Visual Storytelling with Gary Fernon: Recent Episodes

Gary Fernon

Talking visual storytelling through photography and video.

Welcome to the Visual Storytelling podcast. Let’s discuss how photography can be used for social change and awareness.

Photography can be a powerful tool for social change and awareness in several ways:

Documenting Injustice.
Raising Awareness.
Advocacy.
Humanising Stories.
Historical Record.
Promoting Positive Change.
Challenging Stereotypes.
Art as Activism.
Aiding Disaster Response.
Environmental Conservation.

In summary, photography can be a potent tool for social change and awareness, capable of documenting, inspiring, and mobilising action on a wide range of social and environmental issues.

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Welcome to the Visual Storytelling podcast. Let’s discuss how you can capture stunning night skies.

Following recent events whereby I could experience the aurora whilst stood in my own back garden here in Essex, I thought I’d share with you 15 tips to help you capture stunning night sky photographs of your own.

Capturing this requires careful preparation and attention to detail. Here are some tips to help you get started:

Choose the Right Location.
Use a Tripod.
Fast Wide-Aperture Lens.
Manual Mode.
Long Exposure.
Low ISO Setting.
Focus Accurately.
Use the 500 Rule.
White Balance.
Experiment with Settings.
Shoot in RAW.
Starry Landscape Stacking.
Avoid Moonlight.
Compose Creatively.
Bring Extra Batteries.

Remember, practice makes perfect. Experiment with different settings and techniques to find your style and improve your night sky photography skills.

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Welcome to the Visual Storytelling podcast. Let’s discuss the considerations when choosing a camera lens.

Choosing camera lenses depends on several factors, including your photography style, budget, and the type of camera you have. Consider the following:

1. Focal Length.

2. Aperture.

3. Zoom vs. Prime.

4. Image Stabilisation.

5. Compatibility.

6. Budget.

7. Reviews and Recommendations.

8. Weight and Size.

9. Special Features.

10. Try Before Buying.

Remember that lenses can significantly impact the quality of your photos, so take your time to research and choose wisely based on your preferences and requirements.

Let me know if I’ve missed anything.

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Welcome to the Visual Storytelling podcast. Let’s discuss why digital camera produce more noise in low light than film camera’s.

Digital cameras and film cameras behave differently in low light situations due to the nature of their technology. While they may have the same sensor size and ISO rating, the underlying processes create variations in noise.

I discuss this further during this episode.

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Welcome to the Visual Storytelling podcast. Let’s discuss what skills and temperament make a good photographer.

To me, understanding the topics discussed in this episode are the things that make for a good photographer.

If you don’t agree then I’d love to hear why, and what would be on your list.

Until next time,

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Welcome to the Visual Storytelling podcast. Let’s discuss the differences between a crop sensor and full frame camera.

The fundamental differences between a crop sensor and a full-frame camera lie in their sensor size and how they affect image quality and field of view:

Sensor size.
Field of view.
Image quality.
Depth of field.
Cost and size.

Until next time,

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Welcome to the Visual Storytelling podcast. Lets discuss the benefits of having different shaped and sized lenses.

Having different shaped and sized lenses offers various benefits in different optical systems and applications.

Focusing Abilities.
Field of View.
Aperture Control.
Aberration Correction.
Magnification.
Portability.
Specialised Functions.
Creative Expression.
Light Gathering.

Overall, the variety in lens shapes and sizes provides flexibility and versatility, allowing photographers, videographers, scientists, and engineers to choose the right tool for their specific needs and achieve the desired outcomes in their respective fields.

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Welcome to the Visual Storytelling podcast. Lets talk about how you can avoid looking awkward while taking selfies with your friends.

To avoid looking awkward while taking selfies with friends, try these tips:

1. Find good lighting.

2. Hold the camera at eye level.

3. Smile naturally.

4. Use the timer or a selfie stick.

5. Be mindful of backgrounds.

6. Communicate and have fun.

7. Take multiple shots.

Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep trying, and don't be too critical of yourself – it's all about having fun and capturing memories with your friends!

Until next time,

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Welcome to the Visual Storytelling podcast. In episode 15 of 2023 I discussed 5 things that would assist you in making videos with your phone better, without having to use any editing software. In episode 4 in 2024, I’m going to share 4 more tips.

4 Bonus Tips

Environment

Sound quality (microphone vs built in mic)

Consistency

Don't over commit.

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Welcome to the Visual Storytelling podcast. Let’s explore how to improve your photography skills.

Improving your photography skills can be achieved through practice and learning. Here are some tips to help you get started:

Learn the fundamentals.
Practice regularly.
Study other photographers' work.
Use manual settings.
Edit your photos.
Get constructive feedback.
Focus on one genre.
Study the technicalities of your gear.
Be patient and persistent.

Remember, photography is an art form, and developing your style takes time and dedication. Keep experimenting and enjoying the process.

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To have a good expression in photographs, consider the following.

A good expression in any photograph makes the world of difference. Here are ten tips to help you achieve this.

Relax and be natural.
Practice in front of a mirror.
Focus on your eyes.
Be mindful of your body language.
Find good lighting.
Avoid staring directly into the camera.
Capture candid moments.
Work with a skilled photographer.
Be patient and take multiple shots.
Practice self-confidence.

Remember, the key is to be genuine and showcase your unique personality in the photographs.

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Having a photographer document events can provide several benefits to individuals. Here are ten reasons why:

Capturing Memories.
Professional Quality.
Focus on the Moment.
Comprehensive Coverage.
Sharing with Others.
Enhanced Creativity.
Professional Documentation.
Boosting Social Media Presence.
Creating Albums and Photo Books.
Building a Relationship.

Overall, having a photographer document events not only ensures beautiful and memorable images but also allows individuals to fully immerse themselves in the occasion, knowing that the important moments are being professionally captured.

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The creative community group, a haven for all kinds of creators to connect, collaborate, and flourish together.

Connect & Share Ideas: This group is the perfect space to meet like-minded individuals, exchange thoughts, and get inspired. Whether you're a photographer, videographer, film maker, writer, artist, musician, or in any creative field, there's a spot for you!

Showcase Your Work: Flaunt your creations, big or small! Our community is here to appreciate and celebrate your talents. Share your latest projects, seek feedback, and watch your work shine.

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Join us on this exciting journey of creativity and camaraderie! To be part of the Creative Community Group, simply follow the links in the description. Let's make this space a vibrant hub for innovation and artistic expression! 🚀

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As a beginner in photography, here are a few fundamental tips to help you get started:

Composition.
Lighting.
Focus.
Exposure.
Camera Settings.
Composition (pt.2).
Post-Processing.

