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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, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Get Luminar 4 here (affiliate link) Episode 55: Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina Episode 53: Focus Stacking How Machine Learning Is Winning the Photographic Face Race, CreativePro Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography Luminar Website Our Snapshots: Jeff: Video: Lighting, Logistics, and Strategies for a Life in Photography 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 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group 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, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Episode 50: Harold Davis Creative Black & White Episode 53: Focus Stacking Rule of Thirds, Wikipedia Guardian UK Photos of the Day Dec 10, 2019 Episode 8: Gordon Laing on Taking Great Photos In Camera Our Snapshots: Jeff: MacBookPro 16-inch, Affiliate link | Apple.com Kirk: Electronic Level feature in cameras Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group 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 step away from your camera. No, not put it away for the holidays—we’re talking about triggering the camera remotely! In this episode, Jeff and Kirk talk about various ways to trip the shutter from afar, such as using an Apple Watch to control the Camera app on an iPhone, remote cable releases, and products that control a mirrorless or DSLR via apps. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Episode 39: Tripods with Mason Marsh Fuji X Secrets Book, by Rico Pfirstinger Fujifilm RR-100 Remote Shutter Release Controller Canon RS60-E3 remote cable release replacement by Fotodiox David Burnett's camera at House Impeachment hearings Photographer David Burnett on shooting his third impeachment: 'I felt that historic pang', DPReview MIOPS Mobile Dongle Fotyrig 1/4" Mini Ball Head Ring Light Adapter Hot Shoe Mount Adapter TriggerTrap Mobile review: control your camera’ shutter with your iOS device, Macworld (Note: In the episode, Jeff misremembered the brand of trigger this article was about.) App-based camera triggers: Alpine Labs Spark vs Miops Mobile Dongle, DPReview Our Snapshots: Jeff: FOTOMIX LB-XT3 for Fujifilm X-T3 Camera Quick Release L-Bracket & Camera Mount Vertical Grip Kirk: Zona, A Book about a Film about a Journey to a Room, by Geoff Dyer Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, such as at Amazon.com, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

With the holidays and Black Friday sales upon us, this is the time that photographers can often get good deals on equipment. In this episode, Kirk and Jeff ponder the reasons you might consider buying a second camera. Perhaps you want a backup for your regular camera, or maybe you want a smaller go-anywhere camera that might encourage you to take photos more often. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Canon’s Q2 2019 Financial Report Shows Steep Decline in Camera Sales, PetaPixel New Fujifilm Financial Results: Instax Declines, Mirrorless Suffers, Revenue Down 12.4% but Fujifilm GFX100 Sells Strong!, Fuji Rumors Leica M Monochrom Episode 44: Minimalist Photographer Michael Kenna DPReview TV: Leica SL2 first impressions Review, DPReview Leica, Lenny Kravitz produce limited edition ‘Drifter’ M Monochrom with snakeskin finish, DPReview Episode #12: David duChemin on the Long-Building Vision First Look: Canon’s EOS Ra Mirrorless Camera, Sky & Telescope Fujifilm X100F Episode 39: Tripods with Mason Marsh Panasonic Lumix ZS200 Episode 46: Pet Photography with Norah Levine Our Snapshots: Jeff: An Art Show, by Veterans Armed with Cameras Kirk: Get a cat Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group 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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Take Control of macOS Media Apps, by Kirk McElhearn Take Control of Your Digital Photos, Second Edition, by Jeff Carlson Take Control of Photos, by Jason Snell Episode 52: iPhones 11 and Semantic Rendering Inside iOS 12: Photos Encourages More Engagement, TidBITS Episode #12: David duChemin on the Long-Building Vision Our Snapshots: Jeff: Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter Kirk: A Beautiful Anarchy podcast Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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 Guest: Dan Bracaglia: Instagram, website DPReview Page Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) DPReview Westcott Ice Light 2 Canon 80D, the camera DPReview uses for product photography Canon 90D Review by Dan Bracaglia and Jeff Keller 2019 Guide: Apple iPad Pro for Photographers Making of Domino’s Commercials: Pulling the Cheese, YouTube video Fuji X-T3 Review, DPRreview TV episode Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 for Video: Quick Look, DPReview TV episode Our Snapshots: Jeff: SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD Kirk: Michael Kenna, Beyond Architecture Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

