PhotoActive (Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn)

Apple announced the Mac Studio, a brand new M1-based desktop Mac that smokes the performance of even the Mac Pro. But is it a good machine for photographers? Jeff and Kirk discuss what’s interesting about the Mac Studio and the new Studio Display. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-113-mac-studio)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode #16 - Buying and Selling Camera Gear (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-16-buy-sell-gear) MPB (https://www.mpb.com/) Mac Studio (https://www.apple.com/mac-studio/) iStatMenus (https://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/) Studio Display (https://www.apple.com/studio-display/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Reincubate Camo (https://reincubate.com/camo) Kirk: DPReview TV: Fujifilm vs. Sigma X-mount prime lenses compared (https://youtu.be/O9n36QWs_OU) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

The recent release of iPhones that improve Portrait mode spurred us to talk about bok... Kirk can’t say the word. That’s okay, because neither can Apple VP Phil Schiller (correctly, anyway). Yes, we’re discussing background blur and shallow depth of field, how to get the effect with traditional cameras and lenses as well as the faux version in some smartphones, and why you’d want to in the first place. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: Bokeh (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokeh) Bokeh in Pictures (https://luminous-landscape.com/bokeh-in-pictures/), The Luminous Landscape Snow Rail (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarlson/2226746942/), Jeff’s photo with extremely shallow depth of field. Kirk's Flowers & Macro gallery (https://photos.kirkville.com/galleries/flowers-macro/) on his photos website; there are a number of photos with shallow depth of field. The Timeless Beauty of Cape Cod (http://www.slate.com/blogs/behold/2015/12/10/joel_meyerowitz_photographs_cape_cod_in_his_book_cape_light.html) Joel Meyerowitz: Cape Light (https://amzn.to/2QMbUfx) Lensbaby Sol 45 (https://amzn.to/2ye1ajo) #iphoneportraitmode on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/iphoneportraitmode/) SD memory cards: The features and specifications to look for (http://www.macworld.com/article/3208766/storage/sd-memory-cards-the-features-and-specifications-to-look-for.html), Macworld Best USB-C memory card readers (http://www.macworld.com/article/3209758/computers-accessories/best-usb-c-memory-card-readers.html), Macworld Our Snapshots: Jeff: Westcott 1107 14-inch 1-Stop Diffuser (https://amzn.to/2Ie2arp) Kirk: SanDisk Extreme Pro SD Card (https://amzn.to/2A5K9ZW) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

In episode 87, we explored Kirk’s workflow for importing and editing images into Apple’s Photos app. Now, we revisit the topic by focusing on how Jeff works with photos on the iOS side, using both the Photos app and Lightroom on the iPhone and iPad. And has Jeff fallen in love with presets? Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-91-ios-workflows)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 87: Apple Photos Workflow on Mac (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-87-photos-mac) Episode 83: Raw and ProRAW on the iPhone (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-83-proraw) Snapseed (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619) Our Snapshots: Jeff: UTEBIT Heavy Duty Tripod Camera Mount Clip Clamp (https://amzn.to/330Bfe2) Kirk: LiveScan app (https://www.gentlemencoders.com/livescan/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/608b37ffec8c257172c1123a/1619736610591/photos-mac-edit-bar-light.png?format=500w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/608b3847f8aff3614590bc3d/1619736667040/photos-ios-preset-noir.png?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/608b3ada8859cd006c9c56cf/1619737329883/margarita.jpeg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/608b3866014e107d6b0f4ea0/1619736773755/photos-long-exp-button.PNG?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/608b3866014e107d6b0f4ea0/1619736773755/photos-long-exp-button.PNG?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/608b38e43eb86c6513bd0e80/1619736839094/photos-long-exp-result.jpeg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/608b39167907c526ec2f98db/1619736892516/portrait-jeff-default.jpeg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/608b394315e1e03fd6899f7e/1619737011499/portrait-f1-4.PNG?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/608b3981e17e47642b25c2e7/1619737020920/portrait-f16.PNG?format=750w

When we edit photos, we have a good idea of what the Exposure slider does—it makes everything brighter or darker throughout the image. But you’ll also find controls for Whites, Brightness, Brilliance, and others, depending on the software. What’s the difference? In this episode, Kirk and Jeff look at just what various editing controls do, so you have a better idea of which ones to use and how they affect your images. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-33-vocab)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Our Snapshots: Jeff: OWC USB-C Travel Dock (https://www.owcdigital.com/products/usb-c-travel-dock) Kirk: Use your iPhone light as a flashlight (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207281) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

The new masking features in Adobe Lightroom and Lightroom Classic make it much easier to apply selective edits to areas such as skies or subjects, without a lot of manual fiddling. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Follow the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-108-masks)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Adobe Lightroom (https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html) Pixelmator Pro (https://pixelmator.com/) Episode #11 - Selective Photo Editing (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-11-selective-editing) Our Snapshots: Jeff: MacBook Pro 2021 (https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro-14-and-16/) Kirk: Capture One 22 (https://www.captureone.com/en/new-update/capture-one-22) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Camera resolution is easy, right? More pixels, more quality, more options, more better! But as soon as you start digging into it, from the iPhone 14 Pro’s 48 megapixels to Sony sensors with 60 megapixels, all sorts of considerations make themselves known. Do you need that much resolution? How did we survive with less than 20 MP in the recent past? We pixel-peep and also look at the big picture. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-141-resolution)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Leica M11 Monochrom (https://amzn.to/3I3aFG2) Episode 140: Denoise and Healing (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-140-denoise-heal) List of Fujinon XF Lenses that Get Maximum Benefit from Fujifilm X-H2 (and X-T5) with 40 Megapixel Resolution (https://www.fujirumors.com/list-of-fujinon-xf-lenses-that-get-maximum-benefit-from-fujifilm-x-h2-and-x-t5-with-40-megapixel-resolution/), FujiRumors Episode 137: Zoom Lenses with Chris Niccolls (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-137-niccolls) How To Solve The 3x3 Rubik's Cube (https://jperm.net/3x3) The Speed Cubers - Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/title/81092143) Our Snapshots: Jeff: UES APSC-16 DSLR and Mirrorless Digital Camera Sensor Cleaning Kits (https://amzn.to/44x2Vpu) Kirk: GAN 356 M, 3x3 Magnetic Speed Cube (https://amzn.to/3M9ttpr) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Do you store your photos in an application or in specific locations on your hard disk? In this episode, Jeff and Kirk talk about the advantages of using a Digital Asset Manager (DAM) such as Apple Photos, Lightroom, or Luminar. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-31-dams)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Affinity Photo (https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/) Luminar (https://skylum.com/luminar) Adobe Lightroom CC (http://adobe.com/products/lightroom) Adobe Lightroom Classic CC (https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom-classic.html) Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan (https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html) Take Control of Lightroom CC (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/lightroom-cc?aff=AFL5392537175) Alien Skin Exposure X4 (https://www.alienskin.com) Dropbox (https://db.tt/VYKyW6wyLj) First look: Skylum Luminar 3 adds support for photo libraries, Digital Asset Manager to follow (https://www.dpreview.com/news/4945479035/skylum-s-luminar-3-adds-photo-libraries), by Jeff Carlson, at DPReview Luminar Roadmap (https://skylum.com/luminar/roadmap), Skylum.com The Photographer’s Guide to Luminar (https://rockynook.com/shop/photography/the-photographers-guide-to-luminar/), by Jeff Carlson (forthcoming) Buy Luminar using this link and help support PhotoActive (https://macphun.evyy.net/c/203793/320119/3255) (Affiliate link) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Lumy app (http://appatakkars.com/lumy/) Kirk: American Winter (https://amzn.to/2CC3HGB), by Gerry Johansson Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn chat about black and white photos: the history of black and white photography, the various ways you can convert your photos to black and white, and how you can shoot and think in black and white. Sponsor Take Control Books. Get 30% off any Take Control Books purchase with the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE. Go to www.takecontrolbooks.com/photoactive (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/photoactive) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show notes: See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-2-libraries). Kodachrome (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodachrome) Joel Meyerowitz Towards Color: 1962-1978 (https://huxleyparlour.com/exhibitions/joel-meyerowitz-towards-colour-1962-1978/) Joel Meyerowitz: Cape Light (https://amzn.to/2tbtf7Q) Aperture (https://aperture.org) Joel Meyerowitz, color street photography (https://www.joelmeyerowitz.com/street-photography/) Leica M Monochrom (https://uk.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/LEICA-M-MONOCHROM) Red Dot Forum review of first version of the Leica M Monochrom "Henri" (https://www.reddotforum.com/content/2012/05/leica-m-monochrom-review-529/), review of second version "Elliot" (https://www.reddotforum.com/content/2015/04/leica-m-monochrom-typ-246-review/) Thorsten Overgaard review of first version of the Leica M Monochrom (http://www.overgaard.dk/leica-M-Monochrom-Henri-Digital-Rangefinder-Camera-black-and-white-sensor-page-21.html); review of second version (http://www.overgaard.dk/leica-M-Monochrom-Type-246-Digital-Rangefinder-Camera-black-and-white-sensor-page-28-The-Leica-M246-Goes-to-Paris.html) PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/); find the secret word you need to join the group at the end of the podcast Our snapshots: Bitcam (https://iconfactory.com/bc.html) Black and White Photography magazine (https://www.blackandwhitephotographymag.co.uk) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

In our quest to better understand the often-confusing changes and additions to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro photo situation, we’ve decided to tackle the photo file formats. HEIF, ProRAW, JPEG-XL... there are a lot of options to choose from. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-173-iphone-formats)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 172: Photographic Styles on iPhone 16 (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-172-photo-styles) Episode 170: iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-170-iphone16) JPEG XL: What It Is And Why You Should Care | The PetaPixel Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch-8xa8pT5M) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

In Episode 78, we talked about everyday photo retouching, such as removing dust spots and objects from your images. Now, we’re shifting to the big leagues, talking to professional retoucher Lisa Carney about the art and business at this level. You may never look at a movie or TV ad the same way again. Guest: Lisa Carney (https://www.lisacarney.com), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/finishing_station/) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-79-carney)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 78: Everyday Photo Retouching (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-78-retouch) Lisa Carney Portfolio (https://www.lisacarney.com/portfolio) Television/Streaming Examples (https://www.lisacarney.com/television) Our Snapshots: Jeff: The Art of Drew Struzan (https://amzn.to/2ZU9bI4) Kirk: Pixelmator Pro; AppleScript support (https://www.pixelmator.com/tutorials/resources/advanced-automation-and-scripting-with-applescript/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f922902bb7aa672e98168b1/1603414283652/succession_ver2.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f92291b2226271c5b5cca89/1603414308954/succession_ver3_xlg.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f9229556b423f1cda082725/1603414367749/NoodlesSquare.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f9229711e1d8b760bb9fb38/1603414393743/man-in-the-high-castle.jpeg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f92298515e85613786125ed/1603414414452/TheNeighborsSeason1.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f9229994efd0e5a4f5f2400/1603414434872/muppets.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f9229ae497b39456c7a6aea/1603414460225/DesperateSeason6.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f9229de15e8561378612d3f/1603414536291/the-thing-struzan.jpg?format=750w

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking the photos on your old hard drives are perfectly safe. But are they really? Our guest Derrick Story needed to extract 200,000 images saved in Apple’s discontinued Aperture software on an old Drobo storage array. Using a combination of an old MacBook that could run Aperture and modern software like Peakto for organizing the extracted images, he was able to restore them all. Guest: Derrick Story (https://thedigitalstory.com/) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-156-story)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) The Digital Story (https://thedigitalstory.com/) (Derrick’s site, newsletter, podcast, photography, and more) The Rescue Mission (Medium Guest Link) (https://medium.com/live-view/the-rescue-mission-b5dfe377d7d3) Peakto (https://cyme.io/peakto-photo-organizer-software/) Mylio (https://mylio.com) Episode 144: Wrangling Libraries with Matthieu Kopp (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-144-kopp) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Moonfire: The Epic Journey of Apollo 11 (https://amzn.to/42a5Aol) Kirk: Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection (https://amzn.to/3SdW3YD) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive. ALT: An old church door with large trees growing against the wall flanking the door. Black and white image.

Untitled https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/4B0e1A-4.jpg Aimless pedestrians wandering in the background of your photo? Trash on the ground in the foreground? Apple can help. In this episode we're looking at Clean Up, the new Apple Intelligence tool in the Photos app that uses generative AI to remove areas of a photo. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-174-clean-up)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 60: Machine Learning with Andrius Gailiunas and Pixelmator Pro (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-60-pixelmator) Photomator (https://www.pixelmator.com/photomator/) Nitro app (https://nitrophoto.app/) You Can Use Clean Up with a Clear Conscience (https://sixcolors.com/post/2024/10/you-can-use-clean-up-with-a-clear-conscience/), Six Colors Apple vs Adobe: One is Clearly Better at AI Photo Clean Up (https://petapixel.com/2024/10/31/apple-vs-adobe-one-is-clearly-better-at-ai-photo-clean-up/), PetaPixel Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Scott Kelby joins us this week to talk about travel photography, using the years of experience he’s gained and now collected into his new book The Travel Photography Book. We often want to start by figuring out what gear to bring, but Scott makes that point that there are far more important things to consider first. Guest: Scott Kelby: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/scottkelby/), website (https://scottkelby.com/) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-118-kelby)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) The Travel Photography Book (https://rockynook.com/shop/photography/the-travel-photography-book/ref/251/?campaign=photoactive) ThinkTank Photo Turnstyle 10 (https://amzn.to/3lHV0QP) Platypod Ultra (https://amzn.to/3PL8w48) Topaz Sharpen AI (https://www.topazlabs.com/sharpen-ai) ON1 Resize AI (https://www.on1.com/products/resize) DJI Mini 3 Pro (https://www.popphoto.com/gear-reviews/dji-mini-3-pro-review/) 500px (https://500px.com) Pinterest (https://pinterest.com) Spanish Synagogue (https://express.adobe.com/page/N8T5y8eb1vfwf/) A Week with Jay Maisel (https://members.kelbyone.com/course/jmaisel_paris/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD (https://amzn.to/3PrAPV2) Kirk: Smash His Camera (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1280015/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Maybe you've used Apple Photos and are looking for more editing features, or perhaps you're in the Lightroom ecosystem and weary of subscription pricing. In this episode, Kirk and Jeff chat about other photo editing applications you may not be aware of. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-45-editing-apps)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 44: Minimalist Photographer Michael Kenna (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-44-kenna) The Composition of Michael Kenna’s Photographs: Leading Lines (https://www.kirkville.com/the-composition-of-michael-kennas-photographs-leading-lines/) Lightroom (https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html) Affinity Photo (https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/) Luminar (https://skylum.com/luminar) Pixelmator Pro (https://www.pixelmator.com/pro/) Capture One Pro (https://www.captureone.com/en/) Alien Skin Exposure (https://www.alienskin.com/exposure/) Picktorial (http://picktorial.com) ON1 Photo Raw (https://www.on1.com) RAW Power (http://rawpower.app) The Ins and Outs of Non-destructive Editing in Photos for Mac and iOS (https://tidbits.com/2019/06/14/the-ins-and-outs-of-non-destructive-editing-in-photos-for-mac-and-ios/), by Nik Bhatt at TidBITS Picktorial 4.0 Review (https://www.macworld.com/article/3394881/picktorial-4-0-review-photo-editor-enhances-its-organizing-features.html), by Jeff in Macworld Capture One Pro 8.3 review: Aperture replacement light on library features, strong on editing tools (http://www.macworld.com/article/2953720/software-photography/capture-one-pro-8-3-review-aperture-replacement-light-on-library-features-strong-on-editing-tools.html) (old version) Episode 38: Levels and Curves with Nik Bhatt (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-38-levels-curves) Episode 26: RAW Power 2.0 (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-26-raw-power) Our Snapshots: Jeff: TPE (https://www.photoephemeris.com/), PeakVisor (https://peakvisor.com) Kirk: Holga (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holga) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Photo a Day Challenge We gave ourselves a simple challenge to create one photo every day for the month of August. It’s advice we give often: shoot often, shoot what’s nearby, use your photographer’s eye to find beauty in the everyday experience. Were we successful? And what unexpected challenges arose? Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-77-photo-a-day)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Jeff’s Photo a Day Shared Album (https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0pGfnH8tGsDuIc) Kirk’s Photo a Day Shared Album (https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0PGY8gBYG4vj39) Our Snapshots: Jeff: SanDisk 16 GB Thumb Drive (https://amzn.to/35XeV7I) Kirk: Joel Meyerowitz: How I Make Photographs (https://amzn.to/3hPsrNd) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68fff926d3573ee706497f/1600716826078/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f6900294ec22013af3a86ce/1600716866904/jeff-album.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68fe95e175f616fb19a2bb/1600716875984/kirk-shakuhachi.jpeg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68feadd817a27566fd4180/1600716878212/kirk-shakespeare.jpeg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68fec50dabba7078c8516d/1600716885567/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68fed5486b51471c7c6f77/1600716927927/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68fee87a66516cb0513119/1600716932614/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68fef6edcd7d2afefec5a5/1600716936232/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68ff03df4bf92a25abd61e/1600716942029/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68ff179825f24b438267c0/1600716889178/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68ff26d0195c5bdb01ff48/1600716891668/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68ff34e175f616fb19cc8e/1600716895052/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68ff4653f2314986be1d3e/1600716897151/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68ff58f3ddd601c42e8d2e/1600716904017/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68ff6690b71549c64674b9/1600716946229/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68ff75d0b8cb604df0a0be/1600716948763/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68ff870a305d5e2b945b9c/1600716951280/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68ff95d631067422e212ce/1600716954095/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68ffa35a65155625232d07/1600716997288/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68ffba92198518a7baef19/1600716906214/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68ffd090b71549c6469064/1600716908646/?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f68ffdb9825f24b438295eb/1600716919879/?format=750w