Remember, above all else, practice is key to improving your photography skills. Take lots of photos, experiment, and have fun along the way!

If you would like me to discuss any of the points mentioned in this episode, let me know, I’m always happy to delve deeper into these subjects.

Until next time,

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When choosing a DSLR camera for street photography, consider the following factors:

Size and weight.
Image quality.
Low light performance.
Autofocus system.
Burst shooting speed.
Lens selection.
Articulating screen.
Connectivity options.
Battery life.
Weather sealing.
Customisation options.

Remember, the best camera for street photography is one that suits your shooting style and feels comfortable to use.

OUTRO

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Welcome to the Visual Storytelling podcast. Let’s discuss the benefits of using a wide angle lens.

Using a wide-angle lens offers several benefits in photography:

Expansive Field of View.
Depth and Spatial Awareness.
Distortion and Creative Perspective.
Close Proximity.
Environmental Portraits.

Remember that wide-angle lenses have their limitations too, such as potential distortion and the tendency to diminish the size and impact of distant subjects. However, when used effectively, they can expand your creative possibilities and deliver compelling visual results.

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Businesses should invest in product photography for several reasons:

Visual Appeal.
Brand Image and Professionalism.
Increased Sales.
Differentiation from Competitors.
Online Presence and Marketing.
Versatility and Adaptability.

Overall, product photography is a valuable investment for businesses as it enhances brand perception, boosts sales, sets products apart from competitors, and amplifies marketing efforts. It is an essential tool for showcasing your products in the best possible way and creating a lasting impression on your target audience.

Until next time,

Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

@GaryFernon

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Learning photography on your own can be an exciting and rewarding journey. Here are some steps to get started:

1. Understand the basics.

2. Get to know your camera.

3. Practice regularly.

4. Study composition.

5. Study light.

6. Analyse and critique.

7. Learn from others.

8. Edit and post-process.

9. Share your work.

Remember, practice, experimentation, and perseverance are key to improving your photography skills. Enjoy the process and let your creativity flourish!

Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

@GaryFernon

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

Investing in professional headshot photography offers several benefits for both individuals and businesses. Here are a few reasons why it's worth considering:

1. First impressions.

2. Personal branding.

3. Building trust.

4. Versatility.

5. Brand consistency.

Until next time,

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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 photography can benefit a wide range of businesses, particularly those seeking to capture and convey authentic stories, experiences, or brand narratives.

The list we are about to explore is not exhaustive.

There are many other types of businesses that can benefit from photography. I would go as far to say, that in fact, all businesses can benefit from documenting their processes and general lifestyle. But today, I’ve narrowed this down and focused on just five.

1. Nonprofit organisations

2. Travel and hospitality industry

3. Retail and e-commerce

4. Food industry

5. Events and conferences

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

Documentary photography plays a crucial role in our society for several reasons. First and foremost, it serves as a powerful tool for capturing and preserving moments in history, documenting significant events, cultures, and social issues. By freezing a moment in time, documentary photographs provide a visual record that helps us understand and remember the past.

Documentary photography holds significant importance in the business world for various reasons. In this episode I discuss in further detail the following areas.

Marketing and Branding
Storytelling
Building Trust
Documentation and Reporting
Corporate Social Responsibility.

Overall, documentary photography in business serves as a powerful tool for marketing, branding, storytelling, building trust, documentation, and showcasing corporate social responsibility. It adds depth, authenticity, and visual impact to a business's communication strategy, contributing to its overall success and reputation.

Until next time,

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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 will assist you in making those videos better, without having to use any editing software.

I discuss,

Ease of set up.

Lighting.

Length of videos.

Looking at the camera; and

Talk to the phone like you would as though you were having a conversation.

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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 thought I’d explain in a little more detail what I mean by this.

When starting out in either photography or videography, there is so much to wrap your minds around, so hopefully this has served, in some way, as clarity surrounding memory cards and helped you narrow down which may be best suited to the type of photography or videography you do.

Until next time,

Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

@GaryFernon

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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 to promote either yourself, and / or your business.”

If you haven’t started to incorporate video yet, hopefully you found this insightful and will see the benefits of doing so, and begin to incorporate video into your strategy for 2023 and beyond. Let me know how you get on, I’m genuinely interested to hear about the successes as well as the stumbling blocks.

For those who are already incorporating video, I’d also be interested to learn about the hurdles you have confronted and how you overcame them, as this will assist those less experienced as they progress upon their video content creating journey.

After all, we are a community, talking with like minded individuals is how we grow, develop, inspire and be inspired.

This is the purpose of why I put these podcasts together.

Until next time,

Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

LINKS

Social Shepherd,

https://thesocialshepherd.com/blog/video-marketing-statistics

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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 an average photo and an awesome one, which is why it is important you know and understand how to use your camera.

Listen to this episode to hear my thoughts on this subject.

Part way through this episode the audio gets interrupted somewhat by my neighbours gardener who decided to cut the grass right outside of my office.

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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 mediocre lens on a good camera?

In order to best answer this question will depend on the type of photography you’re interested in. My initial thought would be to spend more on the lens over that of the camera body. My advice would be to figure out what type of photography you would like to do.

Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

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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 be the solution someone else is looking for.

Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

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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.

Listen to this episode to hear my thoughts on this subject.

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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 occupied or worse, failing altogether.

Assignments can be stressful enough, it doesn’t matter whether it’s your first one or your one hundredth, your reputation is everything, so don’t let something as basic as not formatting your memory cards damage that.

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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 door, they already feel comfortable.

If you’re a creative who works from home, showing your work environment may not fit this narrative. This is ok, there are still aspects of what you do that you should showcase. Possibly a time-lapse of you editing a video or a photograph. An insight of the process you go through to achieve the end result. Behind the scenes photos or short videos can be really impactive.

This, is the power, of documenting your day.

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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.

So it’s time to reset, realign my focus, and push myself to my limits, after all, it is through constantly pushing our own boundaries that we develop our skills and become better at what we do.

Listen to the episode to discover what you can expect from this podcast moving forward.

LINKS:

e: gary.fernon@photoreceptorcell.co.uk

Twitter - @GaryFernon

Creative Community on FB

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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 your teeth into and hone your skill set.

However, if you’re producing video content, the one thing I would suggest that goes against this grain is invest in a good microphone.