You can control depth of field in a photo using narrow apertures, but what do you do when that’s not enough to get everything in focus? For macro and some landscape photography, the answer is focus stacking, a technique that blends several images shot at different focal lengths. Kirk and Jeff talk about how it works and when you’d want to use it. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! How-To: Focus Stacking in Photoshop, Adobe Create Episode #20 - The Blur-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named Photographing the Canadian Rockies, Part 1, Nick Page’s video about when he shot the ice image that appears in the Adobe Create article. Affinity Photo Pixelmator Pro Helicon Focus Zerene Stacker Fuji X Secrets, by Rico Rico Pfirstinger Bob Sober Episode 47: Jeff Becomes an Event Photographer Our Snapshots: Jeff: Fujifilm X-T3 Vertical Battery Booster Grip Kirk: Peak Design Standard Plate Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Kirk and Jeff both bought the latest models of Apple’s digital camera - sorry, we mean the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. Does adding a third camera make a difference? Is the ultra-wide camera just a gimmick? And what is “semantic rendering” anyway? We explain why nothing is really real, and yet these might be the best-looking photos people create. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Nilay Patel’s iPhone 11 review in The Verge iPhone 11 Pro Preview: The Camera Hardware Changes, Halide Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography Episode #28 - Low-Light Photography The ultra-wide camera in the iPhone 11 models is fixed-focus, doesn't support Raw capture, DPReview Todd Hido: Homes at Night Todd Hido: House Hunting, Nazraeli site Our Snapshots: Jeff: Anker Wireless Charger, PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand Kirk: Todd Hido: House Hunting Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

We solicited photography questions from the great folks in the PhotoActive Facebook group, and now we have answers! All the answers. Or maybe just the most interesting ones. But definitely some answers. Panoramas, shooting photos in public places, revealing edits, and more. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Episode 23: Printing Photos with Rick LePage Hudson Henry Photography Panoramas Made Simple, by Hudson Henry (PDF). Exclusive free offer to listeners of the PhotoActive podcast, courtesy of Complete Digital Photography Press. Peter Lik Called Out by Photographers Over ‘Faked’ Moon Photo, PetaPixel Instacrammed: the big fib at the heart of New Zealand picture-perfect peaks Episode 40: Location Exploration with HoudahGeo Street Photography - Know Your Rights, Expert Photography Photography and the Law, Wikipedia Droit à l’image (en français) Episode 9: Instagram for Photographers Our Snapshots: Jeff: Gemini Photos Kirk: Flower frog Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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, website Creative Black & White - 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. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Episode 44: Minimalist Photographer Michael Kenna Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico by Ansel Adams (Wikipedia) Ansel Adams on capturing Moonrise over Hernandez, interview that includes the original image. Silver Efex Pro Skylum Tonality filters for Luminar Episode 42: Memory Cards (Kirk's snapshot pick, the Tonality filters) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Zeiss 200 Lens Wipes Kirk: A piece of black cloth Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Google Street View view of the inside of the Royal Shakespeare Theater Navigable panorama in Facebook Gigapixel panorama example by Will Pearson Our Snapshots: Jeff: Understanding Photography, by Sean T. McHugh Kirk: Pixelmator Pro Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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, website FUJIFILM X Series Unlimited: Mastering Techniques and Maximizing Creativity with Your FUJIFILM Camera 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. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Glazer’s Camera in Seattle Far Side: Devil cartoon Fuji X-Forum Galen Rowell, Mountain Light Photography Michael Kenna Rouge gallery Joseph O. Holmes “Custom Machinery” Joel Meyerowitz Empire State photos Our Snapshots: Jeff: Replacement lens caps: 39mm, 67mm Kirk: Rouge, by Michael Kenna Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! CreativePro Week CreativePro Week 2019 Daily Highlights photo album at Facebook (Photos by Jeff) CreativePro Week Instagram Account Luma Loop straps Fujifilm X-T3 body Fujifilm Fujinon XF50-140mm F/2.8 R LM OIS WR Fujifilm Fujinon XF16-55mm F/2.8 R LM WR Our Snapshots: Jeff: BorrowLenses.com [Use this affiliate link to get $30 off a rental; new customers, minimum purchase of $119] Kirk: Flotato Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

