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161 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsJeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn discuss photography and the Apple ecosystem. We cover using an iPhone or any other camera with Apple hardware and software, and we welcome photographers to discuss their work.
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Episode 111: The Glass App(roach) to Photography
February 18, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 17.1 MBTom 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://jeffcarlso...
Episode 110: Dealing with Distortion
February 04, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 19.8 MBWhat 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 ph...
Episode 109: Joe McNally Is The Real Deal
January 21, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 18.3 MBJoe McNally, who humbly refers to himself as a “working photographer,” has shot everything from high-concept editorial to the Olympic games, and established a reputation as one of the most generous photographers in the business. We talked with Joe about his dogged start on the streets of 1970s New York City and how he’s built his career, which he chronicles in his new book, The Real Deal: Field Notes from the Life of a Working Photographer (https://rockynook.com/shop/photography/the-real-deal...
Episode 108: Masking in Lightroom
January 07, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 28.1 MBThe 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 PhotoActi...
Episode 107: Simulated vs. Optical Background Blur
December 10, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 19.3 MBYou shot a lovely portrait and realized later that the background could benefit from some artistic blur. It used to be that if you didn’t get it in camera, you were stuck. But now it’s possible to recreate that blur using AI features in software later. Or, if you captured the shot using the iPhone’s Portrait Mode, you can edit the effect whenever you want. Is the software option really worth doing? Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfol...
Episode 106: PhotoActive 2021 Gift Guide
November 26, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBWhen 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://instagr...
Episode 105: Aaron Hockley and Computational Photography
November 12, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 22 MBArtificial 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.i...
Episode 104: The Leica Episode
October 29, 2021 07:30 - 39 minutes - 20.6 MBThe 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...
Episode 103: Posing People with Lindsay Adler
October 15, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 19.5 MBDoes the thought of posing people for portraits make you nervous? Our guest this week is fashion and portrait photographer Lindsay Adler, whose book The Photographer’s Guide to Posing will calm your nerves and give you the tools to make beautiful photos of people. Lindsay talks about how she prepares for a portrait shoot, techniques to encourage great poses, working with everyday people compared to working with models, and much more. Guest: Lindsay Adler (website (https://lindsayadlerphotogra...
Episode 102: The iPhone 13 Pro Cameras
October 01, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 17.7 MBIt’s Apple’s best iPhone ever! Well, yes, they say that every year, but this time around the camera improvements are more exciting than in the past. In this episode, we look at what’s new, from the sizes of the lenses and sensors themselves to the Cinematic and Macro modes, in the iPhone 13 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), Ki...
Episode 101: Practicing Photography with Ben Long
September 17, 2021 07:15 - 42 minutes - 19.9 MBWhat does it mean to really practice your craft? In this episode we welcome back photographer and educator Ben Long to PhotoActive to talk about his wonderful new book The Practicing Photographer: Essays on Developing Your Photographic Practice. We talk about why practice involves more than grabbing your camera every once in a while, about getting out of creative ruts, and the value of studying other photographers’ works. Guest: Ben Long (Complete Digital Photography (https://completedigitalp...
Episode 100: One Hundred
September 03, 2021 09:15 - 30 minutes - 17 MBIn 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.k...
Episode 99: Photo Storage
August 20, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 15.8 MBWhere 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.c...
Episode 98: Camera Accoutrements
August 06, 2021 07:45 - 37 minutes - 17.7 MBThere are all sorts of camera accessories out there, but for this episode, Kirk and Jeff challenged themselves to consider only add-ons that stay affixed to a camera all (or most) of the time. From additional shutter buttons to thumb rests and screen protectors, we look at whether these items are worth consideration, and if they help or hinder one’s photographic experience. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (...
Episode 97: William Neill's Landscape
July 23, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 20.3 MBWilliam 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...
Episode 96: Photographing Kids
July 09, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 16.1 MBWe’d bet that a sizable portion of the DSLR or mirrorless camera market wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for parents wanting to take photos of their kids. Too often, though, people think that just buying a “good camera” will ensure good photos. Then they discover just how fast kids move. In this episode, Kirk and Jeff talk about overcoming challenges unique to photographing children using traditional cameras. (And why using an iPhone instead can be a better option most of the time.) Hosts: Jeff's...
Episode 95: Lens Filters Are Cool
June 25, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 16.4 MBWe’re talking filters in this episode—not the kind you apply in Instagram to make your photos look different, but actual glass filters that change how light passes through the lens. Neutral density (ND) filters, circular polarizing (CPL) filters, infrared (IR) filters, and the debate over whether ultraviolet (UV) filters are worthless junk or actually useful. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagra...
