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&sc_src=email_5671209&sc_eh=96973d67d59cbce01&sc_llid=399705&sc_lid=356744115&sc_uid=hYGxBoO0ab

Specs

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

Video

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

Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

LINKS

New Tech.

The DJI Avata https://www.dji.com/uk/avata?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=edm&utm_campaign=launch-avata&utm_content=a&sc_src=email_5671209&sc_eh=96973d67d59cbce01&sc_llid=399705&sc_lid=356744115&sc_uid=hYGxBoO0ab

Lume Cube Lighting Kit

https://lumecube.com/products/studio-panel-lighting-kit?utm_source=klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=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

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

Be Creative. Be Inspired. Be You.

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

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

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

Top 5 paid photo & video apps

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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.

If you enjoyed this episode I would very much appreciate you subscribing to hear more like this, but also getting involved and leaving your thoughts, when a particular episode resonates with you. My main focus is all about sharing, so let’s start a conversation. But above all, be creative, be inspired, be you.

Gary.

https://twitter.com/GaryFernon

In January 2021 I wrote myself a note with respect to creating content on YouTube.  However, it would appear that throughout the year I had forgotten this advice.  Changes need to be made moving into 2022.

My YouTube channel,

https://www.youtube.com/user/GaryFernon

If you enjoyed this episode I would very much appreciate you subscribing to hear more like this, but also getting involved and leaving your thoughts, when a particular episode resonates with you. My main focus is all about sharing, so let’s start a conversation. But above all, be creative, be inspired, be you.

https://twitter.com/GaryFernon

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.

Let’s start a conversation over on Twitter - @GaryFernon

Having recently purchased a new laptop, I have become frustrated that I am unable to connect my DJI Osmo Action.  It works fine with my MacBook, so why not my MacBook Air?  Well, I'll explain how to overcome this issue in this epsiode.

If you enjoyed this episode I would very much appreciate you subscribing to hear more like this, but also getting involved and leaving your thoughts, when a particular episode resonates with you. My main focus is all about sharing, so let’s start a conversation. But above all, be creative, be inspired, be you.

https://twitter.com/GaryFernon