We’re excited to welcome Marie Read, author of the book Mastering Bird Photography (Rocky Nook), to the podcast. She talks about getting started with bird photography, where to find interesting birds, and, yes, we necessarily talk a bit about gear, since a good telephoto lens is essential for this type of photography. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive) Guest: Marie Read (https://www.marieread.com) Mastering Bird Photography (https://amzn.to/2UEuNCL), by Marie Read Marie Read Wildlife Photography on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MarieReadWildlifePhotography/) Giveaway: We’re giving away a copy of Marie’s book, Mastering Bird Photography, to a PhotoActive listener! To be eligible, simply subscribe to our newsletter that we use to announce new episodes: the form is at the bottom of every PhotoActive page (https://photoactive.co/). If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Episode note: The Skype connection was spotty during recording. Apologies for the occasional audio glitch. Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-41-marie-read)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode #33 - The Language of Photo Editing (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-33-vocab) Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5.0-6.3 Di USD G2 for Sony DSLR Cameras (https://amzn.to/2UTvayq) Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5.0-6.3 Di USD G2 for Canon DSLR Cameras (https://amzn.to/2UExnZu) Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5.0-6.3 Di USD G2 for Nikon DSLR Cameras (https://amzn.to/2UZGr03) Marie’s cameras: Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS with 1080p Full-HD Video Mode Digital SLR Camera (Body) (https://amzn.to/2DtpxMH) Canon EOS 7D Mark II Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) (https://amzn.to/2XNYB21) Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolsa_Chica_Ecological_Reserve) Episode #14 - Chris Marquardt Goes Wide-Angle (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-14-marquardt) Apple wants to patent a 'Synthetic Selfie' app (https://www.dpreview.com/news/2242290709/apple-wants-to-patent-a-synthetic-selfie-app) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Let’s Talk Photography Ep.67 – ‘Phone Photography Excellence’ with Jeff Carlson (http://www.lets-talk.ie/blog/?p=18628) Kirk: The Future of Photography podcast (https://thefutureofphotography.com/thefutureofphotography/show) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Jeff and Kirk do their first Christmas gift guide. But they don't choose (much) gear. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-29-christmas-gift-guide)) Zeiss Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes (https://amzn.to/2SxY0in) Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Decisive Moment (https://amzn.to/2PBphhW) Pete Souza: Obama: An Intimate Portrait (https://amzn.to/2Ph6UPa) Georgia O'Keeffe: One Hundred Flowers (https://amzn.to/2PCOt7M) Seagate Expansion 2TB Portable External Hard Drive (https://amzn.to/2Pj0pLJ) Michael Kenna: Huangshan: The Yellow Mountain (https://amzn.to/2PDrXvt) Michael Kenna's gallery of his Huangshan photos (http://michaelkenna.net/gallery.php?id=8) Peak Design Everyday Backpack or Everyday Messenger Bag (https://www.peakdesign.com?rfsn=2042225.754301) Planet Earth II / Blue Planet II (https://amzn.to/2Lh80tN) Peter Lik (https://lik.com) Amazon (or other) gift cards (https://amzn.to/2rAujS5) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

What can you do when shooting with a wide lens introduces unwanted optical distortion in your photos? In this episode, Kirk and Jeff look at ways to correct for distortion, including correcting for horizontal and vertical planes, in apps such as Lightroom, Capture One, and Pixelmator Pro. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Follow the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-110-distortion)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Adobe Lightroom (https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html) Capture One (https://www.captureone.com/) Pixelmator Pro (https://pixelmator.com/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: HeroClip (https://amzn.to/3HutXSe) Kirk: Hotshoe Magazine (http://hotshoemagazine.com) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

When we record PhotoActive, Kirk is at the end of his day in the U.K. and Jeff has just begun in Seattle, which means we both start off with steaming mugs of our favorite caffeinated beverages. For a change, we thought we’d make this the tea and coffee episode, essential ingredients for any photographer. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-146-tea-coffee)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) YESPLZ (https://www.yesplz.coffee) coffee subscription Creama.co (https://crema.co) coffee subscription Morning coffee ritual article (https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/that-morning-coffee-you-swear-by-may-just-be-a-placebo-neuroscience-study-finds/) Jeff’s Coffee Gear: Acaia Black Pearl scale (https://amzn.to/44lW69A), ~$250 Cosori Pour Over (https://amzn.to/3PRBXnF), $30 La Pavoni Europiccolo (https://amzn.to/3PX52y5), $1000 OXO Brew Gooseneck Kettle (https://amzn.to/3ObpPwx), $100 Rancilio Rocky grinder (https://amzn.to/44zB33L), $440 Timestamped content: 00:01:40 Coffee and tea's importance in photography. 00:03:49 Tea: a delicious beverage that enhances experiences. 00:07:30 College student finds love in caffeine-infused coffee. 00:12:53 Espresso in Italy and ritual of coffee. 00:15:45 Types of tea: white, yellow, green, oolong, black. 00:20:16 First flush harvest of Darjeeling tea. 00:24:40 Tea: A daily ritual with segmented breaks. 00:26:33 Instant coffee has improved in taste. 00:30:52 Bad matcha, learn to make it. Expensive or insipid if not done right. 00:35:29 Try different teas, don't be scared. 00:38:11 Chinese jasmine tea: hint of jasmine, good. Bad: bitter, visible flowers. Earl Grey: interesting, bergamot. Flavored teas: like cheap wine, added fruits. Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Is your photo library spread out among different drives and apps? We’re not talking about maybe having a couple of Lightroom Classic catalogs—it’s not uncommon now for a photographer to have Lightroom libraries, Capture One libraries, Apple Photos libraries, even old iPhoto and Aperture libraries collected over the years. In this episode we welcome back Matthieu Kopp of CYME to talk about version 2.0 of the utility Peakto, which can bring sense to all of that accumulated chaos. As a bonus, Matthieu also shared a discount code for PhotoActive listeners to get 15% off any CYME app: PHOTOACTIVE15. Guest: Matthieu Kopp, CYME (https://cyme.io/) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-169-peakto-two)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 144: Wrangling Libraries with Matthieu Kopp (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-144-kopp) Peakto (https://cyme.io/peakto-photo-organizer-software/) 15% discount code for CYME apps: PHOTOACTIVE15 Our Snapshots: Jeff: Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor (https://amzn.to/3ysYAbD) Kirk: Civil War (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17279496/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Photographer Dan Bailey is our guest this week to talk about his book FUJIFILM X Series Unlimited: Mastering Techniques and Maximizing Creativity with Your FUJIFILM Camera—though we’re not focusing on Fujifilm cameras. We’re more interested in questions such as how many of your camera’s features you should understand, whether technical details really matter, and how Dan became a pro photographer and expert in the first place. Guest: Dan Bailey: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/danbaileyphoto/), website (https://danbaileyphoto.com) FUJIFILM X Series Unlimited: Mastering Techniques and Maximizing Creativity with Your FUJIFILM Camera (https://amzn.to/2YC23g5) Giveaway: We’re giving away a copy of Dan’s book, FUJIFILM X Series Unlimited: Mastering Techniques and Maximizing Creativity with Your FUJIFILM Camera, to two PhotoActive listeners! To be eligible, simply subscribe to our newsletter that we use to announce new episodes: the form is at the bottom of every PhotoActive page (https://photoactive.co/). If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-48-dan-bailey)) Glazer’s Camera (http://glazerscamera.com) in Seattle Far Side: Devil cartoon Fuji X-Forum (https://www.fujix-forum.com/forums/) Galen Rowell, Mountain Light Photography (http://mountainlight.com) Michael Kenna Rouge (https://monovisions.com/michael-kenna-rouge/) gallery Joseph O. Holmes “Custom Machinery (https://www.josephholmes.io/Completed-or-Exhibited-Series/Custom-Machinery-(2009))” Joel Meyerowitz Empire State (https://www.joelmeyerowitz.com/empire-state) photos Our Snapshots: Jeff: Replacement lens caps: 39mm (https://amzn.to/2YLaeaP), 67mm (https://amzn.to/2JsZdFO) Kirk: Rouge (https://amzn.to/2LQZhAZ), by Michael Kenna Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

To wrap up the year, we thought we’d turn our attention to selections from The Photo Book, a massive, rich collection of photography from some of the best photographers throughout the history of the art form. Out of hundreds of images, we each picked five photos and explain what about them caught our eyes. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-155-photo-book)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Order your copy of The Photo Book, Second Edition (https://amzn.to/3Tk9usj) Pete Souza episode - Photocombobulate podcast (https://photocombobulate.com/episodes/25) (Jeff confused his podcasts; he talked to Pete Souza on his other podcast Photocombobulate.) Jeff’s Picks: Lessing, Erich: Erich Lessing's best photograph: Eisenhower raises his hat to peace (https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/jan/20/erich-lessing-best-photograph-president-eisenhower-geneva-summit-1955-interview) Meisel, Steven: Untitled, 1996 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136270744@N06/26149298861) Pinkhassov, Gueirgui: Tokyo, Japan, 1997 (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/271060471306981472/) Salgado, Sebastião: Serra Pelada Goldmine, Pará, Brazil, 1986 (https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-5433229/?intObjectID=5433229) Bubley, Esther: Greyhound Bus Terminal, New York City, 1947 (http://www.estherbubley.com/sonj_bus_story_frame_set.htm) Kirk’s Picks: Carjat, Etienne: Charles Baudelaire, 1978 (https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Baudelaire#/media/Lêer:Étienne_Carjat,_Portrait_of_Charles_Baudelaire,_circa_1862.jpg) Sammallahti, Pentti: Ristisaari, Finland (Frog in Water), 1974 (https://www.peterfetterman.com/privateviews/bbd08448abe7456f806c64/37569-pentti-sammallahti-ristisaari-finland-frog-in-water-1974/) Erwitt, Elliot: USA, New York City, 1974 (https://www.elliotterwitt.com/?lightbox=dataItem-kcuwb4mg12) Moriyama, Daido: Woman, Yokosuka, 1970 (https://www.artsy.net/artwork/daido-moriyama-yokosuka-1966) Larrain, Sergio: Passage Bavestrello. Valparaiso, Chile. 1952 (https://www.magnumphotos.com/arts-culture/society-arts-culture/sergio-larrain-valparaiso/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn introduce PhotoActive, a podcast about photography and the Apple ecosystem. We explain what we plan to cover in this podcast, and how you can participate.  Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Sponsor Take Control Books. Get 30% off any Take Control Books purchase with the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE. Go to www.takecontrolbooks.com/photoactive (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/photoactive) Show notes: See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-1-welcome-to-photoactive). Jeff's article from 2006 about his experience shooting photos in South Africa; with a 6 megapixel camera (https://tidbits.com/2006/06/12/south-africa-in-11-3-billion-pixels/) Canon PowerShot S3 (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons3is) Olympus OM-10 (http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Olympus_OM-10/20/30/40) Olympus OM-D E-M1 (https://www.olympus.co.uk/site/en/c/cameras/om_d_system_cameras/om_d/e_m1/index.html) Michael Kenna: Holga (https://photos.kirkville.com/photo-book-review-holga-by-michael-kenna/) PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/); find the secret word you need to join the group at the end of the podcast Our snapshots: Focos app (http://focos.me) Peak Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap (https://amzn.to/2IpxVwU) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (LINKTK) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Adobe has released Photoshop for iPhone, a bonafide version of real Photoshop, not to be confused with Photoshop Express or other earlier variations. We take a look at this new app with one main question in our minds: Who is this for? A programming note: Toward the end of the episode we talk about using the Remove tool in Photoshop and Lightroom, but Jeff forgot to take screenshots. When he tried to reproduce the same actions later, he didn’t get the same results as described while we were doing it. So we apologize that we don’t have visuals to accompany what we’re describing. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-182-ps-iphone)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Photoshop on iPhone (https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/app.html) Episode 181: Leica Lux Grip and App for iPhone (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-181-leica-lux) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

It’s time to talk about the B-word again! Jeff couldn’t trick Kirk into saying “bokeh,” but this week we’re looking at a few ways to get background blur using Portrait mode in the iPhone and editing in Lightroom. Technology has improved quite a lot in the last couple of years, to the point where simulated bokeh can sometimes pass off as natural lens blur. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-154-lens-blur)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Take Control of Apple Watch (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/apple-watch/) Episode #20 - The Blur-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-20-bokeh) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Universal Magnetic Tripod Mount Adapter for All Phones (https://amzn.to/3SXrDvX) Kirk: Braun Analogue Wall Clock (https://braun-clocks.com/collections/wall-clocks/products/bc26-braun-analogue-wall-clock-black?variant=40729804570647) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

You may think of “retouching” as a high-end photo skill for professionals—and it is—but there are also many types of retouching that every photographer will run into. In this episode, Jeff covers many of the techniques he uses, from removing dust spots in clear skies to erasing unwanted objects from photos, as well as portrait retouching that’s accessible to anyone. This is an extra-long episode with lots of example images, so don’t forget you can view the photos in some podcast players (like Apple Podcasts or Overcast), and of course you can also view them at PhotoActive.co. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-78-retouch)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Adobe Lightroom (https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html) Luminar 4 (https://skylum.com/luminar) Pixelmator Pro (https://www.pixelmator.com/pro/) Adobe Photoshop (https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html) Adobe Photoshop Elements (https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Share Apple Watch Photos Face (https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/share-apple-watch-faces-apdb3107c16a/watchos) Kirk: Ted Lasso (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS) is a running joke among photographers (and musicians), but it's also a real thing that can spin us up with the desire to buy some new camera or lens. We look at what drives this compulsion, and try to be honest about whether it affects us as photographers. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Sponsor: Nitro from Gentlemen Coders Nitro is the brand new photo editor and manager from the developer of RAW Power. Designed for every photographer and every photograph, Nitro combines flexible storage options, unmatched camera support, and professional editing tools. If you liked Aperture or RAW Power, you’ll love Nitro. On the editing side, Nitro includes full masking support with AI masks, gradients, and brushes. Remove dust blemishes and other imperfections using Clone and Spot Removal tools. And, just like RAW Power, you can apply raw-specific tone and tuning adjustments. Nitro gives you more control over Apple's RAW decoder than any other app. For organizing, your photos can live in Apple’s Photos library or in the file system, with support for XMP sidecars and synchronizing metadata and edits with iCloud Photo Library. Nitro also supports more cameras and formats than Photos, Darkroom, or Photomator, including compressed Fujifilm raw files. And while comparing shots, synchronize pan and zoom up to 16 images at a time. Try Nitro for free for 7 days without any obligation. No subscription signup, no nonsense. Check it out at https://nitrophoto.app (nitrophoto.app). Show Notes: Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) The Next Track podcast (https://www.thenexttrack.com/) Episode 159: Fuji X100VI and the Appeal of Small Fixed-Lens Cameras (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-159-fuji-x100vi) Peak Design Sling Bags (https://www.peakdesign.com/products/everyday-sling) MPB.com (https://mpb.com/) Snapshots: Jeff’s snapshot: Photographer (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/show/b77cf4bf-9ce1-4d42-94e0-11fcdc10cb03) documentary series Kirk’s snapshot: Riply (https://www.netflix.com/title/81678765) series Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

