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Jeff 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.

Latest Episodes:

**Episode 128: New iPads and Lightroom Updates** Oct 28, 2022
Show notes

Apple announced new iPad and iPad Pro models aimed at two very different audiences, but how do they look for photographers? Also new are updates to Adobe’s Lightroom line of products, bringing improved AI-based masking features to the broad suite of photo editing apps. Jeff and Kirk weigh in on these and more in the latest episode.

**Hosts:**

**Jeff Carlson:** website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass

**Kirk McElhearn:** website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

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iPad 10th Generation

iPad Pro

Magic Keyboard Folio

iPad mini

Adobe Lightroom

Opt Out of Adobe Scanning Your Content for Machine Learning

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: Godox 32"x 32" 80cmx80cm Foldable Portable Softbox

Kirk: Black+Decker Thermal Leak Detector

**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.*

Lightroom has automatically detected the man’s arm and included it in the people mask (in red) for him. (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

Using the Object Masking tool, the glasses are masked cleanly. (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

**Episode 128: New iPads and Lightroom Updates** Oct 28, 2022
Show notes

Apple announced new iPad and iPad Pro models aimed at two very different audiences, but how do they look for photographers? Also new are updates to Adobe’s Lightroom line of products, bringing improved AI-based masking features to the broad suite of photo editing apps. Jeff and Kirk weigh in on these and more in the latest episode.

**Hosts:**

**Jeff Carlson:** website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass

**Kirk McElhearn:** website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

**Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!**

iPad 10th Generation

iPad Pro

Magic Keyboard Folio

iPad mini

Adobe Lightroom

Opt Out of Adobe Scanning Your Content for Machine Learning

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: Godox 32"x 32" 80cmx80cm Foldable Portable Softbox

Kirk: Black+Decker Thermal Leak Detector

**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.*

Lightroom has automatically detected the man’s arm and included it in the people mask (in red) for him. (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

Using the Object Masking tool, the glasses are masked cleanly. (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

**Episode 127: Hands-On with the iPhone 14 Pro Cameras** Oct 14, 2022
Show notes

Apple says every new iPhone is the Best Ever iPhone, but when it comes to the cameras in the iPhone 14 Pro, could that be more than just hyperbole? Find out why Kirk thinks this model is a game-changer, hear our opinions on how it stacks up to other phones on the market, and discover the pros and cons we’ve discovered when photographing with these remarkable portable devices.

**Hosts:**

**Jeff Carlson:** website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass

**Kirk McElhearn:** website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

**Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!**

Episode 125: Gunning the Photonic Engine with the iPhone 14 Cameras

Russell Brown Lighthouse photo

Episode #110: Distortion

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: West Wing and Beyond

Kirk: Peak Design Mobile system

**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.*

Wide angle distortion. (Photo by Kirk McElhearn)

(Photo by Kirk McElhearn)

Uncropped 48 megapixel image (Photo by Kirk McElhearn)

iPhone 14 Pro Main Camera (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

iPhone 14 Pro Telephoto Camera (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

iPhone 13 Pro Main Camera (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

Fujifilm X100V (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

iPhone 14 Pro Main Camera (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

iPhone 14 Pro Main Camera, detail of 48 MP image (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

(Photo by Kirk McElhearn)

Russell Brown’s Lighthouse photo (Instagram)

(Photo by Kirk McElhearn)

(Photo by Kirk McElhearn)

Selfie Camera (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

Selfie Camera (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

**Episode 127: Hands-On with the iPhone 14 Pro Cameras** Oct 14, 2022
Show notes

Apple says every new iPhone is the Best Ever iPhone, but when it comes to the cameras in the iPhone 14 Pro, could that be more than just hyperbole? Find out why Kirk thinks this model is a game-changer, hear our opinions on how it stacks up to other phones on the market, and discover the pros and cons we’ve discovered when photographing with these remarkable portable devices.

**Hosts:**

**Jeff Carlson:** website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass

**Kirk McElhearn:** website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

**Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!**

Episode 125: Gunning the Photonic Engine with the iPhone 14 Cameras

Russell Brown Lighthouse photo

Episode #110: Distortion

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: West Wing and Beyond

Kirk: Peak Design Mobile system

**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.*

Wide angle distortion. (Photo by Kirk McElhearn)

(Photo by Kirk McElhearn)

Uncropped 48 megapixel image (Photo by Kirk McElhearn)

iPhone 14 Pro Main Camera (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

iPhone 14 Pro Telephoto Camera (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

iPhone 13 Pro Main Camera (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

Fujifilm X100V (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

iPhone 14 Pro Main Camera (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

iPhone 14 Pro Main Camera, detail of 48 MP image (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

(Photo by Kirk McElhearn)

Russell Brown’s Lighthouse photo (Instagram)

(Photo by Kirk McElhearn)

(Photo by Kirk McElhearn)

Selfie Camera (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

Selfie Camera (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

**Episode 126: Portfolio Building with William Neill** Sep 30, 2022
Show notes

Putting together a photo portfolio doesn’t need to be a daunting task. William Neill returns to PhotoActive to talk about his new book, The Photographer's Portfolio Development Workshop, and share advice on how to edit, organize, and present your best work.