When you think of portrait photography, do you envision tails and fur? This week, we talk to Norah Levine about her book Pet Photography: The Secrets to Creating Authentic Pet Portraits, and how to take great photos of four-legged (or winged) family members. 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 Guest: Norah Levine: Instagram, website, Flickr Pet Photography: The Secrets to Creating Authentic Pet Portraits Giveaway: We’re giving away a copy of Norah’s book, Pet Photography: The Secrets to Creating Authentic Pet Portraits, 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. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Episode 35: Martin Parr Shot My Portrait Episode 39: Tripods with Mason Marsh Episode 43: Autofocus with Rishi Sanyal Fujifilm X-T3 5%-off for UK customers Our Snapshots: Jeff: Peak Design Travel Tripod Kirk: Fujifilm X-T3 Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Episode 44: Minimalist Photographer Michael Kenna The Composition of Michael Kenna’s Photographs: Leading Lines Lightroom Affinity Photo Luminar Pixelmator Pro Capture One Pro Alien Skin Exposure Picktorial ON1 Photo Raw RAW Power The Ins and Outs of Non-destructive Editing in Photos for Mac and iOS, by Nik Bhatt at TidBITS Picktorial 4.0 Review, by Jeff in Macworld Capture One Pro 8.3 review: Aperture replacement light on library features, strong on editing tools (old version) Episode 38: Levels and Curves with Nik Bhatt Episode 26: RAW Power 2.0 Our Snapshots: Jeff: TPE, PeakVisor Kirk: Holga Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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 Guest: Michael Kenna Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Michael Kenna - A 45-Year Retrospective, Bosham Gallery Ripples and Reflections, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England 1973 Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, London, England 1975 Rafu Sadakichi's Docks, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan 2012 Hillside Fence, Study 5, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan 2004 Flying Bird over San Marco, Venice, Italy 1990 Moon Set, Lake Campotosto, Abruzzo, Italy 2015 Salvador Dali, The Persistence of Memory Winding Wall, Mont St. Michel, France 2004 Harold Edgerton Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 6, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan 2007 Photo Book Review: Holga by Michael Kenna Huangshan Mountains, Study 25, Anhui, China. 2009 Huangshan Mountains, Study 42, Anhui, China. 2010 Chrysler Building, Study 3, New York, New York, USA 2006 Flying Bird over San Marco, Venice, Italy 1990 Mont St. Michel, France 1991 Photo Book Review: Mont St. Michel, by Michael Kenna Photography Book Review: France, by Michael Kenna Le Notre's Gardens, France, 1987-2009 Quixote's Giants, Study 5, Campo de Criptana, Spain 1996 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Study 6, Bordeaux, France 2012 Trees, Burford, Oxfordshire, England 1983 Recent Work Six Flying Birds, Bath, Avon, England. 1987 Michael Kenna's books Rafu photos Ruth Bernhard Nazraeli Press 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 Kirk: Forms of Japan: Michael Kenna Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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 Guest: Rishi Sanyal, Science Editor at DPReview.com Rishi’s Instagram Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Episode note: The Skype connection was spotty during recording. Apologies for the occasional audio glitch. Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Fuji AF Modes Konica C35 AF, the first mass-produced autofocus camera Video: How phase detection autofocus works, DPReview Phase Detection vs Contrast Detection Autofocus, The Creative Photographer Sony's 'Real-time tracking' is a big leap forward for autofocus, DPReview Our Snapshots: Jeff: The Texture Slider in Lightroom Classic Kirk: Camera bag insert Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Your camera stores photos on memory cards, but trying to understand them is a confusing mess of acronyms, speed claims, and marketing. What’s the difference between a UHS-I SD card and a UHS-II card? We break it all down, including why you may not want the fastest (and more expensive) cards available. 