In traditional photography, a great piece of advice is to “zoom with your feet,” or, move yourself closer to a subject. What happens when the subject is 400 feet high? Or you want a unique viewpoint that wouldn’t be possible without a crane? This week we talk to Ian Schray about flying drones: quadcopters outfitted with cameras. Guest: Ian Schray (Twitter (https://twitter.com/idschray)) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-27-shray-drones)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) The Committed Podcast (http://www.thecommitted.tv/) DJI Drones (https://www.dji.com/products/consumer?site=brandsite&from=nav) DJI Pantom 2 V2.0 Quadcopter (https://amzn.to/2Q38AAR) DJI Phantom 4 Quadcopter (https://amzn.to/2KMphuM) (Ian’s model) DJI Mavic Pro 1 (https://amzn.to/2KHwYlB) (Jeff’s model) DJI Mavic Pro 2 (https://amzn.to/2P8IgQz) FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems information (https://www.faa.gov/uas/) DJI Fly Safe information (https://www.dji.com/flysafe) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Fstop Labs Accessories for DJI Mavic Pro/Platinum/Alpine White - Transport Clip Controller Transmitter Joystick Protector (https://amzn.to/2RRSYfX) Kirk: 133 Countries from Above (http://www.yannarthusbertrand2.org/folder/countries-from-above/), by Yann Arthus-Bertrand Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

The folks behind Pixelmator Pro have just released Photomator for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and it’s won us over. Designed as a straightforward photo editor (versus the can-do-everything that is Pixelmator Pro), Photomator is surprisingly deep for an app that on the surface is non-intimidating. In this episode, we look at the new Mac version and why it’s likely to become Kirk’s main photo editor. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-142-photomator)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Photomator (https://www.pixelmator.com/photomator/) Pixelmator Pro (https://www.pixelmator.com/pro/) Acorn (https://flyingmeat.com/acorn/) Episode 141: You Say You Want a Resolution (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-141-resolution) Episode 140: Denoise and Healing Tools (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-140-denoise-heal) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Tetris movie on Apple TV+ (https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/tetris/umc.cmc.4evmgcam356pzgxs2l7a18d7b?ctx_brand=tvs.sbd.4000) Kirk: Peak Design Micro Clutch Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peak-design/micro-clutch-hand-strap-for-mirrorless-cameras) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

He really went and did it. When Kirk decided to simplify his photography setup, he sold all of his Fujifilm cameras and lenses, put the Leica Q2 Monochrom up for sale, and bought a brand new Leica Q3. In this episode, we talk about the reasons behind such a drastic move and the advantages of simplifying your gear. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-145-leica-q3)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Leica Q3 (https://leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/cameras/q/q3-black/details) Leica Q3 Initial Review, DPReview (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/leica-q3-initial-review) Episode 137: Zoom Lenses with Chris Niccolls (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-137-niccolls) Episode 68: Revisiting Geotagging with HoudahGeo 6.0 (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-68-houdahgeo6) Our Snapshots: Jeff: ON1 Photo Keyword AI (https://www.on1.com/products/photo-keyword-ai/) Kirk: Dark Passage movie (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Passage_(film)) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Apple’s Photos app is the photo-editor-for-the-rest-of-us, but there are still complications that can trip up any photographer, from deciding where to import images to making sure you don’t max out your iCloud storage. In this episode, Kirk and Jeff look at Kirk’s unusual workflow for getting his photos into Apple’s Photos and editing them on macOS. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Join the PhotoActive Listeners’ Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-87-photos-mac)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) RAW FILE CONVERTER EX powered by SILKYPIX | Software | FUJIFILM Digital Camera X Series & GFX – UK (https://fujifilm-x.com/en-gb/support/download/software/raw-file-converter-ex-powered-by-silkypix/) Episode 54: Product Photography with Dan Bracaglia — PhotoActive Podcast (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-54-bracaglia) Episode 38: Levels and Curves with Nik Bhatt — PhotoActive Podcast (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-38-levels-curves) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Clean your tripod (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gd6BID84cw) Kirk: Stonehenge Stone Circle Experience | English Heritage (https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/things-to-do/stone-circle-access-visits/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

The recent devastating fires in Los Angeles have created a lot of fire photography, and some of it compelling both for its content and its artistry. We talk about the challenges of photographing such extreme situations. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-178-la-fires)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Jake Sullivan Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sullyfoto/) Stuart Palley Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stuartpalley/) The Gear Photographer Stuart Palley Uses to Shoot Wildfires (https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/tools/gear-photographer-stuart-palley-uses-shoot-wildfires/), Outside Magazine Joel Meyerowitz, Aftermath (https://www.joelmeyerowitz.com/aftermath) Los Angeles Fire and Citizen Journalism (https://www.aphotoeditor.com/2025/01/14/the-daily-edit-los-angeles-fire-and-citizen-journalism/), The Daily Edit Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: Always (https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/always-1989) Kirk's snapshot: SAS Rogue Heroes (https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/sas-rogue-heroes) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

This week we’re joined by Nik Bhatt, former developer of Aperture and iPhoto at Apple and now a distinguished gentleman at Gentlemen Coders. Using his deep knowledge of how Apple’s raw photo editing engine works, Nik has just released RAW Power 2.0, an app for macOS and iOS. We talk about RAW Power’s unique features and learn some of the fascinating ins and outs of raw image processing. Sponsor Gentlemen Coders, RAW Power 2.0 lets you process raw files on your Mac with full control over Apple’s raw engine, offering features previously available only in Aperture. It has exceptional highlight recovery, as well as noise reduction, capture sharpening, gamut mapping, and more. RAW Power also works with JPEGs, TIFFs, and other standard image formats. RAW Power 2.0 runs as an extension in Apple Photos or as a standalone app. RAW Power 2.0 for iOS is a full photo library app that offers the same features, and works with your existing Photos library. Learn more at rawpower.app (https://rawpower.app). Guest: Nik Bhatt (https://gentlemencoders.com) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-26-raw-power)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) RAW Power for macOS (https://gentlemencoders.com/raw-power-for-macos/) RAW Power for iOS (http://gentlemencoders.com/raw-power-for-ios) Episode #6 - Raw vs. JPEG (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-6-raw-vs-jpeg) Hands-on: RAW Power for iOS (https://m.dpreview.com/articles/4226196966/raw-power-for-ios-hands-on), DPReview Our Snapshots: Jeff: 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2018) (http://apple.com/ipad-pro/) Kirk: Any Tripod (https://amzn.to/2TyLBf5) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

William Neill’s photographic career began in the Ansel Adams Gallery and continues as a long-time resident near Yosemite, leading one-on-one tours and writing about the craft in columns and books. We talk about his latest book, Light on the Landscape, and how his vision of the splendor in his backyard has changed over the years. Guest: William Neill: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/williamneill/), website (https://williamneill.com/) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-97-neill)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Light on the Landscape (https://portfolios.williamneill.com/portfolio/C0000FtMbDdkvkOw/G0000KP4lxvRTCu4), by William Neill The Ansel Adams Gallery (https://www.anseladams.com) Desert Cantos (https://amzn.to/3iG7gzy), by Richard Misrach Cape Light (https://amzn.to/3kMarbr), by Joel Meyerowitz Landscapes of the Spirit (https://portfolios.williamneill.com/portfolio/C0000FtMbDdkvkOw/G0000KP4lxvRTCu4), by William Neill Hardbound special edition of Light on the Landscape (https://portfolios.williamneill.com/portfolio/C0000ug6jCXk0Cx0/G0000w4dfN5dLNps) Our Snapshots: Jeff: TripMode (https://tripmode.ch) Kirk: Sasuke (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Masahisa-Fukase-Sasuke-Tomo-Kosuga/dp/2365113109/), by Masahisa Fukase Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/1627021847750-G2D2BCA19FVI2C7922JJ/Lightonthelandscape-Cover-lg_2048px.jpg?format=750w https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/1627021885911-814QQ3UWULNQWIOTHTL2/Ansel+Adams+and+William+Neill%2C__%C2%A9William+Neill_2048px.jpeg?format=750w https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/1627021923758-HLGWFORMWJO420ADWNLK/Bill+Neill+by+Joel+Meyerowitz_2048px.jpeg?format=750w https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/1627021997321-9DPX7VDUPM7RQSZ5P1WM/cat-picture_2048px.png?format=750w

Perhaps you’ve heard that there’s an ideal focal length that is the closest approximation to the human eye. Or perhaps you’re a purist who can’t imagine shooting anything but a 50mm prime. In this episode, Jeff and Kirk dig into these preconceptions and talk about how focal length affects your photography. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-132-focal-length)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 58: The Rule of Turds (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-58-thirds?rq=rule%20of%20turds) Fujifilm X100V (https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/x100v/) Bob Kolbrener (https://www.bobkolbrenerphotography.com) Episode 121: Jeff’s European Photo Adventures (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-121-jeff-europe) Episode 118: Scott Kelby’s Travel Tips (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-118-kelby) Eve Energy (https://amzn.to/3hq82El) How to Use Thread HomeKit Devices with Apple TV and HomePod mini (https://kirkville.com/how-to-use-thread-homekit-devices-with-apple-tv-and-homepod-mini/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Kasa Smart Plug Mini 15A, Apple HomeKit Supported (https://amzn.to/3HzBqCK) Kirk: Wim Wenders | A Curzon Collection (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wim-Wenders-Curzon-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B0BGSXDT99/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Recently, Jeff was the event photographer for the CreativePro Week 2019 conference in Seattle, a task that requires a different approach to making photos. You've probably been asked to shoot some type of event, so we talk a little about specific gear to deal with low-light situations and catching candid shots in a crowded setting. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-47-jeff-event)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) CreativePro Week (https://creativeproweek.com/) CreativePro Week 2019 Daily Highlights photo album at Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/CreativeProWeek/photos/?tab=album&album_id=892884417720574) (Photos by Jeff) CreativePro Week Instagram Account (https://www.instagram.com/creativeproweek/) Luma Loop straps (https://luma-labs.com/products/loop) Fujifilm X-T3 body (https://amzn.to/2FxO2Jv) Fujifilm Fujinon XF50-140mm F/2.8 R LM OIS WR (https://amzn.to/2xdAvCl) Fujifilm Fujinon XF16-55mm F/2.8 R LM WR (https://amzn.to/2X2eCFo) Our Snapshots: Jeff: BorrowLenses.com (https://www.talkable.com/x/pDyB6Q) [Use this affiliate link to get $30 off a rental; new customers, minimum purchase of $119] Kirk: Flotato (https://flotato.com) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational photography…whichever term you use, the technologies are here and touching almost every part of the photos you’re making. Our guest this week is Aaron Hockley, author of the book The Computer Ate My Photos: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Photography, and he’s here to help us unravel this brave new world (and convince us that he’s not a robot). Guest: Aaron Hockley (website (https://techphotoguy.com/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/techphotoguy/)) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-105-hockley-ai)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) The Computer Ate My Photos: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Photography (https://amzn.to/3qonCSQ), by Aaron Hockley AI Needs Regulating Before It’s Too Late (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/nov/01/the-guardian-view-on-spooky-science-ai-needs-regulating-before-its-too-late), The Guardian ImagenAI (https://www.imagen-ai.com) Episode 104: The Leica Episode (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-104-leica) Jeff’s Sierra Nevada Photo Trip (https://www.photocombobulate.com/episodes/episode6), Photocombobulate Podcast TechPhotoGuy (https://techphotoguy.com/), Aaron’s website Our Snapshots: Jeff: Apple TV 4K (2021) (https://amzn.to/30jiViv) Kirk: Apple MagSafe Battery Pack (https://amzn.to/3n4SW6V) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

It’s easy to forget that your camera is more than just a box that records light. It’s a sophisticated computer with a huge amount of control over the light that hits the sensor. In this episode we talk about why it’s important to (gasp) read the manual, experiment with features, and gain a better understanding of the camera’s capabilities. This isn’t just an exhortation to RTFM, but a practical look at what you can get out of it. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-122-photo-radar)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Take Control of Audio Hijack (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/audio-hijack/) Episode 115: iPhone Camera Tips & Tricks (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-115-iphone-camera) Do We Have Too Many Buttons? (https://www.dpreview.com/opinion/7523560589/opinion-do-we-really-need-all-those-buttons-and-dials), DPReview Episode 43: Autofocus with Rishi Sanyal (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-43-autofocus) Rocky Nook (https://rockynook.com/ref/251/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: OneWorld 65 - International Adapter with 65W PD Charger (https://oneadaptr.com/products/oneworld-65-international-adapter-with-65w-pd-charger) Kirk: Magnum Editions Poster: Miles Davis, 1958 - Dennis Stock (https://www.magnumphotos.com/shop/collections/all-posters/magnum-editions-poster-miles-davis-1958/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

You rely on your camera’s autofocus feature, but how does it work? Phase-detection, contrast-detection, machine-learning algorithms, AF-C, AF-S… autofocus quickly becomes a complicated subject for any photographer to keep straight while shooting. Rishi Sanyal, Science Editor at DPReview.com, joins us for this breakdown of autofocus works and how you can use it more effectively. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive) Guest: Rishi Sanyal (https://www.dpreview.com/about/staff/rishisanyal), Science Editor at DPReview.com Rishi’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rishisanyal/) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-43-autofocus)) Episode note: The Skype connection was spotty during recording. Apologies for the occasional audio glitch. Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Fuji AF Modes (https://fujifilm-x.com/af/en/af_mode/index.html) Konica C35 AF (https://camerapedia.fandom.com/wiki/Konica_C35_AF), the first mass-produced autofocus camera Video: How phase detection autofocus works (https://www.dpreview.com/news/5151243144/video-how-phase-detection-autofocus-works), DPReview Phase Detection vs Contrast Detection Autofocus (https://www.creative-photographer.com/phase-detection-contrast-detection-autofocus/), The Creative Photographer Sony's 'Real-time tracking' is a big leap forward for autofocus (https://www.dpreview.com/articles/0650136683/sony-s-real-time-tracking-is-a-big-leap-forward-for-autofocus), DPReview Our Snapshots: Jeff: The Texture Slider in Lightroom Classic (http://blogs.adobe.com/jkost/2019/05/the-texture-slider-in-lightroom-classic.html) Kirk: Camera bag insert (https://amzn.to/2YJmOac) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

When you look through the viewfinder of your camera, what do you see? Just the scene in front of the lens, or the version you know is possible when you edit the shot later in software? This week Jeff and Kirk talk about visualizing the edit while you’re shooting to get photos that look the way you remember or how you’d prefer them to be. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-129-visualize-edit)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 123: Learn Your Camera (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-123-learn-camera) Theme Time Radio Hour (https://www.themetimeradio.com/), Bob Dylan Our Snapshots: Jeff: Wireless Flash Trigger 2.4 GHz with Transmitter and Receiver (https://amzn.to/3WlWdON) Kirk: The Philosophy of Modern Song (https://amzn.to/3EoONn6), by Bob Dylan Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