**Guest:**

William Neill: Instagram, website

**Hosts:**

**Jeff Carlson:** website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass

**Kirk McElhearn:** website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

**Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!**

The Photographer's Portfolio Development Workshop, by William Neill. Use code **WNEILL40** to get 40% off when ordering from Rocky Nook!

Jeff’s Portfolio section of his website

BetterPhoto.com

Impressions of Light portfolio

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: Hit the Island app

**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.*

**Episode 125: Gunning the Photonic Engine with the iPhone 14 Cameras** Sep 16, 2022
Show notes

Here we go again: Apple has released the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, with more camera enhancements including a new 48 megapixel sensor on the Pro. What is pixel binning? Is the Photonic Engine just marketing terminology? Kirk and Jeff break down what’s new…while waiting for the phones they ordered to arrive.

**Hosts:**

**Jeff Carlson:** website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass

**Kirk McElhearn:** website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

**Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!**

Pixel binning explainer

Apple's iPhone 14 and 14 Pro: Imaging tech examined

Compare iPhone Models

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: The Follower

Kirk: TRI-X 400 FOR CAPTURE ONE

**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.*

Feet, Kirk’s Original Edit (Photo: Kirk McElhearn)

Feet, Tri-X Style (Photo: Kirk McElhearn)

Lions, Kirk’s Original Edit (Photo: Kirk McElhearn)

Lions, Tri-X Style (Photo: Kirk McElhearn)

**Episode 125: Gunning the Photonic Engine with the iPhone 14 Cameras** Sep 16, 2022
Show notes

Here we go again: Apple has released the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, with more camera enhancements including a new 48 megapixel sensor on the Pro. What is pixel binning? Is the Photonic Engine just marketing terminology? Kirk and Jeff break down what’s new…while waiting for the phones they ordered to arrive.

**Hosts:**

**Jeff Carlson:** website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass

**Kirk McElhearn:** website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

**Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!**

Pixel binning explainer

Apple's iPhone 14 and 14 Pro: Imaging tech examined

Compare iPhone Models

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: The Follower

Kirk: TRI-X 400 FOR CAPTURE ONE

**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.*

Feet, Kirk’s Original Edit (Photo: Kirk McElhearn)

Feet, Tri-X Style (Photo: Kirk McElhearn)

Lions, Kirk’s Original Edit (Photo: Kirk McElhearn)

Lions, Tri-X Style (Photo: Kirk McElhearn)

**Episode 124: Food Photography with Lauren Caris Short** Sep 02, 2022
Show notes

How do you make mouth-watering photos of food? This week we’re joined by Lauren Caris Short, author of the beautiful new book The Complete Guide to Food Photography to talk about what it takes to be a food photographer. Lighting, food styling, composition... photographing food is a multi-disciplined photo endeavor.

**Guest:**

Lauren Caris Short: Instagram, website, YouTube

[Photo of Lauren Caris Short by Tommy Reynolds]

**Hosts:**

**Jeff Carlson:** website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass

**Kirk McElhearn:** website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

**Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!**

The Complete Guide to Food Photography, by Lauren Caris Short. Use code **LAUREN40** to get 40% off when ordering from Rocky Nook!

Light ― Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting, by Fil Hunter, Steven Biver, Paul Fuqua, Robin Reid

Episode 70: One-Light Portraits with Sandra Coan

Food Photography Academy

Jeff’s articles about webcams

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: Insta360 Link Webcam

Kirk: 2022 MacBook Air M2

**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.*

Many ways to light a scene with a single light and accessories. (Photo by Lauren Caris Short)

Intentional cropping. (Photo by Lauren Caris Short)

Lighting a bottle using one light and combining multiple exposures in Photoshop. (Photo by Lauren Caris Short)

**Episode 124: Food Photography with Lauren Caris Short** Sep 02, 2022
Show notes

How do you make mouth-watering photos of food? This week we’re joined by Lauren Caris Short, author of the beautiful new book The Complete Guide to Food Photography to talk about what it takes to be a food photographer. Lighting, food styling, composition... photographing food is a multi-disciplined photo endeavor.