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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Migrate Your Aperture Libraries to Photos or Adobe Lightroom Classic (Apple) Take Control of Your Digital Photos, by Jeff Carlson Best USB-C memory card readers, Macworld, by Jeff Carlson SD memory cards: The features and specifications to look for, Macworld, by Jeff Carlson SanDisk 64 GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Card, 170 MB/s Read SanDisk 64 GB Extreme PRO SDHC UHS-II Card, 300 MB/s Read Sony 32 GB SHDC UHS-II Card, 300 MB/s Read Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) - Silver, the camera Jeff bought. Our Snapshots: Jeff: Fuji X Secrets, by Rico Pfirstinger Kirk: Tonality Mega B&W Pack Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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 Guest: Marie Read Mastering Bird Photography, by Marie Read Marie Read Wildlife Photography on Facebook 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. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram 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) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Episode #33 - The Language of Photo Editing Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5.0-6.3 Di USD G2 for Sony DSLR Cameras Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5.0-6.3 Di USD G2 for Canon DSLR Cameras Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5.0-6.3 Di USD G2 for Nikon DSLR Cameras Marie’s cameras: Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS with 1080p Full-HD Video Mode Digital SLR Camera (Body) Canon EOS 7D Mark II Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Episode #14 - Chris Marquardt Goes Wide-Angle Apple wants to patent a 'Synthetic Selfie' app Our Snapshots: Jeff: Let’s Talk Photography Ep.67 – ‘Phone Photography Excellence’ with Jeff Carlson Kirk: The Future of Photography podcast Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Where did you take that photo? Nearly every smartphone records its position when it captures an image, but very few cameras do. In this episode, we talk to Pierre Bernard, developer of the Mac application HoudahGeo, about how and why you'd want to geotag your photos. Sponsor HoudahGeo -- If you want to take photos and remember where they were shot, and your camera doesn't have built-in geo-tagging, use HoudahGeo on the Mac to attach GPS coordinates and location names to your photos. Get 30% off HoudahGeo with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://www.houdah.com/houdahGeo/buy.html?coupon=PHOTOACTIVE Guest: Pierre Bernard Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) 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! HoudahGeo Wintec WBT-201, the discontinued track logger Pierre uses Review: Canmore G-Porter GP-102+ data logger, by Rob Griffiths Strava Global Heatmap The Strava Heat Map and the End of Secrets, WIRED (29-Jan-2018) Geotag Photos Pro, the iOS app Kirk uses Adobe Photoshop Fix review by Jeff (not yet online) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Adobe Photoshop Fix Kirk: Geotag Photos Pro Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Many photo situations call for stability, and that means setting up a tripod. But the options when choosing one quickly become complicated: height, weight, materials, price, and don’t forget the head that holds the camera. To help sort it all, we welcome photographer, educator, and former photojournalist Mason Marsh to the show. 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 Guest: Mason Marsh Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) 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! Jeff’s recent tripod: 3 Legged Thing Punks Corey Mag Alloy Tripod Kit w/AirHed Neo Kirk’s tripod: Vanguard Alta Pro 3 Legged Thing Albert Peak Design Cuff, which Mason uses to secure his camera to the tripod as backup protection Mason’s tripods: Small: Really Right Stuff TFA-01 Ultra Pocket ‘Pod Medium: Really Right Stuff TVC-23 MK2 Large: Gitzo Tripod Systematic Series 3 XL (Amazon Affiliate Link) Clamp: Really Right Stuff Travel Clamp Kits Mason’s Ballheads: Small: Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ballhead Large: Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ballhead Panorama Head: Really Right Stuff PG-01 Compact Pano-Gimbal Head Head Platypod: Ultra (Amazon Affiliate Link) Our Snapshots: Jeff: 3 Legged Thing Toolz Multi-Tool Kirk: The Fujicron quartet (16mm f2.8) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) 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! RAW Power PhotoActive Episode #26 - RAW Power 2.0 Download the RAW file we used as an example in this episode (21 MB) Batch Processing in Apple Photos, by Kirk Our Snapshots: Jeff: White Wall AR, iOS app Kirk: White Balance Gray Cards Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) 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! PhotoActive Episode #27 - Flying High with Ian Schray and Drones Backblaze Hard Drive Stats for 2018 Backups for Busy Creatives, Jeff’s article at CreativePro.