We’ve been looking at various AI-related photography topics in recent episodes, such as using the Clean Up feature in the Photos app to remove unwanted items or the bigger question of “What is a photo?” Now it’s time to look broadly at what AI can offer photographers and where we think it’s going. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-177-ai-in-2025)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Perplexity.ai (https://perplexity.ai/pro?referral_code=72WCKEY5) Write Now with Scrivener, episode 37, Debbie Urbanski, Science Fiction Author (https://podcast.scrivenerapp.com/37) Conjure Drawings from Sketches Using Image Wand (https://www.cnet.com/how-to/conjure-drawings-from-sketches-using-image-wand-in-apple-intelligence-on-your-iphone-or-ipad/), CNET Letraset (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letraset) Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: SmallRig 35"/90cm Softbox LA-O90 Quick Release Octagon Soft Box for Bowens Mount COB Lights (https://amzn.to/3BQIdY4) Kirk's snapshot: Megalopolis (https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/megalopolis) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

In episode 111, we talked to the founders of the photo app and community Glass about their approach to making a social photo service that isn’t exhausting or frustrating like Instagram or many others. For this episode, we catch up with Daniel Agee, the head of Marketing and Community at Glass, to talk about Glass’s two year anniversary, eschewing VC funding, and how community is making such a difference. Guest: Daniel Agee (http://www.danieleagee.com/), Photography (http://www.danieleagee.com/photography), Daniel on Glass (https://glass.photo/daniel). Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-149-agee)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Glass.photo (https://glass.photo/) Episode 111: The Glass App(roach) to Photography (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-111-glass) Introducing Patron (https://glass.photo/highlights/introducing-patron) Endless Appreciation podcast (https://glass.photo/highlights/endless-appreciation) Special deal: $10 off first year membership offer (https://glass.photo/offer/photoactive) Note: We’re taking the next episode off as a late summer break. The next PhotoActive episode will go live on September 29, 2023. Our Snapshots: (No snapshots this episode) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

At several points when recording the PhotoActive podcast, Kirk has said that the “Rule of Thirds” does not exist. Most books and articles about photography insist it does, that positioning objects at approximately one third distance from the edge of the frame leads to better composition. So in this episode, we get into it: Does the Rule of Thirds exist, and why? Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-58-thirds)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 50: Harold Davis Creative Black & White (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-50-davis) Episode 53: Focus Stacking (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-53-focus-stack) Rule of Thirds, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds) Guardian UK Photos of the Day Dec 10, 2019 (https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2019/dec/10/subway-fashion-banksy-for-christmas-tuesday-best-photos) Episode 8: Gordon Laing on Taking Great Photos In Camera (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-8-gordon-laing) Our Snapshots: Jeff: MacBookPro 16-inch, Affiliate link (https://amzn.to/2EzYjUH) | Apple.com (https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro-16/) Kirk: Electronic Level feature in cameras (http://fujifilm-dsc.com/en-int/manual/x-t3/menu_setup/screen_set-up/index.html#disp_custom_setting) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dfbf776b15f23677f83da3e/1576793988399/ikebana.jpeg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dfbf8ea8d746f18efe9e269/1576794356232/red-onion.jpeg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dfbfa28fa0eb91d2b9be085/1576794676175/huangshan-mountains.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dfbfcdb8d746f18efea7482/1576795364016/tree-farm.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dfbfd6cc7fdbe2e9f0180c2/1576795507887/harper-tulips.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dfbfd877f800d48abc10a40/1576795534795/kim-portrait.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dfbfda6778d3e3b50854c71/1576795564024/portrait-ferry.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dfbfdc884848a19200a841b/1576795599131/leavenworth-river.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dfbfe487f800d48abc12513/1576795758971/lineman.jpeg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dfbfe1884848a19200a924a/1576795703787/path.jpeg?format=750w

Do you have a pile of old cameras and lenses stashed in a closet somewhere? Or do you sell your used gear to make way for new goodies? What about buying previously-owned cameras and lenses? This week, Kirk and Jeff talk about buying and selling your photo gear: where to do it, pitfalls to avoid, and more. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: LensRentals.com (http://lensrentals.com) Borrow Lenses (https://www.borrowlenses.com) Fujifilm Refurbished (UK) (https://shop.fujifilm.co.uk/digital-cameras/refurbished-digital-cameras) Apple Refurbished (https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals) Lake in Catskill Mountains, 1971 (Woman Throwing Crutches) (http://www.flickriver.com/photos/26746018@N03/2871337738/), Joel Meyerowitz MPB.com (https://www.mpb.com/en-us/) Ebay (http://ebay.com/) How to Make the Most Money Selling Your Camera Gear (https://fstoppers.com/originals/how-make-most-money-selling-your-used-camera-gear-106319), Fstoppers Tips for Buying Used Camera Gear (https://digital-photography-school.com/tips-buying-used-camera-gear/), Digital Photography School How to Buy Used Lenses (https://photographylife.com/how-to-buy-used-lenses), Photography Life Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. Our snapshots: Jeff: Toffee & Honey (https://www.tomayiacolvineducation.com/toffeeandhoney/) Kirk: Joel Meyerowitz: Taking My Time (https://amzn.to/2Q0aAGF) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

In this episode, we turn our attention to something that often takes too much of our attention: Instagram. It's an annoying time trap filled with hucksters, motivational imagery, and so, so many selfies; while also being one of the world's richest resources for experiencing all kinds of photography. Sponsor Take Control Books. Get 30% off any Take Control Books purchase with the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE. Go to www.takecontrolbooks.com/photoactive (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/photoactive) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show notes: See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here (https://photoactive.squarespace.com/home/episode-9-instagram). #catsofinstagram (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/catsofinstagram/) rouxroamer (http://instagram.com/rouxroamer/) Joel Meyerowitz (https://www.instagram.com/joel_meyerowitz/) Kirk’s Shakuhachi picture (https://www.instagram.com/p/BkVskqWFVkg/) #britishshorthair (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/fujifilmglobal/) #giantpandacubs (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/giantpandacubs/) @natgeo (https://www.instagram.com/natgeo/) @magnumphotos (https://www.instagram.com/magnumphotos/) @somewheremagazine (https://www.instagram.com/somewheremagazine/) @our.magazine (https://www.instagram.com/our.magazine/) @fujifilmglobal (https://www.instagram.com/fujifilmglobal/) #fujifilmglobal (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/fujifilmglobal/) @photobookstore (https://www.instagram.com/thephotobookstore/) @therealpeterlinburg (https://www.instagram.com/therealpeterlindbergh/) Kirk's article How to Post to Instagram from Safari on a Mac (https://www.kirkville.com/how-to-post-to-instagram-from-safari-on-a-mac/) Apple iPhone Photos (https://www.instagram.com/apple) #shotoniphone (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/shotoniphone/) Instagram reaches 1 billion active users (https://www.dpreview.com/news/1175453188/instagram-reaches-1-billion-active-users), DPReview Our snapshots: Jeff: Palette System (http://palettegear.com); Palette system review in DPReview (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/review-palette-modular-editing-controls) Kirk: A macro lens (any brand); mine is the Fuji 60mm (https://amzn.to/2Ldw971) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

The summer and fall are some of the best times to visit and photograph gardens, so we’re happy to welcome Harold Davis back to the PhotoActive podcast to talk about his newest book Creative Garden Photography. We cover photographing public gardens, your own garden, getting creative with light tables when the weather is sour, lighting, and more. Guest: Harold Davis (https://www.digitalfieldguide.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/haroldldavis/) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-75-garden)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Creative Garden Photography (https://rockynook.com/shop/topics-and-techniques/landscape/creative-garden-photography/), by Harold Davis (Use code GARDEN40 to get 40% off when purchasing from Rocky Nook.) Episode 50: Harold Davis Creative Black and White (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-50-davis) Visiting a Garden of Cars (https://www.digitalfieldguide.com/blog/18459) Picture This app (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picturethis-plant-identifier/id1252497129) (iOS) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Peak Design Clutch (https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/straps/products/clutch) Kirk: Cézanne: The Rock and Quarry Paintings (https://amzn.to/2DQdqwj) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f48438cf88b802c22c178f2/1598571450186/villandry.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f4843c7a303780814ecb159/1598571534776/International-Car-Forest-of-the-Last-Church.jpg?format=750w

A listener in the PhotoActive Facebook group asks a great question, “How do I choose a subject to shoot?” In this episode, Kirk and Jeff explore how they approach a scene, with groups of photos from deliberate photo shoots that seek to answer that question. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-61-choosing)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Jeff's Photo gallery for this episode (https://adobe.ly/31rljjp) Kirk’s Photo gallery for this episode (https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0PG6XBubGpXuLO) Episode #13: Aspect Ratios and Why They’re Important (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-13-aspect-ratios) Clise Mansion, Marymoor Park (https://kingcounty.gov/services/parks-recreation/parks/parks-and-natural-lands/popular-parks/marymoor/clise.aspx) Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 lens (https://amzn.to/38rT0UK) Fujinon XF 50mm f/2.0 lens (https://amzn.to/2tWF1Hv) Kirk was mistaken about the Vermeer painting. It's Study of a Young Woman (https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/437879) The Colourful Mr Eggleston (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jZ_HkaTXh8) documentary Our Snapshots: Jeff: MILK Photo Books (https://www.milkbooks.com) Kirk: Ellsworth Kelly, Photographs (https://aperture.org/shop/ellsworth-kelly-photographs/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e46488153c62466ee393f2a/1581664410469/jeff-collection.png?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e4648d323a45f2b1b041048/1581664695474/jeff-windmill-color.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464a3fdad1036cf8a63684/1581664890847/jeff-approaching-windmill.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464b270bd7ed452a26e1c2/1581665128144/jeff-windmill-bw.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464ab80bd7ed452a26d812/1581664999577/jeff-leaves.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464b7bf95e7200aa68f18d/1581665202703/jeff-creek.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464c0aebee376158981297/1581665326165/jeff-trees2.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464dbe23a45f2b1b048a2c/1581665741397/kirk-collection.png?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464c71ba064718d7236ef6/1581665404810/kirk-speaker.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464d1bba064718d7238460/1581665573108/kirk-cabinet.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464d602e5c77410b093042/1581665655286/kirk-arch.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464e220bd7ed452a2726fc/1581665838346/kirk-arch-upside-down.jpg?format=750w

The winter months are dark for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, so how do you create good photos in dimly lit environments? Your camera wants to make the best exposure possible, but in low-light situations, that can lead to long shutter speeds and blurry camera motion. Kirk and Jeff cover the many options for dealing with dark scenes in this episode. Sponsor Luma Labs - Everyone needs a camera strap that is both comfortable and practical. The Luma Loop lets you carry your camera as a sling or snug to your body when you’re not using it. The Luma Loop’s mounting hardware is custom designed so you don’t have to choose between a strap or a tripod mount. Get 10% off any purchase with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://luma-labs.com (https://luma-labs.com/) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-28-low-light)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Amazon Basics Monopod (https://amzn.to/2Um0wK7) An Introduction to the Inverse Square Law (https://digital-photography-school.com/an-introduction-to-the-inverse-square-law/), Digital Photography School Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-21-hdr) Luma Labs from the factory floor Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/lumalabsllc/) Night Sight camera update for Pixel 3 is awesome (https://www.cnet.com/news/night-sight-camera-update-for-pixel-3-is-awesome/), CNET Leica M10 Sample Images (https://www.photographyblog.com/previews/leica_m10_photos/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Strobist (http://strobist.blogspot.com/) Kirk: Grant Simon Rogers (https://www.instagram.com/grantsimonrogers/) (Instagram) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Photographers often focus on cameras, but it’s the lens that can have the most impact on your photos. In this episode, Jeff and Kirk talk glass: lenses. When do you want a prime lens, which has a fixed focal length, and when does a zoom work better? Why are prime lenses often better? And why not just use one zoom lens that hits both wide and telephoto ranges? We sort out an often confusing topic. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: Fujifilm X-T3 (https://amzn.to/2xFa6xf) Episode #14 - Chris Marquardt Goes Wide-Angle (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-14-marquardt) Fujinon XF18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS (https://amzn.to/2Dqt2pk) Episode #16 - Buying and Selling Camera Gear (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-16-buy-sell-gear) Episode #13 - Aspect Ratios and Why They’re Important (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-13-aspect-ratios) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. Our snapshots: Jeff: Fall Foliage Maps (https://weather.com/maps/fall-foliage), Clear Outside app (https://clearoutside.com/forecast/50.7/-3.52) Kirk: Lensbaby Velvet 56 (https://amzn.to/2QuvKgk) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

October and November bring a deluge of new camera announcements, which gets our minds to thinking, “Do we need new cameras?” But buying a camera today is different than it was just a few years ago, with factors such as AI-based autofocus systems and much higher megapixel sensors that affect everything from memory cards to computer storage. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-131-new-camera)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Catch up on DPReview TV's wild week (https://www.dpreview.com/videos/2588008181/catch-up-on-dpreview-tv-s-wild-week) Episode #111: The Glass App(roach) to Photography (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-111-glass) Episode #16: Buying and Selling Camera Gear (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-16-buy-sell-gear) Our Snapshots: Jeff: VSGO V-B011E Camera Cleaning Blower (https://amzn.to/3EJVXRX) Kirk: Extremities Insulated Waterproof Sticky Powerliner Glove (https://amzn.to/3imfAI6) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

How do you make product photos look fresh and interesting? Do you need a well-equipped studio? Dan Bracaglia shoots thousands of images of cameras and other accessories in his job as photo editor at DPReview. Dan joins Kirk and Jeff to answer those questions and more. Sponsor Luma Labs - Everyone needs a camera strap that is both comfortable and practical. The Luma Loop lets you carry your camera as a sling or snug to your body when you’re not using it. The new Luma Loop 3.5 features custom designed mounting hardware so you don’t have to choose between a strap or a tripod mount. Get 10% off any purchase with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://luma-labs.com (https://luma-labs.com/) Guest: Dan Bracaglia: Instagram (http://instagram.com/thelondonbroil/), website (https://www.thelondonbroil.com) DPReview Page (https://www.dpreview.com/about/staff/dan.bracaglia) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-54-bracaglia)) DPReview (https://www.dpreview.com/) Westcott Ice Light 2 (https://amzn.to/2BEDSVb) Canon 80D (https://amzn.to/33Xdge8), the camera DPReview uses for product photography Canon 90D Review (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-eos-90d-review) by Dan Bracaglia and Jeff Keller 2019 Guide: Apple iPad Pro for Photographers (https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1105620202/2019-guide-apple-ipad-pro-for-photographers) Making of Domino’s Commercials: Pulling the Cheese (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFzAPAJWAf4), YouTube video Fuji X-T3 Review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6situ5QPf6s), DPRreview TV episode Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 for Video: Quick Look (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZHl5pw5KCE), DPReview TV episode Our Snapshots: Jeff: SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD (https://amzn.to/33xaUSV) Kirk: Michael Kenna, Beyond Architecture (https://amzn.to/2MKpLnv) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5db22a5cb0edb11e75728f5b/1571957346601/Luma_Loop_3.5.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5db1fe6a2e3d4565fce06570/1571946109939/Studio-setup.JPG?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5db220a3f4d5e52a8284460c/1571954933099/GOTY18-Sony85mm_JPG.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5db22115b6c6b419152f6cfe/1571954973425/ipadPro-beauty-03.jpg?format=750w

Camera sales worldwide have steadily decreased over the past several years, and now COVID-19 has thrown everything into disarray. Where is the camera industry headed? Special guest Barney Britton, Senior Editor at DPReview, joins Kirk and Jeff to talk about the factors that are contributing to these shifts. It’s not all grim news, though, and we also talk about what changes and advancements we might see in the near future. Guest: Barney Britton (https://www.dpreview.com/about/staff/barneybritton), website (http://www.barnabybritton.com), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/barneybritton/) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-65-britton)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Camera Sales Are Falling Sharply (https://om.co/2019/09/03/camera-sales-are-falling-sharply/), Om Malick Alec Soth | Photographer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwEMqgLSVrM) (video) Our Snapshots: Jeff: A Photographer's Guide to Navigating the Pandemic (https://www.colbybrownphotography.com/a-photographers-guide-to-navigating-the-pandemic/), Colby Brown Kirk: I Know How Furiously Your Heart is Beating (https://amzn.to/2JW9p9o), Alec Soth Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