Episode 94: All About SD Cards
June 11, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBYou 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...
Episode 93: P Is for Professional
May 28, 2021 09:45 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBDo you capture photos using your camera’s automatic modes, or do you shoot using manual settings? Jeff and Kirk debate both approaches, looking at situations where each is appropriate and clarifying which features constitute “auto” modes. 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 Instag...
Episode 92: Sensors and Megapixels with Richard Butler
May 14, 2021 08:15 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBCamera marketing often leans heavily on sensor size and numbers of megapixels, because those are numbers that are easy to sell. But are they easy to understand? When does an APS-C sensor outperform a medium format one? Are larger pixels better? Should Jeff take the plunge and buy the 100 megapixel Fujifilm GFX 100S? Our guest Richard Butler, technical editor at DPReview, helps clarify how sensor sizes and megapixels affect the way you shoot photos. Guest: Richard Butler: Instagram (https://ww...
Episode 91: iOS Editing Workflows
April 30, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 17 MBIn 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 ...
Episode 90: Bryan William Jones on How We See
April 16, 2021 08:45 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBRetinal neuroscientist Bryan William Jones joins us this week for a fascinating discussion about how our eyes, brains, and technology work together to create and record images. Can we apply the understanding of the way we see to the way the camera sees? Guest: Bryan William Jones: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bw_jones/), website (https://prometheus.med.utah.edu/~bwjones/) Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bwjones/with/50832021871/) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), ...
Episode 89: Buttons and Knobs
April 02, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 18.3 MBThe experience of using a camera is just as important as what you put in front of the lens. If the controls are complicated — or too minimal — you wind up focusing on the camera, not the images. In this episode, we count buttons and deliberate whether today's cameras are helping or hindering photographers. 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.kirkvil...
Episode 88: That Was the Year that Was
March 19, 2021 07:15 - 35 minutes - 33.5 MBHow 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...
Episode 87: Apple Photos Workflow on Mac
March 05, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 27.5 MBApple’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/jeff...
Episode 86: Jordan Drake on Shooting Video
February 19, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBYour camera likely records video, but if you've never used it, you may be in for a surprise. DPReview TV co-host Jordan Drake joins us to talk about how shooting video on a DSLR or mirrorless camera differs from shooting stills. Guest: Jordan Drake: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thatjordandrake/) DPReview Page (https://www.dpreview.com/about/staff/jordan.drake) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http:/...
Episode 85: Film Camera Love with Dan Bracaglia
February 05, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 34.4 MBDan Bracaglia of DPReview joins us to talk about his love of film cameras, how to get started with film in this day and age, and the enduring appeal of analog photography. 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/jef...
Episode 84: Editing Shadows and Highlights
January 22, 2021 19:30 - 34 minutes - 22.1 MBWe 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://insta...
Episode 83: Raw and ProRaw on the iPhone
January 01, 2021 02:30 - 37 minutes - 86.9 MBIs Apple’s new raw photo implementation ProRAW or FauxRAW? In this episode, we look at why you’d want to shoot raw on an iPhone in the first place, and then dig into the details of Apple’s new ProRAW format, which is available only on the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. 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:/...
Episode 82: Quintin Lake Returns
December 11, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 17.8 MBWhen 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 (htt...
Episode 81: The iPhone 12 Pro Cameras
November 27, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 86.1 MBAs 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://...
Episode 80: Street Photography with Valérie Jardin
November 06, 2020 09:15 - 37 minutes - 18.5 MBStreet photography looks easy: grab a camera, find some people, make some photos. Doing it well is another thing altogether. Photographer, educator, and author Valérie Jardin joins us to talk about the art of street photography, and how to develop the skills for creating great images with the help of her new book, Street Photography Assignments. Guest: Valérie Jardin (www.valeriejardin.com), Instagram (http://instagram.com/valeriejardin), Twitter (https://twitter.com/valeriejardin) Valérie’s ...
Episode 79: Professional Retouching with Lisa Carney
October 23, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 37.1 MBIn 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/...
Episode 78: Everyday Photo Retouching
October 09, 2020 21:00 - 48 minutes - 40.7 MBYou 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...
Episode 77: Photo a Day Challenge
September 25, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 22 MBPhoto 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....
Episode 76: Shooting and Developing Film with Angus Haywood
September 11, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBThis 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/portf...
Episode 75: Creative Garden Photography with Harold Davis
August 28, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 17.6 MBThe 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://jeffcarlso...