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 Samsung T5 Portable SSD - 500 GB - USB 3.1 External SSD A 360-degree photo shot by Jeff, at Facebook Samsung Gear 360 at Museum of Flight, video at YouTube The Best 360-Degree Camera, The Wirecutter Ricoh Theta V 360 Spherical Camera Our Snapshots: Jeff: Peak Design Shell Kirk: Drive Docks Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) 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! PhotoActive #10 - Quintin Lake’s Long Photo Walk Photo: Ripening PhotoActive #3 - Black and White In the Real World, the William Eggleston documentary PhotoActive #8 - Gordon Laing on Taking Great Photos In Camera Three Notable New Photobooks: Don McCullin, Michael Kenna, and Todd Hido Our Snapshots: Jeff: Using iOS Shortcuts to Import Photos into Lightroom CC Mobile Kirk: Bright Black World, by Todd Hido Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

For this week’s episode, we’re moving to the other side of the camera. Kirk had the opportunity to get his portrait done by world-renowned Magnum photographer Martin Parr. He shares what it was like to be the subject, not the photographer. 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. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) 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! I Had My Portrait Shot by Martin Parr Martin Parr's photos Martin Parr Foundation Remote Scottish Postboxes, by Martin Parr Britain Through the Eyes of the Photographer Who Knows It Best The Gucci Timepieces that Appear in Martin Parr’s Photographs Shot Around the World for #timetoparr Gucci Is Dropping a Super-Limited Book Inspired by Legendary Post-Punk Band New Order Vogue Brazil Cover The Last Resort: See photo #21 for the photo of a woman lying on a towel next to heavy machinery. Yousuf Karsh’s photos of Winston Churchill Martin Parr Portrait Studio 2019 #Martinparr on Instagram Our Snapshots: Jeff: The Photographer’s Guide to Posing, by Lindsay Adler Kirk: ExifTool Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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 Guest: Ben Long (Complete Digital Photography, Instagram) Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) 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! Complete Digital Photography, Ninth Edition, by Ben Long Pentti Sammallahti Richard Misrach Desert Cantos, by Richard Misrach Jerry Uellsman Our Snapshots: Jeff: 3 Legged Thing Punks Corey Aluminum Tripod Kit w/ AirHed Neo Kirk: Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB 100 Aluminum Tripod with SBH-100 Ball Head Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Our Snapshots: Jeff: OWC USB-C Travel Dock Kirk: Use your iPhone light as a flashlight Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Episode #14 - Chris Marquardt Goes Wide-Angle Leica M Monochrom #chimping at Instagram #shakespearehouse at Instagram #kerryparkseattle at Instagram Oblique Strategies cards Obliques app (iOS) Our Snapshots: Jeff: The Photo Ark: One Man’s Quest to Document the World’s Animals, by Joel Sartore and Douglas H. Chadwick Kirk: Apple Pencil 2 Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Affinity Photo Luminar Adobe Lightroom CC Adobe Lightroom Classic CC Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan Take Control of Lightroom CC Alien Skin Exposure X4 Dropbox First look: Skylum Luminar 3 adds support for photo libraries, Digital Asset Manager to follow, by Jeff Carlson, at DPReview Luminar Roadmap, Skylum.com The Photographer’s Guide to Luminar, by Jeff Carlson (forthcoming) Buy Luminar using this link and help support PhotoActive (Affiliate link) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Lumy app Kirk: American Winter, by Gerry Johansson Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group 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 Guest: Jason Snell (SixColors.com, Twitter, Instagram) Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Take Control of Photos iCloud Storage Plans and Prices Samsung T5 Portable SSD - 2TB - USB 3.1 External SSD Books and calendars in Photos for Mac: What are the best options?, SixColors.com Motif Mimeo Photos Shutterfly Luma Labs from the factory floor Instagram account Our Snapshots: Jeff: Whoosh! Screen Shine ($13) Kirk: SD Card Reader Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group 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, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Zeiss Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Decisive Moment Pete Souza: Obama: An Intimate Portrait Georgia O'Keeffe: One Hundred Flowers Seagate Expansion 2TB Portable External Hard Drive Michael Kenna: Huangshan: The Yellow Mountain Michael Kenna's gallery of