LINK

https://rode.com/en/microphones/studio-condenser/nt1a

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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 to find out.

LINKS

https://linktr.ee/s/pricing/

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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 dominated profession, but also to bring awareness of my project, “Breaking Stereotypes”.

Breaking Stereotypes is a project I began in order to celebrate women who are working within what are stereotypically perceived to be male dominated professions.

The project looks to expose that woman are equally as capable as their male counterpart, and I’m always looking for those who would be happy to share their experiences. You can always get in touch with me by leaving a comment, or tweet me @GaryFernon

Until next time my friends, Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

@GaryFernon

Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Miller

Lee Miller Archives

https://www.leemiller.co.uk

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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 our future, how it is going to be best used remains to be seen, however from the brief time I’ve been playing with it I can see it already has the potential to have a broad landscape. How we use it is really up to us, but to dismiss it, I think is naive. For those who believe this is something that is fake and feel threatened by it taking your livelihood, I would say this. In order to remain current you must adapt and evolve to the changes around you. Don’t simply ignore this advancement, instead embrace it to enhance your skillset, it is after all just another tool available to us, enabling us to take a vision and produce something tangible.

There are however other systems available such as,

15.ai
Artificial intelligence art
Computer art
DALL-E
Generative art
Stable Diffusion

I’d love to hear your experiences of having used this technology, which you can do by either leaving a comment or tweeting me @GaryFernon

Until next time, Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midjourney

https://www.midjourney.com/home/?callbackUrl=%2Fapp%2F

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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 a product you’d consider adding to your kit bag, so let me know in the comments, or tweet me @GaryFernon.

Until the next time, Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

LINKS:

https://www.hahnel.ie

https://www.hahnel.ie/li-ion-battery-chargers

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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 for photographers in 2022, as compiled by Digital Camera World, from 1 to 12,

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.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/apple-macbook-air-m2-2022-review )
Dell XPS 15
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio (review https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio )
MacBook Pro M2 (13 inch, 2022) (review https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/apple-macbook-pro-m2-2022-review )
Asus Zenbook Pro Duo 14 (review https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-pro-14-duo-oled-ux8402-2022-review )
Razer Blade 15
LG Gram 14” 2021
HP Spectre x360 14 OLED (review https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/hp-spectre-x360-14-oled-review )
Acer Predator Helios 300 (review https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/acer-predator-helios-300-review )

Competitions

The CEWE Photo Award - https://www.cewe.co.uk/cewe-photo-award.html

International Portrait Photographer Of The Year www.internationalportraitphotographer.com

Sony World Photography Awards 2023, meet the judges https://www.worldphoto.org/2023-judges

Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

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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.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/apple-macbook-air-m2-2022-review )
Dell XPS 15
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio (review https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio )
MacBook Pro M2 (13 inch, 2022) (review https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/apple-macbook-pro-m2-2022-review )
Asus Zenbook Pro Duo 14 (review https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-pro-14-duo-oled-ux8402-2022-review )
Razer Blade 15
LG Gram 14” 2021
HP Spectre x360 14 OLED (review https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/hp-spectre-x360-14-oled-review )
Acer Predator Helios 300 (review https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/acer-predator-helios-300-review )

Here are 5 things to consider before making that decision.

1. Screen quality matters

Choose a screen that has IPS display tech. IPS monitors or “In-Plane Switching” monitors, leverage liquid crystals aligned in parallel to produce rich colors.

2. Speedy storage

An SSD (solid state drive) is a must in any new laptop. 512GB is a minimum if you’re working with 4K video.

3. Graphic novelty

Dedicated graphics cards are great for gaming, but they’re not a necessity for photo editing. Today’s processors can more than adequately deliver for photo editing. However, if you edit video as well, then you may wish to consider a graphics card as this will only improve the experience.

4. Which processor (CPU)?

Typically, laptop and desktop chips have two or four cores (known as dual-core and quad-core). Some newer models have six and even eight. The more cores, the better, because it allows your computer to run multiple tasks at the same time without slowing down.

https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/laptops/article/intel-processors-explained-what-is-core-i3-i5-i7-and-pentium-av6235O66IQP

5. Mac or PC?

This is very much a marmite subject. You’re either a Mac or a PC.

What laptop do you use or recommend, and why? Let me know in the comments or you can tweet me @GaryFernon.

Until next time, Be Creative, Be Inspired, Be You.

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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 ability.

If you follow this simple method, this will help you identify where you need to be, at least in the beginning. Once you have built your portfolio and the awareness surrounding what you can do, then you can start charging the big bucks.

Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

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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 the Nikon Z lens line-up

*The best drawing tablet: top graphics tablets for editing photos with a stylus

*The World's First 2 TERABYTE microSD card

Competitions

*Sony announce the judges for the World Photography Awards 2023.

*The International Portrait Photographer Of The Year.

LINKS

Mobile Phone Technology

Samsung Galaxy A14 Key Highlights, courtesy of giznet.com

https://www.giznext.com/news/samsung-galaxy-a14-leaked-5k-renders-video-reveals-design-in-full-glory-heres-the-first-look/

Digital camera world has reviewed the Apple iPhone 14

DSLR & Mirrorless News

Fujifilm X-H2

New Tech.

Go Pro

DJI SkyPixel

DJI Osmo Action 3

New Nikon Z lenses

Competitions

The CEWE Photo Award

International Portrait Photographer Of The Year

Sony World Photography Awards 2023, meet the judges

Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

@GaryFernon

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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 one is listed as number 1 and another 13, doesn’t mean that it is necessarily better, or worse. You may find that a tablet listed somewhere in the middle is the best fit for you. So, lets’ take a look at Digital Camera Worlds list from 1 to 13.

Wacom One (2020) - (£35.99 - £49.99)
Wacom Intuos Pro Large - (£449.99)
Huion H430P - (£22.39)

https://www.huion.com/pen_tablet/Inspiroy/H430P.html

Wacom Cintiq 16 - (£529.99)
Wacom Intuos Pro Small - (£199.99)
XP-Pen Artist 15.6 pen display - (£269.99)

https://www.xp-pen.com/product/60.html

Xencelabs Pen Display Medium Bundle - (£339.99)

https://www.xencelabs.com

Wacom MobileStudio Pro 13 - (currently £1619.90. usually £2399.99)
Wacom Cintiq 22 - (£869.99)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 - (£849.00)

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/d/surface-pro-8/8qwcrtq8v8xg?activetab=pivot:overviewtab

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch M1 - (£2053.97)

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-pro

Samsung Galaxy S8 Tab Ultra - (£999.00)

https://www.samsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s8/buy/

Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 - (£1349.99)

For more information on the before mentioned tablets follow the link below.