You can shoot the most amazing photos using the best gear you can afford, but it doesn’t mean anything if the pixels you capture aren’t saved to a storage card. In this episode, Kirk and Jeff talk about SD cards: what do the symbols on the card stand for? What speeds are good? How best to transfer images from the camera to the computer? What capacities should you buy? If your camera includes two card slots, do you write to them sequentially or for simultaneous backup? And how in the world did Jeff manage to shoot a Hawaiian sunset and end up with zero images? Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-94-sd-cards)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) SD memory cards: The features and specifications to look for (https://www.macworld.com/article/3208766/sd-memory-cards-the-features-and-specifications-to-look-for.html) Charge and connect with the USB-C port on your iPad – Apple Support (https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT209186) The Best USB-C Memory Card Readers (https://jeffcarlson.com/2017/07/26/the-best-usb-c-memory-card-readers/) Update to My USB-C Memory Card Reader Article: Verbatim (https://jeffcarlson.com/2017/09/25/update-to-my-usb-c-memory-card-reader-article-verbatim/)   The 16 Best USB-C Cables and Adapters 2021 | Reviews by Wirecutter (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-c-cables/) Cig Harvey (Instagram) (https://www.instagram.com/cigharvey/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: NITECORE FX1 Digital USB Camera Battery Charger (https://amzn.to/3fG0cTk) Kirk: Blue Violet (https://amzn.to/3vR3ysa), by Cig Harvey Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

We often talk about "bringing up the shadows" and "recovering highlights" when editing photos, particularly with raw files. But what does that mean exactly? This week, we walk through some edits to show just how that's done. This episode is available as audio with embedded images, and also as a video—go to photoactive.co and get the video link in the show notes. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-84-shadows-highs)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! 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We’ve talked about using an iPhone as a camera, but what about as a photo editor? The iPhone and iPad have come a long way since the early models, and they’re now quite capable digital darkrooms. But can you do “real” editing on them? Jeff and Kirk reveal how they use their devices with their photos, and cover some of the top editing apps for iOS. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-22-ios-apps)) The iPad for Photographers (https://ipadforphotographers.com/), Jeff’s book Photoshop for iPad (https://theblog.adobe.com/adobe-photoshop-aero-gemini-dimension-photoshop-cc/) (Adobe) "Finally: Real Photoshop on the iPad (https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/15/17969754/adobe-photoshop-apple-ipad-creative-cloud),” The Verge Color Management (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_management) (Wikipedia) Snapseed (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8) Affinity Photo for iPad (https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/ipad/) Review: Affinity Photo for iPad (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/affinity-photo-for-ipad-review), DPReview Lightroom CC mobile (https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html) VSCO (https://vsco.co) Our Snapshots: Jeff: USB Camera Battery Charger (https://amzn.to/2RaTmG0) (be sure to search for a model that supports your camera’s battery) Kirk: Stalker (https://amzn.to/2CHdNGP), directed by Andrei Tarkovsky; Kirk's article about Stalker (https://www.kirkville.com/andrei-tarkovskys-stalker-the-great-existentialist-science-fiction-film/)

As with every new iPhone release, Apple touts the camera capabilities more than any of the other features. Jeff upgraded to the iPhone 12 Pro right away, while Kirk is happy with his iPhone 11. In this episode, they talk about the choices around iPhones as cameras, and why Jeff ultimately didn’t go for the iPhone 12 Pro Max, which features better camera capabilities. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-81-iphone12pro)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) iPhone 12 Pro (https://www.apple.com/iphone-12-pro/) Austin Mann Reviews the iPhone 12 Pro (http://austinmann.com/projects/iphone-12-pro-camera-review-glacier) Austin Mann Reviews the iPhone 12 Pro Max (http://austinmann.com/projects/iphone-12-pro-max-camera-review-zion) Review: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro , two gems, one jewel (https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/20/review-iphone-12-and-iphone-12-pro-two-gems-one-jewel/), TechCrunch Review: The iPhone 12 Pro Max is worth its handling fee (https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/09/review-the-iphone-12-pro-max-is-worth-its-handling-fee/), TechCrunch Compare iPhones (https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/), Apple Apple’s Photos App and Lens Correction (https://kirkville.com/apples-photos-app-and-lens-correction/) Halide devs on iPhone 12 Pro Max results (https://blog.halide.cam/the-iphone-12-pro-max-real-pro-photography-267ad4ac94e2) Photographer captures the highest resolution snowflake photos in the world (https://www.dpreview.com/news/2899775234/photographer-captures-the-highest-resolution-snowflake-photos-in-the-world?ref_=pe_1822230_551069790_dpr_nl_452_15) Modernist Bread (https://amzn.to/3nxTiQT) Modernist Cuisine Gallery (https://modgallery.wpengine.com/collection/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Autofocus Portrait Lens (https://amzn.to/3q1zMyk) Kirk: Modernist Bread (https://amzn.to/3nxTiQT) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Is photo editing too difficult? Layers and sliders and specialized apps and lots of options are available to us for processing our digital photos. How much is too much, and are we moving away from photography and getting lost in software? Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-147-editing-hard)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 129: Visualizing the Edit (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-129-visualize-edit) Our Snapshots: Jeff: DJI Air 3 (https://amzn.to/3DJ9BES) Kirk: Peak Design Micro Clutch, Revisited (https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/straps/products/microclutch) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

In episode 110, Kirk and Jeff talked about dealing with distortion when you’re editing your photos. Now we’re happy to welcome portrait photographer and educator John Cornicello to discuss distortion when you’re photographing. You know those grids of headshots that demonstrate how wide-angle lenses cause distorted features? They’re wrong, and John explains why. Guest: John Cornicello: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/johncornicello/), website (https://cornicello.com/) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-117-cornicello)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Anatomy of a Studio Portrait (https://cornicello.com/portrait-book), by John Cornicello Episode 110: Distortion (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-110-distortion) Photographic Lenses and Shutters, 1940 (https://amzn.to/3l82Bb3), by Richard W St Clair Dolly vs Zoom and perspective in photography (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-iL-D1ia4Q) Our Snapshots: Jeff: AeroPress Go (https://amzn.to/3l4qPTE) Kirk: Cranberry Margarita Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

In the very early days of the PhotoActive podcast, when Jeff was a nervous first-time podcast host, Kirk said to him, “It’s OK. Once you do a hundred of these, you’ll be better.” Well, here we are! Episode 100! To celebrate, we’re showcasing some of our favorite episodes and sharing what we’ve learned from them. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Follow the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-100)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Intego Mac Podcast (https://podcast.intego.com) The Next Track Podcast (https://www.thenexttrack.com) Write Now with Scrivener Podcast (https://podcast.scrivenerapp.com) Take Control of Scrivener 3 (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/scrivener-3/) Episode 44: Minimalist Photographer Michael Kenna (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-44-kenna) Episode 74: Michael Kenna and His New Book 'Buddha' (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-74-kenna) Episode #8 - Gordon Laing on Taking Great Photos In Camera (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-8-gordon-laing) Episode #10 - Quintin Lake's Long Photo Walk (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-10-quintin-lake) Episode 82: Quintin Lake Returns (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-82-quintin) Episode 35: Martin Parr Shot My Portrait (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-35-parr) Episode 70: One-Light Portraits with Sandra Coan (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-70-coan) Episode 79: Professional Retouching with Lisa Carney (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-79-carney) Episode 78: Everyday Photo Retouching (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-78-retouch) Episode #5 - Wenmei Hill Interview (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-5-wenmei-hill) Episode 43: Autofocus with Rishi Sanyal (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-43-autofocus) Episode 54: Product Photography with Dan Bracaglia (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-54-bracaglia) Episode 85: Film Camera Love with Dan Bracaglia (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-85-film-bracaglia) Episode 65: Barney Britton on the Future of the Camera Industry (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-65-britton) Episode 67: Chris Niccolls on Making Videos about Photography (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-67-niccolls) Episode 86: Jordan Drake on Shooting Video (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-86-drake) Episode 92: Sensors and Megapixels with Richard Butler (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-92-butler) Episode #26 - RAW Power 2.0 (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-26-raw-power) Episode 38: Levels and Curves with Nik Bhatt (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-38-levels-curves) Episode 62: Photos App Extensions with Nik Bhatt (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-62-extensions) Rocky Nook (http://rockynook.com) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Two episodes ago Jeff expressed cynicism about iPhone add-ons that try to make the phone more like a traditional camera. And yet here we are looking at Kirk’s new Leica LUX Grip accessory...and not hating it? Learn about why this could be the camera grip for the iPhone that succeeds where others falter, and how the Leica LUX app does some very smart things in the name of photography. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-181-leica-lux)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Fjorden Grip (https://shop.fjorden.co/en-us) Leica LUX Grip (https://leica-camera.com/en-US/mobile/lux-grip) Leica LUX App (https://leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/leica-apps/leica-lux) Episode 179: iPhone Camera Accessories (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-179-iphone-add-ons) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina Now that iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and macOS Catalina are out, Jeff and Kirk have some strong opinions on the changes made to the Photos app for each platform. It's time to rant a little. Sponsor Luma Labs - Everyone needs a camera strap that is both comfortable and practical. The Luma Loop lets you carry your camera as a sling or snug to your body when you’re not using it. The new Luma Loop 3.5 features custom designed mounting hardware so you don’t have to choose between a strap or a tripod mount. Get 10% off any purchase with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://luma-labs.com (https://luma-labs.com/) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-55-photos-app)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Take Control of macOS Media Apps (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/media-apps/), by Kirk McElhearn Take Control of Your Digital Photos, Second Edition (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/digital-photos/), by Jeff Carlson Take Control of Photos (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/photos/), by Jason Snell Episode 52: iPhones 11 and Semantic Rendering (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-52-iphone11) Inside iOS 12: Photos Encourages More Engagement (https://tidbits.com/2018/09/25/inside-ios-12-photos-encourages-more-engagement/), TidBITS Episode #12: David duChemin on the Long-Building Vision (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-12-david-duchemin) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter (https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W2/lightning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter) Kirk: A Beautiful Anarchy podcast (https://www.abeautifulanarchy.com/podcast) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dc525c399115810da02b486/1571957346601/Luma_Loop_3.5.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dc52634195117763f7fc4bb/1573201470734/four-legged-friends.png?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dc526887e6477001e0b34e6/1573201566861/photos-ios-paused-wifi.png?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dc5271920a93e24c366244a/1573201695798/mysterious-dupe-status.png?format=750w

We all end up carrying too much gear. In this episode, we discuss the mistakes that we've made with gear, and when and why we need certain types of gear. Sponsor Take Control Books. Get 30% off any Take Control Books purchase with the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE. Go to www.takecontrolbooks.com/photoactive (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/photoactive) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show notes: See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-7-need-that-gear). Peak Design Everyday Messenger Bag (https://amzn.to/2JgVYOe) Camera bag insert that can go in any bag (https://amzn.to/2zxT4Fl) Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L (https://amzn.to/2m8p4X4) GorillaPod (https://amzn.to/2N8M6sf) Popa (http://www.brendandawes.com/projects/popa) Anker portable battery pack (https://amzn.to/2NIVJix) (one of many models available) A set of neutral density filters and mount (https://amzn.to/2uhTQBe) Zeiss lens wipes (https://amzn.to/2L9TC5C) Collapsible reflectors (https://amzn.to/2ufzc4R) The iPad for Photographers: Master the Newest Tool in Your Camera Bag (https://amzn.to/2Je8NJm) WD 250GB My Passport Wireless SSD External Portable Drive with SD Card Slot (https://amzn.to/2NHRnZb) Take Control of Your Digital Storage (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/digital-storage) Our snapshots: Jeff: The Photographer's Ephemeris (https://www.photoephemeris.com) Kirk: Helping Hands (https://amzn.to/2JhbXvT) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Here we go again: Apple has released the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, with more camera enhancements including a new 48 megapixel sensor on the Pro. What is pixel binning? Is the Photonic Engine just marketing terminology? Kirk and Jeff break down what’s new…while waiting for the phones they ordered to arrive. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-125-iphone14)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Pixel binning explainer (https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/features/what-is-pixel-binning-everything-you-need-to-know-about-this-camera-tech) Apple's iPhone 14 and 14 Pro: Imaging tech examined (https://www.dpreview.com/articles/6110937480) Compare iPhone Models (https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: The Follower (https://driesdepoorter.be/thefollower/) Kirk: TRI-X 400 FOR CAPTURE ONE (https://digistock.net/product/tri-x-400-for-capture-one/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

We’ve talked about several photo editing applications in the past, and in this episode we turn our attention toward Luminar 4 (and not just because one of us has a forthcoming book about it). Skylum has overhauled Luminar in significant ways for version 4, with an emphasis on AI features that save a lot of time and effort on your part. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-59-luminar)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Get Luminar 4 here (affiliate link) Episode 55: Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-55-photos-app) Episode 53: Focus Stacking (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-53-focus-stack) How Machine Learning Is Winning the Photographic Face Race (https://creativepro.com/how-machine-learning-is-winning-the-photographic-face-race/), CreativePro Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-21-hdr) Luminar Website (https://www.skylum.com/luminar/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Video: Lighting, Logistics, and Strategies for a Life in Photography (https://www.creativelive.com/class/lighting-logistics-and-strategies-for-a-life-in-photography-joe-mcnally?via=autocomplete) Kirk: Update Your Camera and Lens Firmware (check your camera manufacturer’s site) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e0efb768b8ce3465d6f15bd/1578040315037/barn-before.png?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e0efc13d1d8651e2890fe7b/1578040401431/barn-after.png?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e0efc91b798ea3c9a389890/1578040530573/barn-bw.png?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e0efcfdd1d8651e28910936/1578040587563/sky-replace-before.jpeg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e0efd46d1d8651e28910c8a/1578040667642/sky-replace-after.jpeg?format=750w

We’re pleased to welcome back Michael Kenna to the PhotoActive podcast. In this episode, we chat with him about his new book Buddha, how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected a photographer that spends much of his time traveling, and the value of finding treasure in one’s photo archive. Guest: Michael Kenna (http://michaelkenna.net/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/michaelkennaphoto/) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-74-kenna)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Michael's books mentioned in the podcast: Buddha (https://amzn.to/3kC9wYw) Rafu (https://amzn.to/33OybDp) Holga (https://amzn.to/30J6KsK) Mont St. Michel (https://amzn.to/2XPJMOB) Publishers: Prestel (https://prestelpublishing.randomhouse.de/PublishingHouse/Prestel/58500.rhd) Nazraeli press (https://www.nazraeli.com) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Sugru (https://amzn.to/30OEe8U) Kirk: MetaImage app (https://neededapps.com/metaimage/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