his Huangshan photos Peak Design Everyday Backpack or Everyday Messenger Bag Planet Earth II / Blue Planet II Peter Lik Amazon (or other) gift cards Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Amazon Basics Monopod An Introduction to the Inverse Square Law, Digital Photography School Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography Luma Labs from the factory floor Instagram account Night Sight camera update for Pixel 3 is awesome, CNET Leica M10 Sample Images Our Snapshots: Jeff: Strobist Kirk: Grant Simon Rogers (Instagram) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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) Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! The Committed Podcast DJI Drones DJI Pantom 2 V2.0 Quadcopter DJI Phantom 4 Quadcopter (Ian’s model) DJI Mavic Pro 1 (Jeff’s model) DJI Mavic Pro 2 FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems information DJI Fly Safe information Our Snapshots: Jeff: Fstop Labs Accessories for DJI Mavic Pro/Platinum/Alpine White - Transport Clip Controller Transmitter Joystick Protector Kirk: 133 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 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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. Guest: Nik Bhatt Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! RAW Power for macOS RAW Power for iOS Episode #6 - Raw vs. JPEG Hands-on: RAW Power for iOS, DPReview Our Snapshots: Jeff: 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2018) Kirk: Any Tripod Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

If you use Apple’s Photos app on your Mac or iOS device, are you also synchronizing your images via iCloud Photo Library? In this week’s episode, Jeff and Kirk talk about the pros and cons of Apple’s cloud service for photos. Why should you consider it? What are the downsides? And if you have your images in the cloud, is that considered a backup? (No, it’s not. We explain why.) 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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Take Control of Your Digital Photos, by Jeff Carlson The Next Track podcast Set Up and Use iCloud Photos, Apple Manage your photo and video storage, Apple Buy more iCloud storage, Apple Spect app Photo browser utilities for the Mac: Quickly sort through a photo shoot, Macworld Inside iOS 12: Photos Encourages More Engagement, TidBITS iMazing HEIC Converter Our Snapshots: Jeff: Mini Gaffer Tape Rolls Kirk: Everyday Photography Every Day podcast by Michael Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

We (good-naturedly) wade back into the question of “What makes a REAL photographer?” In this case, we’re talking about shooting using entirely manual controls or using the auto or semi-automatic modes on your camera. (Spoiler: Anyone with a camera is a real photographer.) We discuss when each approach works, and the advantages of knowing how shutter speed, aperture, and ISO all work together. 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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography Aperture Priority mode (Wikipedia) Shutter Priority mode (Wikipedia) The Exposure Triangle - A Beginner’s Guide (PhotographyLife.com) Episode #8 - Gordon Laing on Taking Great Photos In Camera f/8 and Be There - What We Can Learn from WeeGee’s Philosophy Our Snapshots: Jeff: Road to Seeing, by Dan Winters Kirk: iPhone XS Max Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Do you print your photos? Although we know we should make prints, but getting from screen to paper isn’t always easy. It turns out, though, that printing is much easier today than it used to be. In this episode, we welcome photographer and publisher Rick LePage to talk about printing photos at home, from hardware to paper to inks. 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 Guest: Rick LePage Rick's Instagram Complete Digital Photography Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Kirk's Canon printer Printerville archives Red River Paper Moab Paper Fracture Hahnemuhle FineArt Glossy Inkjet Paper Sample Pack MOAB General Sampler Canon Pro Paper Samples Pack Our Snapshots: Jeff: Moo.com Business Cards Kirk: Magnum square print sale Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) The iPad for Photographers, Jeff’s book Photoshop for iPad (Adobe) "Finally: Real Photoshop on the iPad,” The Verge Color Management (Wikipedia) Snapseed Affinity Photo for iPad Review: Affinity Photo for iPad, DPReview Lightroom CC mobile VSCO Our Snapshots: Jeff: USB Camera Battery Charger (be sure to search for a model that supports your camera’s battery) Kirk: Stalker, directed by Andrei Tarkovsky; Kirk's article about Stalker