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/best-graphics-tablets?utm_term=08347ADF-EB64-4E34-B444-4FC5AB7594AA&utm_campaign=75AC6D4F-39F0-41CB-A47C-7C5D939AC64B&utm_medium=email&utm_content=A69124F0-1280-47D5-A0C7-CF9C6382B9AF&utm_source=SmartBrief

Hopefully this has helped in some way.

Do you currently use a tablet and stylus that wasn’t covered here and that you would recommend. Let me know in the comments or you can tweet me @GaryFernon.

Until next time, be creative, be inspired, be you.

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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.

If you are already a Fuji owner I’d be interested to know whether the X-H2 is worth considering. Let me know by either leaving a comment or you can tweet me @GaryFernon.

Until the next episode, Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

Fujifilm https://fujifilm-x.com/en-gb/

Fujifolm X-H2 https://fujifilm-x.com/en-gb/products/cameras/x-h2/

WEX https://www.wexphotovideo.com/fujifilm-x-h2-digital-camera-body-3063651/

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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 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.

Gimbals for DSLR and Mirrorless camera’s.

DJI OSMO 5 https://www.dji.com/uk/om-5?site=brandsite&from=nav

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/dji-om-5-review

Zhiyun Smooth X https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/zhiyun-smooth-x-gimbal-review

Zhiyun Smooth 4 https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/zhiyun-smooth-4-review

FeihyTech Vimble 3 https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/feiyutech-vimble-3-review

Zhiyun Crane M25 https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/zhiyun-crane-m2s-combo-kit-review

DJI Pocket 2 https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/dji-pocket-2-review

https://www.dji.com/uk/pocket-2?site=brandsite&from=landing_page

Benro Snoppa Omate https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/benro-snoppa-vmate-review

DJI RSC 2 https://www.dji.com/uk/rsc-2?site=brandsite&from=insite_search

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/dji-rsc-2-review

DJI RS 3 Pro https://www.dji.com/uk/rs-3-pro?site=brandsite&from=insite_search

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/uk/reviews/dji-rs-3-combo-reviewhttps://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/dji-rs-3-pro-combo-review

DJI Ronin-SC https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/dji-ronin-sc-review

https://www.dji.com/uk/ronin-sc?site=brandsite&from=insite_search

Zhiyun Crane 3S https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/zhiyun-crane-3s-review

Moza Air 2 https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/moza-air-2-review

DJI RS 3 Combo https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/dji-rs-3-combo-review

https://www.dji.com/uk/rs-3?site=brandsite&from=insite_search

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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 microSDXC card? Let me know by either leaving a comment or tweeting me @GaryFernon.

Until the next epsiode, Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

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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.

The DJI page so you can check out the video comparisons they’ve put together, and see the difference for yourself.

https://store.dji.com/uk/product/osmo-mobile-6?from=store-nav&vid=121851

Do you, or have you used a gimbal for your mobile device?

If you don’t, would you consider using one?

Let me know by either leaving a comment or you can tweet me @GaryFernon.

Until the next episode, Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

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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,

Temperature
Waterproofing
Battery life and charging speeds
Quick release design

Plus how much it will cost.

https://www.dji.com/uk/osmo-action-3

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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 already use Urth products and what you like, or dislike, about them. by either leaving a comment or you can tweet me @GaryFernon.

Until the next episode, Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

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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 cost?

Q. Have you made the switch? Let me know if you have, or haven’t and why.

If you enjoyed this episode then why not subscribe to hear more like this. My main focus is all about sharing, so let’s start a conversation. But above all, be creative, be inspired, be you.

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LINKS

For

Peter McKinnon - https://youtu.be/AKgMOmzYDPk

Joshua Peg - https://youtu.be/OU_qYOHrEOc

Against

Jon Blea - https://youtu.be/N0Z6R2-NZX4

Studio Builder - https://youtu.be/I96nDfyURls

On-The-Fence

Easy Tiger Creative - https://youtu.be/8YWs3Lzhv04

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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 videographer, the inclusion of drone footage is a must have within your business today. As James Sinclair says, “Innovate or evaporate.”

I’d love to hear your thoughts on not only the Avata, but drone footage in general. Do you already include this within your portfolios, are you considering including it. Would you consider the new offering from DJI, or do you favour an alternative brand. I’m genuinely interested to hear your experiences.

Tweet me @GaryFernon or leave a comment.

LINKS:

The DJI Avata https://www.dji.com/uk/avata?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=edm&utm_campaign=launch-avata&utm_content=a≻_src=email_5671209≻_eh=96973d67d59cbce01≻_llid=399705≻_lid=356744115≻_uid=hYGxBoO0ab

Specs

https://www.dji.com/uk/avata/specs

Video

https://www.dji.com/uk/avata/video

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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≻_src=email_5671209≻_eh=96973d67d59cbce01≻_llid=399705≻_lid=356744115≻_uid=hYGxBoO0ab

Lume Cube Lighting Kit

https://lumecube.com/products/studio-panel-lighting-kit?utm_source=klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Studio%20Panel%20Lighting%20Kit%20Breakdown%20-%20PL%20-%20No%20Interest%20-%20Photo%20%2801GAH7H2871ED9HHQMCK9MEEW4%29&utm_content=List%20or%20segment%20name%28s%29&nb_klid=Qyn3zD&_kx=J7oA-KG5a8BCKLsocFQxPUoHIrRDEKtTvfcgzgmZjYZNDW1fetWLn8LXS_9p1AL4.J2DTNM

Events

https://www.photographyshow.com

Competitions

The CEWE Photo Award - https://www.cewe.co.uk/cewe-photo-award.html

Sony World Photography Awards 2023

https://www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards

https://www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards/open

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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 Photography Awards 2023 are now open and $25,000 is up for grabs.

Latest apps

What are the top 5 free and paid video / photo apps

LINKS

Mobile Phone Technology

Digital Camera World’ top 11 mobile devices.

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/best-camera-phone

New Tech.