The US government has begun to impose high tariffs on goods brought in from nearly every country in the world. Since most camera gear is made in Japan and China, what does this mean for the industry and, more important, for your own purchasing decisions? Since the policies are changing by the day, we decided to release this episode a week early. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-184-tariffs)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Touting Panasonic’s new LUMIX S9 camera, a representative was quoted saying that Micro Four Thirds sensors are more difficult to understand than full-frame sensors, especially for people with “low camera literacy.” That piqued our interest, because many photographers assume that a full-frame sensor is just inherently better. But is that true? And is it really that confusing? We also touch on LUTs, which Panasonic is pushing on the S9 by dedicating a button to choosing different look-up tables for creative color rendering in camera. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Sponsor: Photo Scout from Cascable Photo Scout is an app for people who love to take photos, but don’t love checking sunset calculators, aurora reports, and weather forecasts every single day. Simply tell Photo Scout what you want and it’ll keep an eye on everything for you and notify you when it’s time to go get that perfect shot. Need a particularly vibrant sunset? The moon perched directly atop a mountaintop? The sun hitting that perfect spot in the sky? Photo Scout has you covered with all that and more - you say where, we say when. Check it out with a free trial today! Find it at photo-scout.app (https://photo-scout.app). Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-167-sensors-luts)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Panasonic LUMIX S9 Initial Review (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-s9-initial-review), DPReview Panasonic Lumix S9 Initial Review: Small, Pretty, and Confusing (https://petapixel.com/2024/05/22/panasonic-s9-initial-review-small-pretty-and-confusing/), PetaPixel Micro Four Thirds is Hard for Those With Low Camera Literacy to Understand: Panasonic (https://petapixel.com/2024/07/08/micro-four-thirds-is-hard-for-those-with-low-camera-literacy-to-understand-panasonic/) Image Sensors, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_sensor_format) Julia (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10975574/) (TV Show, 2022-2023) Snapshots: Jeff’s snapshot: France Is a Feast (https://amzn.to/3LdZnjz) Kirk’s snapshot: The Scarlet Papers, Matthew Richardson (https://amzn.to/4bOSjo7) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Michael Kenna has been photographing for 45 years, and is well known for his minimalist, black-and-white landscape photos. Kirk took a trip to Bosham, on the southern coast of England, to see a 45-year retrospective exhibit of his work, and to talk with Michael Kenna about his photography. Sponsor Neomodern: Neomodern treats your photos like art, offering simple, affordable concierge printing and framing. Neomodern works with you to make gorgeous work from your images that you'll be proud to hang on your walls. Go online or drop in to the gallery at 1898 Union Street in San Francisco. PhotoActive listeners can get 20% off any order using the code PODCAST! https://www.neomodern.com (https://www.neomodern.com) Guest: Michael Kenna (http://michaelkenna.net/) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-44-kenna)) Michael Kenna - A 45-Year Retrospective, Bosham Gallery (https://boshamgallery.com/exhibitions/15/) Ripples and Reflections, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England 1973 (https://boshamgallery.com/exhibitions/15/works/image_standalone328/) Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, London, England 1975 (https://boshamgallery.com/exhibitions/15/works/image_standalone317/) Rafu (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1590054989/kirkmcelhearn) Sadakichi's Docks, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan 2012 (https://boshamgallery.com/exhibitions/15/works/image_standalone329/) Hillside Fence, Study 5, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan 2004 (https://boshamgallery.com/exhibitions/15/works/image_standalone311/) Flying Bird over San Marco, Venice, Italy 1990 (https://boshamgallery.com/exhibitions/15/works/image_standalone308/) Moon Set, Lake Campotosto, Abruzzo, Italy 2015 (https://boshamgallery.com/exhibitions/15/works/image_standalone319/) Salvador Dali, The Persistence of Memory (https://www.moma.org/collection/works/79018) Winding Wall, Mont St. Michel, France 2004 (https://boshamgallery.com/exhibitions/15/works/image_standalone337/) Harold Edgerton (https://edgerton-digital-collections.org) Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 6, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan 2007 (https://boshamgallery.com/exhibitions/15/works/image_standalone324/) Photo Book Review: Holga by Michael Kenna (https://photos.kirkville.com/photo-book-review-holga-by-michael-kenna/) Huangshan Mountains, Study 25, Anhui, China. 2009 (http://michaelkenna.net/gallery.php?id=8) Huangshan Mountains, Study 42, Anhui, China. 2010 (http://michaelkenna.net/gallery.php?id=8) Chrysler Building, Study 3, New York, New York, USA 2006 (https://boshamgallery.com/exhibitions/15/works/image_standalone302/) Flying Bird over San Marco, Venice, Italy 1990 (https://boshamgallery.com/exhibitions/15/works/image_standalone308/) Mont St. Michel, France 1991 (https://boshamgallery.com/exhibitions/15/works/image_standalone318/) Photo Book Review: Mont St. Michel, by Michael Kenna (https://photos.kirkville.com/photo-book-review-mont-st-michel-by-michael-kenna/) Photography Book Review: France, by Michael Kenna (https://photos.kirkville.com/photography-book-review-france-by-michael-kenna/) Le Notre's Gardens, France, 1987-2009 (http://michaelkenna.net/gallery.php?id=31) Quixote's Giants, Study 5, Campo de Criptana, Spain 1996 (https://boshamgallery.com/exhibitions/15/works/image_standalone334/) Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Study 6, Bordeaux, France 2012 (https://boshamgallery.com/exhibitions/15/works/image_standalone305/) Trees, Burford, Oxfordshire, England 1983 (https://boshamgallery.com/exhibitions/15/works/image_standalone333/) Recent Work (http://michaelkenna.net/gallery2.php?id=11) Six Flying Birds, Bath, Avon, England. 1987 (http://michaelkenna.net/gallery2.php?id=11) Michael Kenna's books (http://michaelkenna.net/publications.php#1) Rafu photos (http://michaelkenna.net/gallery.php?id=107) Ruth Bernhard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Bernhard) Nazraeli Press (http://www.nazraeli.com) One Picture Book #92: Kussharo Lake Tree (http://www.nazraeli.com/opb/michael-kenna-one-picture-book-92-kussharo-lake-tree) Thanks to Luke Whitaker and Angus Haywood of Bosham Gallery for their warm welcome. And thanks to Michael for the ice cream. Our Snapshots: Jeff: Bypass the Camera Roll in iOS 13 (https://jeffcarlson.com/2019/06/03/bypass-the-camera-roll-in-ios-13/) Kirk: Forms of Japan: Michael Kenna (https://amzn.to/2KwflY4) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

When they set out to produce a gift guide—the first one in three years—Kirk and Jeff chose items that really reflect how they approach photography, and items that hopefully aren’t on every other photo gift guide out there. This episode covers a gamut of price ranges and interests, so something is sure to appeal to you as the giver or the receiver this holiday. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Follow the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-106-gift-guide)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 29: Christmas Gift Guide (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-29-christmas-gift-guide) Photocombobulate Episode 8 Holiday Gift Guide (https://www.photocombobulate.com/episodes/8) PhotoActive Episode 94: All About SD Cards (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-94-sd-cards) Mesh Laundry Bag (https://amzn.to/3wSz3Uc) Peak Design Everyday Sling bags - 10L $150 (https://amzn.to/3Cf4Yz2) Peak Design Cuff (https://amzn.to/3qI8tf5) William Eggleston: The Outlands - $385 (https://amzn.to/3HBob1U) The Real Deal, by Joe McNally (https://rockynook.com/shop/photography/the-real-deal/ref/251/?campaign=photocombobulate) (Get 40% off using the code CARLSON40.) Apple Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader - $29 (https://amzn.to/3HngZX7) Biolite Rechargeable Headlamp (https://amzn.to/3DkwCfi) Alec Soth: Photographic Storytelling | Magnum Learn - $99 (https://www.magnumphotos.com/learn/course/alec-soth-photographic-storytelling/) Apple Pencil (https://amzn.to/3qMESl3) Balvenie Week of Peat Whiskey (https://us.thebalvenie.com/stories/the-week-of-peat) YESPLZ Coffee Subscription (https://yesplz.coffee) Kirk’s Books: - Take Control of macOS Media Apps (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/media-apps/) - Take Control of Scrivener (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/scrivener-3/) - Take Control of Audio Hijack (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/audio-hijack/) - Take Control of Launchbar (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/launchbar/) Jeff’s Books: - Take Control of Apple Watch (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/apple-watch/) - Take Control of Your Digital Storage (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/digital-storage/) - Take Control of Managing Your Files (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/managing-files) - Take Control of Your Digital Photos (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/digital-photos/) - The Photographer’s Guide to Luminar AI (https://rockynook.com/shop/photography/the-photographers-guide-to-luminar-ai/ref/251/?campaign=photoactive) (Get 40% off using the code CARLSON40.) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

We welcome back Nik Bhatt, of Gentlemen Coders and RAW Power fame, to pick his brain on editing photos using levels and curves: what the differences are between the two tonal adjustment tools, and how to use them. We also talk about understanding the histogram, and touch on editing white balance and why we may be using the eyedropper tool wrong. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-38-levels-curves)) Production Note: We’ve decided to change the frequency of episode releases to fortnightly (every two weeks) due to current commitments we both have. Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) RAW Power (https://rawpower.app/) PhotoActive Episode #26 - RAW Power 2.0 (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-26-raw-power) Download the RAW file we used as an example in this episode (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ncsfvjjyzi1v9l5/DSC01192.ARW?dl=0) (21 MB) Batch Processing in Apple Photos (https://www.kirkville.com/batch-processing-in-apple-photos/), by Kirk Our Snapshots: Jeff: White Wall AR (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/whitewall-ar/id1401291671), iOS app Kirk: White Balance Gray Cards (https://amzn.to/2UBe9VD) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Comet Neowise is streaking across the sky as we publish this latest episode of the PhotoActive podcast. How can you capture it, or any views of the night sky, in photos? We’re happy to welcome Glenn Randall, author of the book Dusk to Dawn, to talk all about photographing the night sky, from lens choices to composition to post-processing. Guest: Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GlennRandallPhotography) Glenn Randall Photography (https://www.glennrandall.com) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-72-randall)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Dusk to Dawn, a Guide to Landscape Photography at Night (https://rockynook.com/shop/photography/dusk-to-dawn/), by Glenn Randall PhotoPills (https://www.photopills.com) Photographer’s Ephemeris (https://www.photoephemeris.com) SunSurveyor (https://www.sunsurveyor.com) Bahtinov Mask (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahtinov_mask) Roger Clark (https://clarkvision.com/articles/astrophotography-color-and-critics/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: PhotoStatistica app (https://www.bristolbaycodefactory.com) Kirk: Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS (https://amzn.to/32q9Zq9) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f115fffa32d132e865d9908/1594974417250/milky-way-over-bear-lake-ii.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f1160215d2af67c3afe44bb/1594974439604/Aurora_over_Mt_Monolith_master_980.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f116038b5314845ac1a37a7/1594974475367/Milky_Way_from_Dead_Horse_Point_master_9.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f1160583d5b4f2eef95827a/1594974498873/Perseid_Meteor_Shower_over_the_Titan_II_.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f116075cdf800755d70d70d/1594974359579/pheasant.jpeg?format=750w

How has the past pandemic year affected or changed your photography? Kirk and Jeff discuss not just cancelled trips and lost opportunities, but also the process of getting back into the habit of photography as we hopefully head toward a vaccinated, post-Covid reality. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-88-year-that-was)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode #13 - Aspect Ratios and Why They're Important (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-13-aspect-ratios) Episode 74: Michael Kenna and His New Book 'Buddha' (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-74-kenna) Alec Soth Photographic Storytelling (https://www.magnumphotos.com/learn/course/alec-soth-photographic-storytelling/) Episode 77: Photo a Day Challenge (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-77-photo-a-day) Gordon Laing: Rode Wireless Go II review: PERFECT wireless mic? (https://youtu.be/aeVhepR6Tj4) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Rode Wireless Go Microphones (https://amzn.to/2N1ZMLr) Kirk: Alec Soth YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHIxfgu7HE9_Tok9OGNrQ_g) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Author, educator, photographer, and all-around knowledgeable guy Ben Long joins us this week to talk about the 9th — yes, ninth — edition of his comprehensive book “Complete Digital Photography.” We cover how photography and people’s expectations about photography have changed since the early versions of the book. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive) Guest: Ben Long (Complete Digital Photography (https://completedigitalphotography.com/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/benlong100/)) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-34-ben-long)) Production Note: We’ve decided to change the frequency of episode releases to fortnightly (every two weeks) due to current commitments we both have. Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Complete Digital Photography, Ninth Edition (https://amzn.to/2AQUoS6), by Ben Long Pentti Sammallahti (https://www.lensculture.com/pentti-sammallahti) Richard Misrach (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Misrach) Desert Cantos (https://amzn.to/2RQgjCn), by Richard Misrach Jerry Uellsman (http://www.uelsmann.net/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: 3 Legged Thing Punks Corey Aluminum Tripod Kit w/ AirHed Neo (https://amzn.to/2VWPXxL) Kirk: Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB 100 Aluminum Tripod with SBH-100 Ball Head (https://amzn.to/2DbHBv6) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

With photographers finding themselves with unexpected time on their hands at home, it's a great time to update the location data in the photos in your library. Pierre Bernard joins us again to talk about the new features in his Mac app HoudahGeo 6.0, indulging our lazy photographic habits, and...how HoudahGeo supports scuba divers? Sponsor HoudahGeo -- If you want to take photos and remember where they were shot, and your camera doesn't have built-in geotagging, use HoudahGeo 6.0 on the Mac to attach GPS coordinates and location names to your photos. Get 25% off HoudahGeo 6.0 with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://www.houdah.com/houdahGeo/buy.html?coupon=PHOTOACTIVE (https://www.houdah.com/houdahGeo/buy.html?coupon=PHOTOACTIVE) Guest: Pierre Bernard (https://www.houdah.com/) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-68-houdahgeo6)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) HoudahGeo 6.0 (https://www.houdah.com/houdahGeo/) Episode 40: Location Exploration with HoudahGeo (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-40-houdahgeo) This is What the Crowd of Photographers Looks Like During ‘Firefall’ in Yosemite (https://petapixel.com/2016/02/23/crowd-photographers-looks-like-firefall-yosemite/), PetaPixel Crisis in our national parks: how tourists are loving nature to death (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/nov/20/national-parks-america-overcrowding-crisis-tourism-visitation-solutions), The Guardian Our Snapshots: Jeff: Shoot with a Pro (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTeE1ITWP6-zbxHqfU9Gz7g), YouTube Kirk: The Zen of Creativity (https://amzn.to/2ZpWPbg) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5ec63ad6aaeba61a098cd4b3/1590049577671/yosemitecrowdsfirefallfeat.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5ec63b45162eeb564210c902/1590049663169/2019+11+Bali+148.jpg?format=750w

We're tackling two topics in this episode of PhotoActive. First up, all-important backups! We emphasize backups all the time, but what does a good backup system look like? Then, after the break, we turn a never-ending corner and look at 360-degree photography, an interesting and creative niche. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-37-backups-360)) Production Note: We’ve decided to change the frequency of episode releases to fortnightly (every two weeks) due to current commitments we both have. Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) PhotoActive Episode #27 - Flying High with Ian Schray and Drones (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-27-schray-drones) Backblaze Hard Drive Stats for 2018 (https://www.backblaze.com/blog/hard-drive-stats-for-2018/) Backups for Busy Creatives (https://creativepro.com/backups-for-busy-creatives/), Jeff’s article at CreativePro.com How to Back Up Your Mac to Multiple Time Machine Disks (https://www.kirkville.com/how-to-back-up-your-mac-to-multiple-time-machine-disks/), Kirk’s article at his website Take Control of Backing Up Your Mac (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/backing-up?aff=AFL5392537175) Samsung T5 Portable SSD - 500 GB - USB 3.1 External SSD (https://amzn.to/2U7UKv4) A 360-degree photo shot by Jeff, at Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jefflcarlson/media_set?set=a.10154023708703004&type=3) Samsung Gear 360 at Museum of Flight (https://youtu.be/gRm82Ivn46E), video at YouTube The Best 360-Degree Camera (https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-360-degree-camera/), The Wirecutter Ricoh Theta V 360 Spherical Camera (https://amzn.to/2SxRd7G) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Peak Design Shell (https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/covers/) Kirk: Drive Docks (https://amzn.to/2EBufsw) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Google’s Pixel phones are held up as the Android smartphones to follow, and their cameras are often pitted against the iPhone as examples of the state of the art. However, as Kirk discovered when he bought a Pixel 8, the details matter... such as the Pixel 8 not being able to use the full resolution of its main camera. Also in this episode, we check in with some new developments in the generative photography world with Adobe’s release of Firefly 2 and GenAI integration in Photoshop. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-152-android-ai)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Take Control Books (https://takecontrolbooks.com/) MacVoices Video with Take Control (https://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-23264-a-20th-anniversary-take-control-authors-reunion-1/) Can an iPhone user learn to love Android? | Macworld (https://www.macworld.com/article/222966/can-an-iphone-user-learn-to-love-android.html) An iPhone user's (surprisingly positive) experience with Windows Phone (https://www.macworld.com/article/225235/an-iphone-users-surprisingly-positive-experience-with-windows-phone.html) Pixel 8 Specs (https://store.google.com/product/pixel_8_specs?hl=en-US&pli=1) Made by Google '23: Keynote (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxlaUCJZ27E) Google Pixel 8 Pro Review for Photographers: Android’s Best Camera (https://petapixel.com/2023/10/17/google-pixel-8-pro-review-for-photographers-androids-best-camera/) The Best Android Phone | Wirecutter (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-android-phone/) Adobe MAX 2023: Here's what Lightroom users need to know (https://www.dpreview.com/news/4857219044/adobe-max-2023-lightroom) Episode 138: DPReview and AI (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-138-ai) Adobe announces improved Firefly AI, new Content Credentials, and more at MAX 2023 (https://www.dpreview.com/news/5324251005/adobe-max-2023-news) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