“HDR” used to bring to mind surreal landscapes with garish colors and very few shadows. Fortunately, high-dynamic range photography has matured beyond those early days, and is a useful technique for getting more detail out of any scene. The latest iPhone and other smartphone cameras use HDR liberally to create good shots in all types of situations. We talk about making HDR photos using traditional cameras and techniques and also the new iPhone's computational methods. 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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: Photos of Chipping Campden (Google images) Graduated neutral density filter (round) Graduated neutral density filter (rectangular, requires a holder) Aurora HDR: A Photoversity Guide, Jeff’s book Trey Ratcliffe's HDR The Best Camera Lens Filters, Flashes, and Accessories for Taking Great Photos The iPhone XS is a leap forward in computational photography, Jeff’s article at DPReview Lightroom Classic CC Lightroom CC (which does not have HDR capability) Affinity Photo for desktop Aurora HDR 2019 Our Snapshots: Jeff: SanDisk Rescue Pro software Kirk: Hoya Pro 1 Polarizing filter. (Be sure to search for the diameter that matches your lens.) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: Bokeh (Wikipedia) Bokeh in Pictures, The Luminous Landscape Snow Rail, Jeff’s photo with extremely shallow depth of field. Kirk's Flowers & Macro gallery on his photos website; there are a number of photos with shallow depth of field. The Timeless Beauty of Cape Cod Joel Meyerowitz: Cape Light Lensbaby Sol 45 #iphoneportraitmode on Instagram SD memory cards: The features and specifications to look for, Macworld Best USB-C memory card readers, Macworld Our Snapshots: Jeff: Westcott 1107 14-inch 1-Stop Diffuser Kirk: SanDisk Extreme Pro SD Card Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Conversations about photography can lead to unexpected places. Although Jeff has known Michael Rubin since the days when they were both writing technology books for Peachpit Press, it wasn’t until recently that he learned about Michael’s extensive collection of fine-art photography. Of course, he had to introduce Michael to Kirk, which resulted in this episode where we enjoy an enthusiastic conversation with Michael about two prints in his collection: Arnold Newman’s “Igor Stravinsky, 1946” and Elliot Erwitt’s “New York City, 1950.” Sponsor 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. https://www.neomodern.com Guest: Michael Rubin Michael's Instagram Neomodern Everyday Photography Every Day Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: Arnold Newman: Igor Stravinsky, 1946 Arnold Newman: Portraits Jerry Uelsmann photos Elliot Erwitt’s America – New York City, USA. 1950 Elliot Erwitt's jumping dog (Paris, France, 1989), and other photos by Erwitt Joel Meyerowitz, Girl on a Scooter, 1965 f/8 and Be There Robert Frank Street Line Michael Talks about Newman’s “Igor Stravinsky, 1946” at Neomodern Harry Callahan’s Trees in Chicago Our Snapshots: Jeff: Phottix Ares Wireless Flash Trigger Set Kirk: In My Room, Saul Leiter Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Guest: Katrin Eismann Katrin's Instagram School of Visual Arts (SVA) Digital Photography Program Adobe Photoshop Restoration & Retouching (4th Edition) by Katrin Eismann, Wayne Palmer, Dennis Dunbar Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: Kodak (Wikipedia) Apple QuickTake (Wikipedia) Renowned film director Wim Wenders hits out at 'phone photography' Michael Kenna's photo of Stonehenge Robert Capa: In Love and War Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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: A Photojournalist's Field Guide: In the trenches with combat photographer Stacy Pearsall Kirk: Paul Hart: Farmed If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group 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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: Fujifilm X-T3 Episode #14 - Chris Marquardt Goes Wide-Angle Fujinon XF18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS Episode #16 - Buying and Selling Camera Gear Episode #13 - Aspect Ratios and Why They’re Important Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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, Clear Outside app Kirk: Lensbaby Velvet 56 If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: LensRentals.com Borrow Lenses Fujifilm Refurbished (UK) Apple Refurbished Lake in Catskill Mountains, 1971 (Woman Throwing Crutches), Joel Meyerowitz MPB.com Ebay How to Make the Most Money Selling Your Camera Gear, Fstoppers Tips for Buying Used Camera Gear, Digital Photography School 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 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 Kirk: Joel Meyerowitz: Taking My Time If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Time-lapse photography can create dramatic short videos - think about clouds zooming overhead throughout the course of a day or flowers blooming in seconds - but creating time-lapse videos turns out to be remarkably easy. In this episode, Jeff and Kirk walk through the process of using the Time-Lapse mode in the iOS Camera app as well as capturing time-lapse photos with traditional cameras. 