Best camera’s for beginners in 2022

Canon EOS Rebel T8i aka EOS 850D - https://www.canon.co.uk/cameras/eos-850d/

Nikon Z 50 - https://www.nikon.co.uk/en_GB/product/digital-cameras/mirrorless/enthusiast/z-50

Canon EOS 250D - https://www.canon.co.uk/cameras/eos-250d/

Lumix G7 - https://www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer/cameras-camcorders/lumix-mirrorless-cameras/lumix-g-cameras/dmc-g7eb.html

Events

Get 25% off a pair of tickets with code BOHPTPS22*

Get 20% off advance adult tickets with code FENTPS22

Competitions

The CEWE Photo Award - https://www.cewe.co.uk/cewe-photo-award.html

Sony World Photography Awards 2023

https://www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards

https://www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards?utm_source=World+Photography+Organisation+Members&utm_campaign=fb730d332b-2020-CTA-PRO_OMTG_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5e9a456af3-fb730d332b-82146741&mc_cid=fb730d332b&mc_eid=7c95cc3838

The essentials: 9 ways to improve your writing skills.

https://www.worldphoto.org/blogs/12-07-22/essentials-9-ways-improve-your-writing-skills?utm_source=World%20Photography%20Organisation%20Members&utm_campaign=5f111dd106-2020-CTA-PRO_OMTG_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5e9a456af3-5f111dd106-82146741&mc_cid=5f111dd106&mc_eid=7c95cc3838

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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 Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 effectively cancels the 6K Pro

*Leica announces Royal Thai gold-plated edition M10-P for the royal price tag of $45,000!

*Nikon launches its “best ever” vlogging camera

Events

The Photography Show & The Video Show, (17 – 20 September)

Competitions

There’s only one month remaining to ‘Picture This’ the Sony World Photography Awards*

*Nikon Europe Short Film Award

Latest apps

*What are the top 5 free and paid video / photo apps

LINKS

Mobile Phone Technology

DSLR & Mirrorless News

https://fujifilm-x.com/global/products/cameras/x-h2s/

New Tech.

Blackmagic website - https://www.blackmagicdesign.com

Blackmagic - products - https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products#

https://www.nikon.co.uk/en_GB/product/digital-cameras/mirrorless/enthusiast/z-30

Events

GET 20% OFF STANDARD ADVANCE ENTRY TICKETS WITH CODE PROSTPS22*

https://www.photographyshow.com

Competitions

https://www.worldphoto.org/picture-this

https://stockholmfilmfestival.se/sv/stockholm-international-film-festival-launches-new-short-film-award-nikon-short-film-awards

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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 new techniques or simply browse and buy kit, there's loads on for photographers, filmmakers AND content creators alike.

**GET 20% OFF STANDARD ADVANCE ENTRY TICKETS

WITH CODE PROSTPS22***

Competitions

Sony World Photography Awards

Celebrating creative videos that inspire a positive future for people and the planet in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 5 JULY, 2022

Latest apps

Top 5 video / photo apps

Top 5 free photo & video apps

iMovie
Adobe lightroom
MKPlayer - which allows you to watch videos and listen to music
VN Video Editor - allowing you to easily organise your footage and create videos
Mimeo Photos - offering premium quality photo products that you can hang, hold or touch.

Top 5 paid photo & video apps

Final Cut Pro £249.99
PhotoSweeper £8.99 - is a fast, precise and efficient tool to eliminate similar or duplicate photos even in high photo collections. It works with Photos, iPhoto, aperture, Capture One and Lightroom Classic media libraries as well as photos from your hard drives and external storage devices.
PhotoSweeper Lite £0.89
Motion £44.99 - designed for video editors, making it easy to create cinematic 2D and 3D titles, fluid transitions and realistic effects in real time.
Page Screenshot for Safari £2.49 - available on all iOS, iPad and macOS devices

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Gary.

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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 according to your value from the start.

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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.

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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 not for the accolade of others.

Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be you.

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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.

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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 is nothing different when adopting this for business.

Let's talk about this more.

James Caan (entrepreneur) https://www.james-caan.com

his book, ‘The Real Deal: My Story From Brick Lane To Dragons Den’ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Real-Deal-Story-Brick-Dragons/dp/0753515091

The photo of me

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The Real Deal

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 things should be practiced each day when learning photography?

I'd love to do more Q&A Corners throughout the year, so if you liked this episode, why not let me know. Better yet, why not send me your question, and I'll offer you my thoughts.

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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 either watching the process

or;

Reading the blog, which is accompanied by screen shots to help illustrate the process.

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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

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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 responses, and if not, what are your thoughts?

Also;

Check out my YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/GaryFernon

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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

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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.

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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 many individuals and companies that are living in the past with respect to their views on who can and who can’t do a particular job.

This particular episode I linked in with photographer Natasha Lloyd-Vest from Denmark (not Norway as I mention during this episode), whilst she hasn’t had to deal with prejudices per-say, some of the advice she gives I thought was worth listening to and sharing on this platform.

If you are, or you know, of any females who would like to be part of this project i’d love to hear from you / them.

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You can also watch this video on my YouTube channel; https://youtu.be/NZ0XMAc9Tds

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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.

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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.

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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 usually deter us Brits form getting outside regardless, there are those days where you just don't fancy it. But this isn't to say that you can't still be creative with the camera. There are plenty of opportunities around the house, you just have to look.

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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.

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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, 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

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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.

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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.

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This episode is a take away from an interview I did, where I share my thoughts on how to sustain a photography business.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 storyteller.

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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 idea and use another photographer.

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

If you're on Twitter you can find me @GaryFernon Tweet or DM me and let me know you found me through this podcast.

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

In this episode I explain why.

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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 overestimated what I could achieve.

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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 can download some free colour charts to help you achieve this, so feel free to download them to keep.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kt3q9o2ryi8swy2/AAAa3JWbuQQzD0jtKc9I_Hlaa?dl=0

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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 adopt and whether you have experienced the same thing.

Let me know by either calling in, or get in touch on social, I’m always dropping in and out of Twitter so let’s connect on there, you can find me @GaryFernon.

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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 you’re s undeniably a difficult time. Either call in and let me know or hit me up on Twitter @GaryFernon

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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 memory card

Have you ever been shooting multiple exposures and the memory card just can’t keep up with you? Well, you’re not alone.

The solution to this issue is really quite simple. Listen to this episode to find out.

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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, only for business.

However, you should be treating this platform like all the others. So, what do I mean by that.

It is my belief, if you are to cut through the inordinate amount of noise that there is on social media, you need to be incorporating the following three elements within every post you create.

Listen to the episode to discover what these are.

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Until the next episode, be creative, be inspired, be you.

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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? Am I right or am I wrong. I’d love to know your thoughts.