This week we talk to landscape film photographer Angus Haywood about building his own darkroom in a shed behind his house, seeing the world in a square aspect ratio, and the pace and people you experience when shooting film. Guest: Angus Haywood (http://www.angushaywood.com/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angus_haywood_photography/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angushaywoodphotography) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-76-haywood)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Bosham Gallery (https://boshamgallery.com) Episode 74: Michael Kenna and His New Book ‘Buddha’ (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-74-kenna) Piezography Inks (https://piezography.com) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Avalanche (https://cyme.io/avalanche-photo-conversion/) Kirk: - Kirk: Shooting in High ISO (https://fujifilm-x.com/global/stories/the-newest-film-simulation-acros/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Our recent discussions of AI and the Photos Clean Up tool have brought us full circle to the bigger question: What is a photo? Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Sponsor: Nitro from Gentlemen Coders Currently featured by Apple as an “App We Love,” Nitro is the new photo editor and manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad from the developer of RAW Power. And now, Nitro is on sale for the holidays. You can get Nitro for 50% off until December 2nd, 2024, and 20% off after that. Designed for every photographer and every photograph, Nitro combines flexible storage options, unmatched camera support, and professional editing tools. If you liked Aperture or RAW Power, you’ll love Nitro and its beautiful user interface. On the editing side, Nitro includes full masking support with AI masks, gradients, and brushes. Remove dust blemishes and other imperfections using Clone and Spot Removal tools. And, just like RAW Power, you can apply raw-specific tone and tuning adjustments. Nitro gives you more control over Apple's RAW decoder than any other app. And, it’s great at editing JPEGs and HEIF images too! For organizing, your photos can live in Apple’s Photos library or in the file system, with support for XMP sidecars and synchronizing metadata and edits with iCloud Photo Library. Nitro also supports more cameras and formats than Photos, Darkroom, or Photomator, including compressed Fujifilm RAW files and the Nikon HE format. And while comparing shots, synchronize pan and zoom of up to 16 images at a time. Integration with ExifTool on the Mac lets you see and compare all of the metadata in your images. Try Nitro for free for 7 days without any obligation. No subscription signup, no nonsense. And remember, you can get Nitro for 50% off until December 2nd, 2024, and 20% off after that. Check it out at https://nitrophoto.app (nitrophoto.app). Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-175-what-is-photo)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

What is 2019 going to look like? While we aren’t interested in making resolutions that are easily forgotten or ignored, we do have lots of ideas to spark your photographic creativity. Chief among those: Be less critical more often. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-32-new-years)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode #14 - Chris Marquardt Goes Wide-Angle (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-14-marquardt) Leica M Monochrom (https://amzn.to/2C3nZHt) #chimping (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/chimping/) at Instagram #shakespearehouse (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/shakespearehouse/) at Instagram #kerryparkseattle (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/kerryparkseattle/) at Instagram Oblique Strategies cards (https://amzn.to/2SGIAc5) Obliques app (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/obliques/id1340653947?mt=8) (iOS) Our Snapshots: Jeff: The Photo Ark: One Man’s Quest to Document the World’s Animals (https://amzn.to/2VlsxC7), by Joel Sartore and Douglas H. Chadwick Kirk: Apple Pencil 2 (https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Tom Watson and Stefan Borsje created the Glass app as a way to get back to the experience of enjoying photography, without the endless pursuit of engagement metrics and traffic and all the things other apps (cough Instagram cough) do that detracts from it. We talk to them about the Glass approach, the new iPad app, and the upcoming web version. Guests: Tom Watson (website (https://glass.photo/tom)) Stefan Borsje (website (https://glass.photo/sborsje)) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-111-glass)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Glass app (https://glass.photo/) Glass on the Web preview (https://glass.photo/highlights/our-next-platform) Jeff’s Glass Profile (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk’s Glass Profile (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Glass on iPad (https://glass.photo/highlights/ipad) Glass Feedback Board (https://feedback.glass.photo/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Apple AirPods Max (https://amzn.to/3BuwiKQ) Kirk: XP-PEN Deco mini7W Wireless Graphics Drawing Tablet (https://amzn.to/3JfCEjM) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

You want to capture a wide-angle shot, but what if your widest lens isn’t wide enough? In this episode, Jeff and Kirk talk about creating panoramas, from the ingenious Pano mode in the iPhone’s Camera app to stitching many images from traditional cameras or drones. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-49-pano)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Google Street View view of the inside of the Royal Shakespeare Theater (https://www.google.com/maps/@52.1906557,-1.7038714,3a,75y,275.57h,90.08t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sAF1QipPq-ptrKFF-NLSbH_gyNr742qxBcEpC50OCew_R!2e10!3e11!7i13312!8i6656) Navigable panorama in Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156015128173004&set=a.111161548003&type=3) Gigapixel panorama example (https://www.willpearson.co.uk/london-wide/) by Will Pearson Our Snapshots: Jeff: Understanding Photography (https://amzn.to/2H81ggP), by Sean T. McHugh Kirk: Pixelmator Pro (http://pixelmator.com/pro/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Aspect ratios in photography are about more than making prints at 8x10 or 5x7 sizes. In fact, aspect ratio has been key in defining some of the best-known photos in the world. In this episode, Kirk and Jeff talk about why every photographer should understand the importance of aspect ratios. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: Aspect Ratio (image) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspect_ratio_(image)), Wikipedia Harness the Creative Power of Aspect Ratio in Photography (https://fujifilmxgfx.com/gfx-techniques/aspect-ratio-photography/) Fujifilm GFX 50S Sample Images (https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/3125129958/fujifilm-gfx-50s-samples-gallery) at DPReview Pragmatics (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pragmatics), Wikipedia Why You Need To Grasp Social Media Image Aspect Ratio (https://louisem.com/244469/social-media-image-aspect-ratio) Square, Andrew Gibson (https://digital-photography-school.com/aspect-ratio-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/) Our snapshots: Jeff: Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer (https://amzn.to/2MsdzcG), by Gregory Heisler Kirk: Spect (https://spect-app.com/) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

The day has arrived: Kirk finally purchased his dream camera, the Leica Q2 Monochrom. Why would someone pay for a camera that shoots only in black and white? In this episode, we talk about the advantages of a sensor without RGB, how shooting with the Q2 Monochrom is changing the way Kirk shoots, and processing the images in Capture One. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Follow the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-104-leica)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Leica Q2 Monochrom (https://us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-Q/Leica-Q2-Monochrom) Episode 92: Sensors and Megapixels with Richard Butler (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-92-butler) Cycling through the crop lines (https://leicarumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Leica-Q2-frame-lines.gif) Capture One (https://www.captureone.com/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Shimoda Explore v2 (https://shimodadesigns.com/explore-v2-30-starter-kit/) Kirk: Eyes Wide Open! 100 Years of Leica Photography (https://amzn.to/3GlTH36) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Long walks are great opportunities to bring a camera and make photos—but what about 10,000 km of walking? In this episode, Kirk and Jeff welcome photographer Quintin Lake, who is walking the entire coastline of Britain and taking photos of what he discovers. Our interview talks about the motivation behind Quintin’s The Perimeter project, how it quickly made him realize what gear is essential and what can be left behind, and why ambitious projects like this are worth pursuing. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show notes: See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here (https://photoactive.squarespace.com/home/episode-10-quintin-lake). Quintin Lake home page (http://quintinlake.com) Quintin Lake on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/quintinlake/) The Perimeter project (http://www.theperimeter.uk) The Perimeter FAQ (https://theperimeter.uk/faq/) Quintin’s Kit List (https://lighterpack.com/r/evrlk7) The Last Resort (https://pro.magnumphotos.com/C.aspx?VP3=SearchResult&ALID=2S5RYDYDHEB9), by Martin Parr Martin Parr on His Infamous Photo Series, The Last Resort (http://www.anothermag.com/art-photography/8073/martin-parrs-last-resort) The Photographer’s Ephemeris (TPE) app (https://www.photoephemeris.com/) Peak Design Capture Clip (https://www.peakdesign.com/product/clips/) Our snapshots: Jeff: Verbatim USB-C Pocket Card Reader (http://amzn.to/2jXr0DE) Kirk: Retro Cameras (https://amzn.to/2LKwKht), by John Wade If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

“With writing I’m trying to use a story to create images, and with photography I’m trying to use images to create a story.” That’s S J Watson, best-selling novelist of Before I Go to Sleep. In this episode we talk to him about how street photography feeds his writing and vice-versa, and the way different endeavors contribute to creative mindsets. Guest: SJ Watson (https://www.sjwatson-books.com), Photography (https://sj-watson.myshopify.com/). Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-148-watson)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Before I Go to Sleep, by S.J. Watson (https://amzn.to/3OWuLWh) Write Now with Scrivener (https://podcast.scrivenerapp.com/27) Zona: A Book About a Film About a Journey to a Room, by Geoff Dyer (https://amzn.to/3P0ET0l) let's get lit podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-get-lit/id1697518965) The Experiment (https://sjwatson.substack.com/s/the-experiment) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Call Sheet (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/callsheet-find-cast-crew/id1672356376) Kirk: Michael Kenna | Hokkaido 2020 (https://benrido-store.com/product/michael-kenna｜hokkaido-2020%E3%80%80/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

If you’re like Jeff and Kirk, you probably have multiple photo libraries spread across your disks. Whether it’s because you use several editing apps, or some libraries are tied to outdated applications (RIP Apple Aperture), you don’t want to lose track of all those photos. This week, Matthieu Kopp of CYME joins us to talk about converting and managing multiple libraries using CYME’s utilities Avalanche and Peakto, and why both tasks aren’t as simple as you might think. Guest: Matthieu Kopp, CYME (https://cyme.io/) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-144-kopp)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Avalanche (https://cyme.io/avalanche-photo-conversion/) Peakto (https://cyme.io/peakto-photo-organizer-software/) Special deal! CYME is offering a 20% discount on their utilities Peakto and Avalanche until July 23, 2023 using the code PHOTOACTIVE20 at checkout when purchasing from CYME. Our Snapshots: Jeff: Greg Williams Photo Breakdowns: The Stories Behind 100 Portraits (https://amzn.to/3r2BHHO) Kirk: Kindle Scribe (https://amzn.to/3qMX2Vx) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Where are your photos stored? Internal disks, external drives, network-attached storage? In this episode, Kirk and Jeff talk about strategies for where to put and access all those digital files your cameras create. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-99-storage)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 37: Backups and 360-degree Cameras (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-37-backups-360) Take Control of Your Digital Storage (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/digital-storage/), by Jeff Carlson Our Snapshots: Jeff: DriveDx (https://binaryfruit.com/drivedx) Kirk: Carbon Copy Cloner (https://bombich.com) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Artist, photographer, and writer Harold Davis joins us to discuss his new book Creative Black & White, 2nd Edition, and we talk about the photographer as artist, and how to see the world in monochrome. Guest: Harold Davis: Instagram (http://instagram.com/haroldldavis/), website (https://www.digitalfieldguide.com) Creative Black & White (https://rockynook.com/shop/photography/creative-black-and-white-2nd-edition/) - save 40% with the code HDAVIS40. Giveaway: We’re giving away a copy of Harold’s book, Creative Black & White, to two PhotoActive listeners! To be eligible, simply subscribe to our newsletter that we use to announce new episodes: the form is at the bottom of every PhotoActive page (https://photoactive.co/). If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-50-davis)) Episode 44: Minimalist Photographer Michael Kenna (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-44-kenna) Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonrise%2C_Hernandez%2C_New_Mexico) by Ansel Adams (Wikipedia) Ansel Adams on capturing Moonrise over Hernandez (http://www.dpreview.com/news/7556227844/ansel-adams-on-capturing-moon-over-hernandez), interview that includes the original image. Silver Efex Pro (https://nikcollection.dxo.com/silver-efex-pro/) Skylum Tonality filters for Luminar (https://skylum.com/blog/tonality-styles-come-to-luminar-) Episode 42: Memory Cards (Kirk's snapshot pick, the Tonality filters) (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-42-memory-cards) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Zeiss 200 Lens Wipes (https://amzn.to/31lAysJ) Kirk: A piece of black cloth (https://amzn.to/2GSojwi) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

