. Create your own in Lightroom. I explain how in this episode.

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Sean Cannell of ‘Think Media’ guests on the social media marketing podcast discussing his thoughts on how to progress on YouTube in 2018.
Episode “YouTube ranking”
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In this episode I talk about the MoustachioNut charity project I am running and provide you with two quick keyboard short cuts that will hopefully …

See the creative process blog at https://www.behance.net/garyfernon27a2 Every day we all face the same battle of mind over matter, be this in our work or life in general. There will be days where ‘matter’ gets the …

There is never just one way to achieve the same outcome, which is why it’s important to tap into what motivates you, and what drives you to achieve what may be a common outcome. BE YOU.

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The third instalment of the Importance Of Good Photography for businesses.

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The Importance Of Good Photography (for businesses) Part 2. It’s important to give the right impression, not only first time, but every time. Hiring the right photographer you will gain consistency and professional …

THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY (for business) PART 1. What message do you wish to convey to your clients (past, present and future), your piers and more importantly your competition.

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Following an account on Instagram, only to unfollow them in order to get them to check out your profile is a bad technique. What is a good technique …

Photography is a lonely business, or at least it can be. It’s hard to remain subjective about your own work. It’s also difficult at times to focus on …

In this episode I look at the four insight headings and what they really mean, and share with you which one I think is the one to take notice of.

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How I Use Instagram To Target Clients. Follow me on Twitter @GaryFernon and YouTube.com/GaryFernon

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YouTube has 1.5 billion monthly users. Explain to me why you don’t see the benefit in utilising this channel. www.youtube.com/garyfernon

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In the market place today it’s tough to stand out due to how over saturated it has become. One way to reach a new audience however is to collaborate, …

Tilt the odds in your favour by targeting the hashtags you use. @GaryFernon

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Instagram allows multiple photos, but how many times have you missed this? I believe it’s better to create a video or GIF to make sure your work is …

Locate A List Of Keyboard Shortcuts In Photoshop. Speed up your editing process in Adobe Photoshop by using keyboard shortcuts. Locate the full list …

I currently believe that cinemagraphs are the future, & personally feel that this style of photography will be seen more frequently within the product & Fashion markets.

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In recent months I’ve stepped up my marketing on Facebook by smashing that “boost” button, but I forgot that FB has a text/image ratio!!!!!

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Episode 8 is titled, "know what you're worth". With this in mind listen to the two quotes in this episode and consider them each time you quote a job. Also, catch "the commuter" at photoreceptor_cell

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One of the challenges when being self employed is working out what to charge people for your time. In this episode I break down how you can work out your breakpoint.

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Fear kills more dreams than failure ever will. How true is this. How many times have you not done something through over thinking and/or fear of what might happen. Stop overthinking and just do.

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Don't get disheartened when an enquiry comes in asking for your prices and then following you telling them, they don't respond. Know what you're …

Understand These Three Things, shutter speed, ISO and F-stop. If you're new to photography, understand how these three things can compliment one another.

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When it comes to social media you want your work to speak for itself. Therefore I believe your ratio of visual image over text should be 80/20. What …

With so many apps on the market, choosing which one is best for your business can be a mine field. By understanding your business, and client base, the choice becomes an easy one to make.

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It is now, more than ever, so important that you create something different if you are to stay ahead of the competition.

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Understand Light

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I answer a question from "Art Speaks Radio"

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Be inspired. Inspire others. Do not be afraid to create something different.

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