Folks, I really do appreciate your attention. Until the next episode, be creative, be inspired, be you.

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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 aims is to break that down for you, to make the process as simplistic as I can, so you can get back to focusing on taking photo’s. After all, that’s why you picked up the camera in the first place, right.

This episode see’s the long overdue return of the A-Z series I began last year, and today it’s on backlighting.

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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 together, so it's all about sharing.

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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 to give you a top tip when it comes to paying taxes and starting this new year on the right foot.

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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 really interested to hear how you would have dealt with the scenario.

During the episode I mention LinkedIn. If you’re on LinkedIn and we are not yet connected, why not reach out, I’d love to connect; https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-fernon/

If you would prefer to send me an email: gary.fernon@photoreceptorcell.co.uk

I appreciate time is precious but could I ask a small favour. It would mean so much to me if you would rate and / or review this podcast. My aim is to provide you with bite sized pieces of information that will motivate and inspire you to go out and be creative, and by doing me this small favour it lets me know that I’m achieving just that, or not, I suppose that depends on whether you give me one star or five. Regardless it gives me an indication as to whether I’m succeeding or off the beaten path. You’re the best.

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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.

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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 throughout, and share a couple of those with you in this episode.

Enjoy.

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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.

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

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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.

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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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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

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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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I appreciate time is precious but could I ask a small favour. It would mean so much to me if you would rate and / or review this podcast. My aim is to provide you with bite sized pieces of information that will motivate and inspire you to go out and be creative, and by doing me this small favour it lets me know that I’m achieving just that, or not, I suppose that depends on whether you give me one star or five. Regardless it gives me an indication as to whether I’m succeeding or off the beaten path. You’re the best.

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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 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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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I appreciate time is precious but could I ask a small favour. It would mean so much to me if you would rate and / or review this podcast. My aim is to provide you with bite sized pieces of information that will motivate and inspire you to go out and be creative, and by doing me this small favour it lets me know that I’m achieving just that, or not, I suppose that depends on whether you give me one star or five. Regardless it gives me an indication as to whether I’m succeeding or off the beaten path. You’re the best.

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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 level of experience. BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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If you enjoy photographing your food, and I’m not talking about grabbing a quick snap on your phone of your meal for Instagram, I mean really enjoy food photography, then it’s worth remembering that the Pink Lady Food Photographer Of the Year completion is now open.

Follow the link below to enter, and listen to this episode on what I believe will help you better your chances.

https://www.pinkladyfoodphotographeroftheyear.com

One last thing before you go, I appreciate time is precious but could I ask a small favour. It would mean so much to me if you would rate and / or review this podcast. My aim is to provide you with bite sized pieces of information that will motivate and inspire you to go out and be creative, and by doing me this small favour it lets me know that I’m achieving just that, or not, I suppose that depends on whether you give me one star or five. Regardless it gives me an indication as to whether I’m succeeding or off the beaten path. You’re the best.

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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To watch along to this guide, follow https://youtu.be/Xa0bgldHf0s

One last thing before you go, I appreciate time is precious but could I ask a small favour. It would mean so much to me if you would rate and / or review this podcast. My aim is to provide you with bite sized pieces of information that will motivate and inspire you to go out and be creative, and by doing me this small favour it lets me know that I’m achieving just that, or not, I suppose that depends on whether you give me one star or five. Regardless it gives me an indication as to whether I’m succeeding or off the beaten path. You’re the best.

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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The journey is long, yet we face indecision and procrastination at every turn.

One last thing before you go, I appreciate time is precious but could I ask a small favour. It would mean so much to me if you would rate and / or review this podcast. My aim is to provide you with bite sized pieces of information that will motivate and inspire you to go out and be creative, and by doing me this small favour it lets me know that I’m achieving just that, or not, I suppose that depends on whether you give me one star or five. Regardless it gives me an indication as to whether I’m succeeding or off the beaten path. You’re the best.

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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In this episode I give my opinion to a question, “Are there any tips on starting a photography Instagram page?”

One last thing before you go, I appreciate time is precious but could I ask a small favour. It would mean so much to me if you would rate and / or review this podcast. My aim is to provide you with bite sized pieces of information that will motivate and inspire you to go out and be creative, and by doing me this small favour it lets me know that I’m achieving just that, or not, I suppose that depends on whether you give me one star or five. Regardless it gives me an indication as to whether I’m succeeding or off the beaten path. You’re the best.

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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In this episode I give my opinion to a question surrounding those wishing to DM other creators on Instagram, with a view to collaborating with them.

One last thing before you go, I appreciate time is precious but could I ask a small favour. It would mean so much to me if you would rate and / or review this podcast. My aim is to provide you with bite sized pieces of information that will motivate and inspire you to go out and be creative, and by doing me this small favour it lets me know that I’m achieving just that, or not, I suppose that depends on whether you give me one star or five. Regardless it gives me an indication as to whether I’m succeeding or off the beaten path. You’re the best.

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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 titled ‘Anxiety’.

If you would prefer to watch along, you can find the video here — https://youtu.be/TuPpyHnAevU

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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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One last thing before you go, I appreciate time is precious but could I ask a small favour. It would mean so much to me if you would rate and / or review this podcast. My aim is to provide you with bite sized pieces of information that will motivate and inspire you to go out and be creative, and by doing me this small favour it lets me know that I’m achieving just that, or not, I suppose that depends on whether you give me one star or five. Regardless it gives me an indication as to whether I’m succeeding or off the beaten path. You’re the best.

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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In this episode I give my thoughts to the question surrounding those who are starting out in photography.

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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Since I started my journey within photography, there have been those occasions when people had the audacity to ask whether I would take photos for them, for free.

Whilst I’m not totally against this, as I do think, if you are starting out and trying to build your portfolio, this is a good way to achieve this. You get the experience and catalog, and the other person gets some shots, that may not be the best, but they understand. We all have to start somewhere and there is only so many shots you can take of family members before both you and they get tired.

But what frustrates me most of all, is peoples lack of appreciation for the creativity, time, passion and effort that goes in to producing a quality photo. Now, I do recognise that this is slowly becoming a thing of the past, what with the rise in popularity for the subject, but it is still there.

And I was reminded of this recently when I stumbled upon an ad placed by a photographer in Chicago…

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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In my pursuit to help my clients stand out from their competition I was thinking about websites, and what else could be done to separate one website from another?