Episode 74: Michael Kenna and His New Book 'Buddha'
August 14, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 21.7 MBWe’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 o...
Episode 73: Real Estate Photography with Rich Baum
July 31, 2020 08:45 - 38 minutes - 18.2 MBRich 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...
Episode 72: Night Skies with Glenn Randall
July 17, 2020 08:30 - 44 minutes - 21.4 MBComet 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 (http...
Episode 71: The Exposure Square
July 03, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 19.2 MBYou may be familiar with the Exposure Triangle for determining exposure in photos, which is made up of ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. In this episode, Kirk explains that it's actually an Exposure Square we need to consider. We also discover the limits of Jeff's knowledge of film photography terms, since his photographic experience is almost entirely digital. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instag...
Episode 70: One-Light Portraits with Sandra Coan
June 19, 2020 07:30 - 36 minutes - 17.1 MBPortrait photography can seem awfully daunting if you’ve never done it. How many lights do you use? Which modifiers are the best? Do you need a studio? How much money should you spend to get started? Oh, and how do you relate to the person in front of your camera? We talk with pro portrait photographer Sandra Coan about shooting with just one light and one modifier—using film!—and her book Crafting the Natural Light Look. Guest: Sandra Coan (https://www.sandracoan.com) Sandra's Instagram (htt...
Episode 69: What to Print, with Rick LePage
June 05, 2020 09:45 - 39 minutes - 18.7 MBThe last time we talked with Rick LePage, he gave us the basics of printing your own photos. We’re pleased to welcome him again as a guest to go deeper into the topic, starting with the question: How do you choose what to print? It sounds like an easy query, but we discuss not just what you put on your walls (and which walls), but also how printing helps define you as an artist. Guest: Rick LePage (https://ricklepage.com) Rick's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bigbuckaroo/) Complete Digi...
Episode 68: Revisiting Geotagging with HoudahGeo 6.0
May 22, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 18.7 MBWith 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 ...
Episode 67: Chris Niccolls on Making Videos about Photography
May 08, 2020 07:30 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week we’re joined by Chris Niccolls, co-host (with Jordan Drake) of DPReview TV, one of our favorite video resources about photography. Yes, there are hundreds of photographers on YouTube, but we’ve long enjoyed Chris’s and Jordan’s friendly and knowledgable approach to reviewing photo gear and educating viewers about all aspects of photography and videography. Guest: Chris Niccolls (https://www.dpreview.com/about/staff/chrisniccolls), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chris.niccolls...
Episode 66: Manual Focus Lenses and Jeff's New Luminar Book
April 24, 2020 07:30 - 33 minutes - 15.8 MBThe autofocus capabilities in today’s cameras are amazing, so why would anyone buy a lens that offers only manual focus? Jeff and Kirk talk about situations where autofocus isn’t a consideration, such as buying inexpensive fast lenses or using an adapter to mount one brand’s lenses on another brand’s camera (like Nikon lenses on a Fujifilm body). We also chat about Jeff’s just-released book, The Photographer’s Guide to Luminar 4. We’ll be giving away a few copies to subscribers of the PhotoAc...
Episode 65: Barney Britton on the Future of the Camera Industry
April 10, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBCamera 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/barneybrit...
Episode 64: Creativity Is Problem Solving, with David duChemin
March 20, 2020 07:30 - 41 minutes - 19 MBCreativity Is Problem Solving, with David duChemin A few months ago when we invited David duChemin to return as a PhotoActive guest to talk about his new book The Heart of the Photograph, we had no idea it would be at the disruptive beginning of a global pandemic. We talk with David about being creative in this new situation, and how creativity can translate into resiliency. Then we focus on his book, and the questions it raises for how we approach making and working with photographs. Guest: ...
Episode 63: Sharing Photos
March 13, 2020 08:15 - 32 minutes - 15.9 MBPhotos are meant to be shared, but with digital photos the options multiply. In this episode, Kirk McElhearn and Jeff Carlson look at several ways to share photos with friends and family. 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 ...
Episode 62: Photos App Extensions with Nik Bhatt
February 28, 2020 08:30 - 35 minutes - 17.9 MBGentleman Coder Nik Bhatt returns to help explain a complicated topic with Apple’s Photos app: Photos Extensions. If you want to use another tool to edit images beyond what Photos offers, you can load that software’s editing tools within Photos. It seems straightforward, but soon gets tricky if you want to go back and adjust some of your edit settings or even if you perform a minor edit in Photos first. If you’ve ever been confused about the differences between Photos Extensions and the “Edit...