If you want to learn all about something, write a book about it. Or, to avoid yourself a lot of work, read someone else’s book about it! Jason Snell has written several versions of his book Take Control of Photos, and he joins us to talk about what’s new in Apple’s photo software and ecosystem for the Mac and iOS devices. We also talk about making print books and calendars, features that were removed from Photos earlier this year, and how machine learning is going to play a more important role in photo software. Sponsor Luma Labs - Everyone needs a camera strap that is both comfortable and practical. The Luma Loop lets you carry your camera as a sling or snug to your body when you’re not using it. The Luma Loop’s mounting hardware is custom designed so you don’t have to choose between a strap or a tripod mount. Get 10% off any purchase with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://luma-labs.com (https://luma-labs.com/) Guest: Jason Snell (SixColors.com (https://sixcolors.com), Twitter (https://twitter.com/jsnell), Instagram (https://instagram.com/jsnell)) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-30-snell-photos)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Take Control of Photos (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/photos?aff=AFL5392537175) iCloud Storage Plans and Prices (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201238) Samsung T5 Portable SSD - 2TB - USB 3.1 External SSD (https://amzn.to/2LvthzQ) Books and calendars in Photos for Mac: What are the best options? (https://sixcolors.com/post/2018/11/photos-mac-books-calendars-mimeo-motif/), SixColors.com Motif (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/motif/id1404636482?mt=12) Mimeo Photos (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mimeo-photos/id1282504627?mt=12) Shutterfly (http://shutterfly.com) Luma Labs from the factory floor Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/lumalabsllc/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Whoosh! Screen Shine (https://amzn.to/2UgmHS7) ($13) Kirk: SD Card Reader (https://amzn.to/2UXaQIO) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Part of enjoying photography is understanding photography. What makes a “good” photo? How much of that is based on the circumstances around its creation? In this episode, we talk about looking at photography with a critical eye. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Sponsor: Nitro from Gentlemen Coders Nitro is the brand new photo editor and manager from the developer of RAW Power. Designed for every photographer and every photograph, Nitro combines flexible storage options, unmatched camera support, and professional editing tools. If you liked Aperture or RAW Power, you’ll love Nitro. On the editing side, Nitro includes full masking support with AI masks, gradients, and brushes. Remove dust blemishes and other imperfections using Clone and Spot Removal tools. And, just like RAW Power, you can apply raw-specific tone and tuning adjustments. Nitro gives you more control over Apple's RAW decoder than any other app. For organizing, your photos can live in Apple’s Photos library or in the file system, with support for XMP sidecars and synchronizing metadata and edits with iCloud Photo Library. Nitro also supports more cameras and formats than Photos, Darkroom, or Photomator, including compressed Fujifilm raw files. And while comparing shots, synchronize pan and zoom up to 16 images at a time. Try Nitro for free for 7 days without any obligation. No subscription signup, no nonsense. Check it out at https://nitrophoto.app (nitrophoto.app). Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-163-photo-criticism)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 155: Favorites from The Photo Book (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-155-photo-book) Fotografiska Museum, Stockholm (https://www.fotografiska.com/) Rinko Kawauchi at Fotografiska (https://stockholm.fotografiska.com/en/exhibitions/rinko-kawauchi) John Berger: Ways of Seeing (https://amzn.to/3UGRDur) Ways of Seeing website (https://www.ways-of-seeing.com/) Understanding a Photograph (https://amzn.to/3UVWnhj) Geoff Dyer: See/Saw (https://amzn.to/3K5Dgeh) The Ongoing Moment (https://amzn.to/3WxWXDc) The Street Philosophy of Garry Winogrand (https://amzn.to/3WzEDcT) Susan Sontag: On Photography (https://amzn.to/44Dt9a2) Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable (https://weta.org/watch/shows/american-masters/garry-winogrand-all-things-are-photographable) Miles Davis, 1958, by Dennis Stock (https://store.magnumphotos.com/products/magnum-editions-miles-davis-usa-1958) Episode 144: Wrangling Libraries with Matthieu Kopp (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-144-kopp) Peakto Search for Lightroom Classic: Using AI to search the contents of your photos (https://www.dpreview.com/articles/0126352152/peakto-search-for-lightroom-classic-using-ai-to-search-the-contents-of-your-photos), DPReview Snapshots: Jeff’s snapshot: Peakto Search (https://cyme.io/peakto-search-plugin-lightroom/) Kirk’s snapshot: Jonathan Jones: Earthly Delights: A History of the Renaissance (https://amzn.to/3QJJIeL) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Dan Bracaglia joins us again to talk about that perennial problem: rekindling the joy of photography. Especially in winter, it’s easy to remain uninspired about photography, when in fact we know that there are image possibilities everywhere. We chat about some unusual steps to find fun in photography. Guest: Dan Bracaglia: Instagram (http://instagram.com/thelondonbroil/), website (https://www.thelondonbroil.com/) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-112-bracaglia)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) More Than Fun, David DuChemin (https://www.abeautifulanarchy.com/podcast/episode-079), A Beautiful Anarchy podcast Opinion: Ode to the 'happy accident' or why film photographers have more fun (https://www.dpreview.com/opinion/2689723039/film-fridays-ode-to-the-happy-accident), Dan Bracaglia, DPReview Panda Lab (http://pandalab.com) Episode 109: Joe McNally Is The Real Deal (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-109-mcnally) Episode 36: Photographing with Constraints (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-36-constraints) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Shimoda Filter Wrap 100 (https://shimodadesigns.com/filter-wrap-100/) Kirk: Modern Color (https://amzn.to/3C9aRzq), Fred Herzog Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Rich Baum joins us this week to talk about real estate and interior photography, a type of shooting that relies as much on discipline and adherence to rules as it does on creative problem solving. If you’re looking to expand your photographic skills or push into the field as a career, good news: you can get started pretty easily by shooting the rooms you’re already in! Guest: Rich Baum Photography (https://http://richbaum.com) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/richbaumphotography/) YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rFPm3P2KLxqgbNoN6DXyA) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-73-baum)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Luxury Home Magazine (https://www.luxuryhomemagazine.com) Rich’s YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rFPm3P2KLxqgbNoN6DXyA) Shooting Spaces Podcast (https://shootingspacespodcast.com) Romantic Puget Sound Water View Getaway (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/41177609), the AirBnB that Jeff photographed Really Bad MLS Photos (Private Facebook group) (https://www.facebook.com/groups/146553387152/) Clarification of Expectations (https://youtu.be/XAUoX-BHS-s), YouTube Video Architectural Digest (https://www.architecturaldigest.com/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Epson SureColor P600 Inkjet Printer (https://amzn.to/2XfwjiT) Kirk: Michael Kenna: Buddha (https://amzn.to/3262AfN) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/5f23d34265c1d4272e4b2845/5f23d342237e90233519a8f3/1596183395358/whidbey1.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/5f23d34265c1d4272e4b2845/5f23d34273be23267bab772e/1596183392752/whidbey2-bed.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/5f23d34265c1d4272e4b2845/5f23d359bcdb807c8a8c22f2/1596183410146/whidbey3-fireplace.jpg?format=750w

We talk about the many advanced features that the iPhone's camera contains, and explain some tips and shortcuts that can make your iPhone photos better. Sponsor Charcoal Book Club. Get 10% off a membership to regularly receive photo books. Go to www.charcoalbookclub.com (https://charcoalbookclub.com) and use the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE to get the discount automatically. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show notes: See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-2-libraries). Specs for each iPhone model (https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/6/28/15885636/iphone-10th-anniversary-hardware-specifications-comparison-apple-ios) Use Portrait mode on the iPhone (https://support.apple.com/en-gb/ht208118) Apple Doesn't Want Coders Messing With iPhone Buttons — Sometimes (article about the Camera+ app using the volume buttons to trigger the shutter) (https://www.wired.com/2010/12/camera-plus-volume-snap/) Take and edit Live Photos (https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT207310) Jeff's iPhone 8 Plus sample gallery (https://www.dpreview.com/samples/1713583606/iphone-8-plus-sample-gallery) HDR is enabled by default on the iPhone 8 Plus, and that's a really good thing (https://www.dpreview.com/articles/4326186527/hdr-is-enabled-by-default-on-the-iphone-8-plus-and-that-s-a-really-good-thing) PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/); find the secret word you need to join the group at the end of the podcast. Our snapshots: Apple how to Shoot on iPhone videos (https://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/photography-how-to/) Mont St. Michel, by Michael Kenna (https://photos.kirkville.com/photo-book-review-mont-st-michel-by-michael-kenna/) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Photographer, podcaster, and author Chris Marquardt just published the book Wide-Angle Photography, and he joins us to talk about the time he took only a 24mm lens on a photo tour and fell in love with wide-angle lens photography. We cover composition, thinking in wide-angle terms, and shooting with tilt-shift lenses. Sponsor The Photographer’s Ephemeris: It’s all about the light. Plan your outdoor photography in natural light, at any location on the planet. Get 33% off the Photo Planning Tools bundle - three apps - at the App Store. https://www.photoephemeris.com (https://www.photoephemeris.com) Guest: Chris Marquardt (https://chrismarquardt.com/) Tips from the Top Floor (http://tipsfromthetopfloor.com/) podcast Happy Shooting (http://happyshooting.de/) podcast (in German) The Future of Photography (https://thefutureofphotography.com/) podcast Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: Wide-Angle Photography, by Chris Marquardt: Order from Rocky Nook (https://rockynook.com/shop/print/wide-angle-photography/), or use a PhotoActive Amazon affiliate link (https://amzn.to/2LJok54) to help support the show. Patients are desperate to resemble their doctored selfies. Plastic surgeons alarmed by ‘Snapchat dysmorphia.’ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/08/06/patients-are-desperate-to-resemble-their-doctored-selfies-plastic-surgeons-alarmed-by-snapchat-dysmorphia/), Washington Post 24mm Canon Tilt-Shift Lens (https://amzn.to/2LGxQWM) 24mm Nikon Tilt-Shift Lens (https://amzn.to/2NyClUR) 24mm Rokinon Tiilt-Shift Lens for Sony mount (https://amzn.to/2C3TPXW) Lensbaby (http://lensbaby.com) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be eligible for a random giveaway of Photographer’s Ephemeris apps and all future prize drawings. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. Our snapshots: Jeff: RAW Power app (https://gentlemencoders.com) Kirk: The Photo Book (https://amzn.to/2C1MmZB) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

We chat with Gordon Laing about how to take great photos without post-processing, by taking advantage of the capabilities of your camera. Guest Gordon Laing, Camera Labs (https://www.cameralabs.com) Gordon Laing on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cameralabs/) His book In Camera (https://amzn.to/2uvSnaQ) Sponsor Charcoal Book Club. Get 10% off a membership to regularly receive photo books. Go to www.charcoalbookclub.com (https://charcoalbookclub.com) and use the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE to get the discount automatically. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show notes: See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here (https://photoactive.squarespace.com/home/episode-8-gordon-laing). Fujifilm film simulations (https://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/products/digital-cameras/detail/action/show/product/x100f/features-31501/film-simulation/) Our snapshots: Jeff: Cable Matters 480 GB Thunderbolt 3 SSD (https://amzn.to/2mtChdj) Kirk: LFI Magazine (https://lfi-online.de/ceemes/en/magazine/) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

It’s that time again: new iPhones! By which we mean, of course, new Apple Cameras That Also Do Other Stuff. Kirk and Jeff are both upgrading their phones this year, largely due to the new Camera Control button but also the 48 MP (megapixel) ultra-wide camera and the new 48 MP Fusion camera that reads data fast enough to remove the shutter lag when shooting raw images. There’s a lot to discuss in this bonus-length episode! Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Nitro from Gentlemen Coders Nitro is the new photo editor and manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad from the developer of RAW Power. Designed for every photographer and every photograph, Nitro combines flexible storage options, unmatched camera support, and professional editing tools. If you liked Aperture or RAW Power, you’ll love Nitro and its beautiful user interface. On the editing side, Nitro includes full masking support with AI masks, gradients, and brushes. Remove dust blemishes and other imperfections using Clone and Spot Removal tools. And, just like RAW Power, you can apply raw-specific tone and tuning adjustments. Nitro gives you more control over Apple's RAW decoder than any other app. And, it’s great at editing JPEGs and HEIF images too! For organizing, your photos can live in Apple’s Photos library or in the file system, with support for XMP sidecars and synchronizing metadata and edits with iCloud Photo Library. Nitro also supports more cameras and formats than Photos, Darkroom, or Photomator, including compressed Fujifilm RAW files and the Nikon HE format. And while comparing shots, synchronize pan and zoom up to 16 images at a time. Integration with ExifTool on the Mac lets you see and compare all of the metadata in your images. Try Nitro for free for 7 days without any obligation. No subscription signup, no nonsense. Check it out at https://nitrophoto.app (nitrophoto.app). Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-170-iPhone16)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 165 - Sensors and LUTs (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-167-sensors-luts) Everything You Can Do with iPhone 16’s New Camera Button (https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/everything-you-can-do-with-iphone-16s-new-camera-button/), CNET Episode 146 - Tea and Coffee (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-146-tea-coffee) Snapshots: Jeff’s Snapshot: MHW-3BOMBER Mini Cube 2 Coffee Scale (https://amzn.to/4efZYOF) Kirk’s Snapshot: Peak Design iPhone 16 Pro Max case (https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/mobile/products/everyday-case?variant=41298189058125) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

In this episode of PhotoActive, we have some specific ideas about photographing with constraints. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge of individual shooting features (such as aperture or shutter speed) or get out of a creative rut, imposing constraints on yourself can actually turn out to be a freeing exercise. Sponsor Gentlemen Coders RAW Power 2 lets you process raw files on your Mac with full control over Apple’s raw engine, offering features previously available only in Aperture. It has exceptional highlight recovery, as well as noise reduction, capture sharpening, gamut mapping, and more. RAW Power also works with JPEGs, TIFFs, and other standard image formats. RAW Power 2 runs as an extension in Apple Photos or as a standalone app. RAW Power 2 for iOS is a full photo library app that offers the same features, and works with your existing Photos library. Learn more at rawpower.app (https://rawpower.app). Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-36-constraints)) Production Note: We’ve decided to change the frequency of episode releases to fortnightly (every two weeks) due to current commitments we both have. Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) PhotoActive #10 - Quintin Lake’s Long Photo Walk (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-10-quintin-lake) Photo: Ripening (https://www.kirkville.com/photo-ripening/) PhotoActive #3 - Black and White (https://www.photoactive.co/home/hbjd5jmzachebladjpsfy37342j4fa) In the Real World (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq3N2KWAttU), the William Eggleston documentary PhotoActive #8 - Gordon Laing on Taking Great Photos In Camera (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-8-gordon-laing) Three Notable New Photobooks: Don McCullin, Michael Kenna, and Todd Hido (https://www.kirkville.com/three-notable-new-photobooks-don-mccullin-michael-kenna-and-todd-hido/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Using iOS Shortcuts to Import Photos into Lightroom CC Mobile (https://jeffcarlson.com/2019/01/23/using-ios-shortcuts-to-import-photos-into-lightroom-cc-mobile/) Kirk: Bright Black World (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/159005475X/kirkmcelhearn), by Todd Hido Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

When we last checked in with Quintin Lake, he was walking the coastline of the United Kingdom and photographing what he found. In September 2020 he finished the trip: 6,835 miles (11,000 kilometers) and 179,222 photos. As he continues to edit his backlog and make and sell prints, we caught up with him to talk about the experience. Guest: Quintin Lake (http://quintinlake.com), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/quintinlake/) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-82-quintin)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) The Perimeter project (http://www.theperimeter.uk) The Perimeter FAQ (https://theperimeter.uk/faq/) Quintin’s Kit List (https://lighterpack.com/r/evrlk7) The Broomway (https://www.instagram.com/p/CHi-Z6ygx26/) White horizon, Irish Sea, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland (https://quintinlake.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/183-Senwick-Church-to-Cardoness-Castle/G0000BBToEmihoe4/I00009_rGM9dWk2E/C0000mCxn4dk3d2w) Hiroshi Sugimoto (https://www.sugimotohiroshi.com) Banded Clouds (https://quintinlake.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/088-Lynmouth-to-Minehead/G0000T8uHfEDCZR8/I00005_v_k9S5ffk/C0000Log2AitVK8k) Kirk's Print: Arctic Horizon, Greenland, 2006 (https://www.quintinlake.com/portfolio/C00001.3fAMKTFwY/G00008b7de5W2Nfo/I00009ZCDFDjUsA0) Route Map (https://theperimeter.uk/route-map/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: HomePod mini (http://apple.com/homepod-mini/) Kirk: MacBook Air (Apple M1 Silicon) (https://www.apple.com/macbook-air/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

On the surface, making photos with the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro is relatively simple: pick a zoom level, pick a format (raw or not), and go. But as soon as you get just below the surface, you’re faced with a surprising amount of complexity. In this episode, we wade into all the megapixels (including from the iPhone 14 Pro) to try to make sense of it all. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-151-iphone15-hands-on)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Note: Jeff discovered after recording that the problem he was seeing with HDR photos on his MacBook Pro was caused by a setting in a separate app (Lunar), not a bug in macOS Sonoma. Photomator 3.1 review: A machine-learning augmented photo editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/photomator-3-1-review-a-machine-learning-augmented-photo-editor-for-mac-iphone-and-ipad), DPReview Special deal: $10 off first year membership offer (https://glass.photo/offer/photoactive) Our Snapshots: Jeff: OneWorld 65 International Adapter (https://oneadaptr.com/products/oneworld-65-international-adapter-with-65w-pd-charger) Kirk: Starfield (https://bethesda.net/en/game/starfield) game Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

With the bonkers success of the Fujifilm X100VI, it seemed only a matter of time before Fuji made a compact camera based around its GFX medium format line. That’s the recently-announced GFX100RF, a new compact-ish, 100 megapixel, fixed-lens, $5,000 camera. We look at the inventions and the tradeoffs incorporated into this high-res entrant into the compact field. (Image: Fujifilm) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-183-fuji-gfx100rf)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Fujifilm GFX100RF (https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/gfx100rf/) Episode 157: Photos at the High End: Hasselblad 907x/CFV 100C (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-157-hasselblad) Fujifilm GFX100RF review: one sensor, nine cameras (https://www.theverge.com/reviews/633769/fuji-gfx-100rf-review-medium-format-compact-camera), The Verge Fujifilm GFX100RF Review: An X100 All Grown Up (https://petapixel.com/2025/03/20/fujifilm-gfx100rf-review-an-x100-all-grown-up/), PetaPixel Leica Q3 vs. FujiFilm GFX100RF size comparison (https://leicarumors.com/2025/03/23/leica-q3-vs-fujifilm-gfx100rf-size-comparison.aspx/), Leica Rumors Episode 159: Fuji X100VI and the Appeal of Small Fixed-Lens Cameras (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-159-fuji-x100vi) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.