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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With so many apps to choose from, all of which offering a range of filters, from creative to the absolute ridiculous, it has become all too easy to make eye catching photos. But can using filters be considered photography, or is it just cheating?

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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What is a Grey card?

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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In this episode I direct a question to Anchor surrounding their sponsorship feature.

One last thing before you go, I appreciate time is precious but could I ask a small favour. It would mean so much to me if you would rate and / or review this podcast. My aim is to provide you with bite sized pieces of information that will motivate and inspire you to go out and be creative, and by doing me this small favour it lets me know that I’m achieving just that, or not, I suppose that depends on whether you give me one star or five. Regardless it gives me an indication as to whether I’m succeeding or off the beaten path. You’re the best.

BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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Today’s episode is a little bit different from what you may be used to, but one I wanted to share as I believe this will resonate with a lot of you listening. You may have noticed that I haven’t posted a new episode in nearly two weeks, and I wanted to explain the reasons why.

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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 regular emails with tips on making the best out of my social media, some of which holds no interest to me, but in general it does. One such email included a link to the Hootsuite blog explaining how the Instagram algorithm works in 2019, and I thought I would share some of the tips with you in this episode.

I will be surmising the blog post, so if you wanted to read the whole thing for yourself I will leave the link within the descriptive script of this episode. https://blog.hootsuite.com/instagram-algorithm/?utm_campaign=cust_selfserve-alwayson-self_serve_engagement-glo-none----engagement_prog25_may19_igalgorithm-en--q2_2019&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=email&utm_content=&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiT0RNeU9HWTJNekkwWVdZdyIsInQiOiJ5cExUYnc1WFRzNVU0N2hSMXppOXhkajV2K3RuUnIyOElraHBkd3Y1aFBBK2RBVlhNWXg2TXRXVDNkNkJCVG1xMUdIcHNZc2FkSUxCc1VVVk15eTlWSVlMQllPOHd1bjNjZkpuNTc2cFhiS2xMQlhyN21CaXFoT2ptUEcyeHlGSSJ9

Be Creative, Be Inspired, Be you.

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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One last thing before you go, I appreciate time is precious but could I ask a small favour. It would mean so much to me if you would rate and / or review this podcast. My aim is to provide you with bite sized pieces of information that will motivate and inspire you to go out and be creative, and by doing me this small favour it lets me know that I’m achieving just that, or not, I suppose that depends on whether you give me one star or five. Regardless it gives me an indication as to whether I’m succeeding or off the beaten path. You’re the best.

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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If you prefer to watch and follow along, head over to the PRC YouTube channel; https://youtu.be/bbvqsuP5cIU

One last thing before you go, I appreciate time is precious but could I ask a small favour. It would mean so much to me if you would rate and / or review this podcast. My aim is to provide you with bite sized pieces of information that will motivate and inspire you to go out and be creative, and by doing me this small favour it lets me know that I’m achieving just that, or not, I suppose that depends on whether you give me one star or five. Regardless it gives me an indication as to whether I’m succeeding or off the beaten path. You’re the best.

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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 isn’t available on any app store, this is a desktop site. I was told that their intention was to run an app however decided to remain as a desktop site.

So what is this exactly?

Listen to this episode to find out more.

Until next time, Be Creative, Be Inspired, Be You.

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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 this group is to bring like minded creatives, such as yourself, together in order to inspire and be inspired by others around the globe. I’d love for you to be a part of the journey as the group builds and have dropped the link in the descriptive script below. Now on to todays episode.

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I’d love to hear the ways in which you manage to incorporate maintaining your health whilst working your socks of running and building your business, so call in and let me know.

But in the meantime, be creative, be inspired, be you.

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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 others work. What I also did was create a corpus Callosum Instagram page, where I share the members photos and videos via the Repost app, but what I've found is that it doesn't allow me to share my own work. I've tried to find out if this is a common issue but to date have been unsuccessful, so I pose the question to those who use this app, is this a common issue, and how do you overcome it?

Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode, I really do appreciate it, and if you could find the time to leave a rating and or a review that would be great. Until next time, be creative, be inspired, be you.

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Hello everyone and welcome to the podcast. I recently stumbled upon an article on LinkedIn with respect to Pinterest, which was titled, “Why You Should Be Marketing Your Photography On Pinterest.

If I’m honest, Pinterest has never really been a platform that I have spent much focus on. Whilst I do have the app on my phone, and I do post my creative process blogs to the sight, I don’t ever really use it as a search tool. But maybe I should.

Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode, I really do appreciate it, and if you could find the time to leave a rating and or a review that would be great. Until next time, be creative, be inspired, be you. _________________

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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 payments

The answer, absolutely nothing. I'll explain.

The plan can be purchased http://www.adobe.com/go/photo18sptst "

Do you subscribe to the Adobe photography package? What other packages do you use?

Until next time, be creative, be inspired, be you.

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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 are on track, falling behind or ahead of the game.

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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 the National Gallery in London. https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Thank you for taking the time today to listen to this episode, I hope it brought you some value, and remember, Be Creative, Be Inspired, Be You.

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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, the unsharpened mask tool.

I will use this in order to draw more attention to the eyes within a portrait. What do you use it for?

Thank you for taking the time today to listen to this episode, I hope it brought you some value, and remember, Be Creative, Be Inspired, Be You.

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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 underwater photographer of the year completion at http://www.underwaterphotographeroftheyear.com/winners/2019-winners/

Thank you for taking the time today to listen to this episode, I hope it brought you some value, and remember, Be Creative, Be Inspired, Be You.

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

I’d love to know whether you shoot over or under exposed, and why?

Thank you for taking the time today to listen to this episode, I hope it brought you some value, and remember, Be Creative, Be Inspired, Be You.

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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 really useful part of my overall kit, as they are light weight, don’t take up masses of space and are therefore great to take when on location.

Thank you for taking the time today to listen to this episode, I hope it brought you some value, and remember, Be Creative, Be Inspired, Be You.

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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 out what it stands for.

Thank you for taking the time today to listen to this episode, I hope it brought you some value, and remember, Be Creative, Be Inspired, Be You.

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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.

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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, which we can manually adjust depending upon our settings. But were you aware of just how many shutter references there are.

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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 https://youtu.be/c2BSWJC7MfA

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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 use is.

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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 through the meaning of certain colours. Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

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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.

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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 word is Aperture. So what is it?

In this episode, hopefully I strip the meaning right back to it’s basic form, to help you understand it’s meaning, and also help you better understand how it can be used to assist in creating better photos.