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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: A Student Took a Selfie Every Day for Eight Years and It’s the Best Time-Lapse The Longest Way, by Christoph Rehage How Does the iOS 8 Time-lapse Feature Work?, Studio Neat blog Hyperlapse app Benny Hill - End Show Clip Intervalometer example Miops Mobile Dongle (be sure to pick the right model for your camera) Sample Time-Lapse Shot with Miops Mobile Dongle, created by Jeff for a DPReview article The Same Time-Lapse with a Push-In Camera Move Sunset Hill 360-degree Time-Lapse, also by Jeff The BEST way to make a TIME-LAPSE!, by Peter McKinnon Adrift, a great time-lapse example Sequence for Mac Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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: Top Photographer Kirk: Affinity Photo Workbook If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group 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 Guest: Chris Marquardt Tips from the Top Floor podcast Happy Shooting podcast (in German) The Future of Photography podcast Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: Wide-Angle Photography, by Chris Marquardt: Order from Rocky Nook, or use a PhotoActive Amazon affiliate link to help support the show. Patients are desperate to resemble their doctored selfies. Plastic surgeons alarmed by ‘Snapchat dysmorphia.’, Washington Post 24mm Canon Tilt-Shift Lens 24mm Nikon Tilt-Shift Lens 24mm Rokinon Tiilt-Shift Lens for Sony mount Lensbaby Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 Kirk: The Photo Book If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group 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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: Aspect Ratio (image), Wikipedia Harness the Creative Power of Aspect Ratio in Photography Fujifilm GFX 50S Sample Images at DPReview Pragmatics, Wikipedia Why You Need To Grasp Social Media Image Aspect Ratio Square, Andrew Gibson Our snapshots: Jeff: Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer, by Gregory Heisler Kirk: Spect If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

"Gear is good, but vision is better," says photographer and educator David duChemin. This week, we talk to David about discovering and developing that vision. Sponsor Take Control Books. Get 30% off any Take Control Books purchase with the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE. Go to www.takecontrolbooks.com/photoactive Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here. David duChemin The Compelling Frame Master Your Craft course Pilgrims and Nomads Limited Edition book by David duChemin The Craft and Vision Field Cap “The Helsinki Bus Station Theory” David’s YouTube Channel Leaving Dafen Insta_repeat on Instagram “Is it any good?” Elliot Erwitt Ernst Haas Ernst Haas: Color Correction: 1952–1986 Alex Webb The Suffering of Light, by Alex Webb Wynn Bolluck Our snapshots: Jeff: From These Hands: A Journey Along the Coffee Trail, by Steve McCurry Kirk: Hiroshige: One Hundred Famous Views of Edo If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Most photos can benefit from universal edits to tone and color, but what do you do if just a sky needs to be made more dramatic or you want to add a soft splash of light to a person’s face? In this episode, Jeff and Kirk talk about adjusting specific areas within an image using selective editing tools in apps such as Lightroom, Luminar, and Affinity Photo. Sponsor Take Control Books. Get 30% off any Take Control Books purchase with the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE. Go to www.takecontrolbooks.com/photoactive Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Adobe Lightroom Graduated neutral density filter Snapseed Skylum Luminar Affinity Photo Botched Restoration of Jesus Fresco Miraculously Saves Spanish Town Our snapshots: Jeff: Miops Mobile Dongle Kirk: SHOOT Shutter Remote Release Switch Control Cord Trigger RR-90 for Fuji Fujifilm If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show notes: See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here. Quintin Lake home page Quintin Lake on Instagram The Perimeter project The Perimeter FAQ Quintin’s Kit List The Last Resort, by Martin Parr Martin Parr on His Infamous Photo Series, The Last Resort The Photographer’s Ephemeris (TPE) app Peak Design Capture Clip Our snapshots: Jeff: Verbatim USB-C Pocket Card Reader Kirk: Retro Cameras, by John Wade If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.