Thanks for listening and remember

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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

Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

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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 this episode I talk about some of the options available in Lr that will help you achieve better colour.

I would love to know which technique you favour to edit your images, and why, so call in and let me know.

Thanks for listening and remember

Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

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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. https://youtu.be/yt12a-HG5_A BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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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. ** BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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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 am now more than happy to share this part in the process. Believe in your process.

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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 soon as you enter the door, which I immediately thought would look fantastic as a backdrop.

In this episode I share a thought directed at both photographers, and those requiring corporate photos.

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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 which one your insurance provider wants you to have in order to successfully make a claim?

Listen to this episode to find out.

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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 deal with situations that arise, and it has been one of those situations recently that has prevented me from bringing you new episodes.

I’d like to thank you all for listening in to the podcast, it means a lot and I truly appreciate your time. When I started out I had no way of knowing how this would be received, or whether what I had to say would be of any interest to anyone, so from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

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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 what I believe to be a better approach.

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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 if you’re behind what changes are you making to pull it back in the second quarter?

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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 just saying that in today’s market it is extremely difficult, given the amount of noise being generated.

One way to give yourself a chance is to be where your market is. Whilst the current trend is for photographers to be predominantly on Instagram, ask yourself this question;

“By throwing all my efforts into Instagram, who am I actually looking to target, and are my practices working?”

For me, I’ve already said that I’m looking to build my corporate headshot portfolio throughout 2019, so whilst I will and do still post to Instagram…

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…it makes more sense for me to spend more time and energy posting to LinkedIn, because as we all know, LinkedIn has become the business equivalent to Facebook.

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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, listen to this episode to find out.

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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 either, so I asked the question, “why?” BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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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 https://youtu.be/FVk0sXc4-OQ

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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 https://youtu.be/qCFH01XFY7w

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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 on yourself, give yourself the best opportunity in doing this in posting at the right time of day for that particular day. The reason I mention this, is because I failed to listen to my own advise. Recently I decided to share a couple of posts to my LinkedIn feed, now, some time ago I spent a period auto scheduling these posts, and the data told me that I got better engagement if I posted at 07:45. It had been some time ago that I ran this test, so decided to run it again only to find that the data now suggested I post at 08:50, which got me thinking, how long have I been misjudging my posts. How many potential opportunities have I missed getting in front of. I’m not going to dwell on this as there’s nothing I can do about it, so let’s not waste any time concerning ourselves with woulda coulda shoulda’s. I guess what I’m trying to say is remember to go back and retest your upload times to give yourself the best opportunity in optimising your reach.

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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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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; https://youtu.be/7o02fpE369Q

I share where you can find me on social media.

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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 layers.

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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 carrying on, use it as fuel to propel you forward.

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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 Facebook look at their own feed, which means unless you’re friends with them the chances of them seeing your post is limited.

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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 to photography.

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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 CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU. I would love for you to join the corpus callosum community.

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How can you use yellow filters to add something different to your shots? Link : I would love for you to join the Corpus Callosum community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/260853604466712/ BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. But what is it. I explain exactly this in this episode. Link : I would love for you to join the Corpus Callosum community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/260853604466712/ BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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Explaining how this photoshop editing technique can be used to create a realistic blend. Link : I would love for you to join the Corpus Callosum community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/260853604466712/ BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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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 PPI, to select when creating new documents within photoshop, and other similar editing software. In this episode I attempt to explain the fundamentals of this and with any luck I don’t cause too much confusion. BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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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. I hope you make the best of 2019. BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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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 they begin to cull your photographs / videos. I apologise for the sound, it’s dreadful. BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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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 INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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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 clients what it is that you, and your business go through on a day to day basis. It will be those who understand the benefits a photographer is to their business, who will succeed in continuing to capture the eye of the market. BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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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 photographers, and I’m willing to bet the rule of thirds is in there. Confused? Then don’t be. In this episode I explain what this means for you and how it will help you compose better shots. BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU.

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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 individual, a creative, that truly makes the difference. Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You

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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 different environments. BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU

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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, @GaryFernon BE CREATIVE. BE INSPIRED. BE YOU

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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.

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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 follow along by watching the guide I created for the PRC YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/AMxCtVsG6As

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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; https://www.facebook.com/groups/260853604466712/

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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 recently. The reason I’m breaking it into parts is because I want you to realise the importance of what I’m saying.

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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 can sell a client, it’s the benefit you bring.

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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; YT.com/garyfernon

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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 you to spread the text, or just use the text function.

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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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Whilst the group is open to all creatives, it is a closed group and therefore access is by invitation and request only. Feel free to invite creators who you know, but examples of their work will be required prior to acceptance. I know this may sound harsh, but the concept behind the group is to be different from the other groups on Facebook.

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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 find out how I responded and the reason why.

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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 THEM. It's time to take back control, come together as creators and to stop letting brands walk over us.

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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 following my first episode.

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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 and would love to know what you think. www.youtube.com/garyfernon

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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 are. In this episode I share why I think it’s important.

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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 make those goals both attainable and achievable.

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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 result, so take time in creating a captivating, and engaging Instagram story.

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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 I apologise.

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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 achieve this in just a few clicks.

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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 capitalise on.

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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 settings.

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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 will be your competition paying your rent keeping you open.

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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 to updating their profile with a new image. In this episode I share a real easy fix to prevent people being directed to the wrong linked page.

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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” https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/social-media-marketing-podcast-helps-your-business/id549899114?mt=2&i=1000400211489

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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 help you speed up your workflow.

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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 better of us, and this is fine. Don’t beat yourself up over it, it happens, that’s life. The important thing to remember is providing ‘mind’ wins more times than it loses you will see progress.

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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 looking imagery across all of your media platforms.

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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 is using the right hashtag. In this episode I explain how Instagram can help you find the right hashtags to help your reach.

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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 the boring aspects of running a business. However, there are ways to overcome this. The first step is to listen to this episode.

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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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Does anyone pay for apps anymore, or do you only download the free ones? I’d be interested to know 👍🏻 🐦@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, but it has to be with the right individual or Brand and you have to be able to provide more value to their brand than they do to yours. Thanks for listening. Find me on Twitter @GaryFernon

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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 being seen. Find me on Instagram @photoreceptor_cell

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Locate A List Of Keyboard Shortcuts In Photoshop. Speed up your editing process in Adobe Photoshop by using keyboard shortcuts. Locate the full list directly in Ps by following these 3 simple steps.

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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 worth.

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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 do you think?

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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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