**Guest:**

Lauren Caris Short: Instagram, website, YouTube

[Photo of Lauren Caris Short by Tommy Reynolds]

**Hosts:**

**Jeff Carlson:** website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass

**Kirk McElhearn:** website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

**Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!**

The Complete Guide to Food Photography, by Lauren Caris Short. Use code **LAUREN40** to get 40% off when ordering from Rocky Nook!

Light ― Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting, by Fil Hunter, Steven Biver, Paul Fuqua, Robin Reid

Episode 70: One-Light Portraits with Sandra Coan

Food Photography Academy

Jeff’s articles about webcams

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: Insta360 Link Webcam

Kirk: 2022 MacBook Air M2

**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.*

Many ways to light a scene with a single light and accessories. (Photo by Lauren Caris Short)

Intentional cropping. (Photo by Lauren Caris Short)

Lighting a bottle using one light and combining multiple exposures in Photoshop. (Photo by Lauren Caris Short)

Episode 123: Learn Your Camera Aug 19, 2022

Show notes

It’s easy to forget that your camera is more than just a box that records light. It’s a sophisticated computer with a huge amount of control over the light that hits the sensor. In this episode we talk about why it’s important to (gasp) read the manual, experiment with features, and gain a better understanding of the camera’s capabilities. This isn’t just an exhortation to RTFM, but a practical look at what you can get out of it.

Hosts:

Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass
Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

Show Notes:

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

Our Snapshots:

Jeff: OneWorld 65 - International Adapter with 65W PD Charger
Kirk: Magnum Editions Poster: Miles Davis, 1958 - Dennis Stock

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.

**Episode 122: The Photographer's Radar** Aug 05, 2022
Show notes

In our last episode, Kirk asked a question that stumped Jeff: While on vacation, did Jeff ever think about not taking a camera with him for a day? Being a photographer of any level means you look at the world a little differently—you develop a “photographer’s eye,” but could that be a detriment? Is it possible to just enjoy one’s surroundings without looking for compositions and dynamic lighting?

**Hosts:**

**Jeff Carlson:** website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass

**Kirk McElhearn:** website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

**Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!**

Episode 121: Jeff's European Photo Adventures

‘I’ve taken a million pictures – 50 were good’: photographer Ferdinando Scianna, The Guardian

Episode 82: Quintin Lake Returns

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter

Kirk: William Eggleston: Chromes

**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.*

Waking up to photographic light. (Photo: Kirk McElhearn)

Looking for angles and shadows. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

The gear Jeff took. The Peak Design Travel Tripod at top didn’t make the trip, since it exceeded his carryon weight limit. He took an older travel tripod in his checked luggage instead. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

Jeff’s family over a canal in Venice, captured using the fixed-lens Fujifilm X100V. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

A late-night reveler gets higher up to take a phone snapshot of the Eiffel Tower. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

Light trails outside. (Photo: Kirk McElhearn)

The night sky shot handheld with the iPhone. (Photo: Kirk McElhearn)

The Paris Catacombs, shot with the iPhone 13 Pro in low light. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

**Episode 122: The Photographer's Radar** Aug 05, 2022
Show notes

In our last episode, Kirk asked a question that stumped Jeff: While on vacation, did Jeff ever think about not taking a camera with him for a day? Being a photographer of any level means you look at the world a little differently—you develop a “photographer’s eye,” but could that be a detriment? Is it possible to just enjoy one’s surroundings without looking for compositions and dynamic lighting?

**Hosts:**

**Jeff Carlson:** website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass

**Kirk McElhearn:** website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

**Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!**

Episode 121: Jeff's European Photo Adventures

‘I’ve taken a million pictures – 50 were good’: photographer Ferdinando Scianna, The Guardian

Episode 82: Quintin Lake Returns

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter

Kirk: William Eggleston: Chromes

**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.*

Waking up to photographic light. (Photo: Kirk McElhearn)

Looking for angles and shadows. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

The gear Jeff took. The Peak Design Travel Tripod at top didn’t make the trip, since it exceeded his carryon weight limit. He took an older travel tripod in his checked luggage instead. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

Jeff’s family over a canal in Venice, captured using the fixed-lens Fujifilm X100V. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

A late-night reveler gets higher up to take a phone snapshot of the Eiffel Tower. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

Light trails outside. (Photo: Kirk McElhearn)

The night sky shot handheld with the iPhone. (Photo: Kirk McElhearn)

The Paris Catacombs, shot with the iPhone 13 Pro in low light. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

**Episode 121: Jeff's European Photo Adventure** Jul 22, 2022
Show notes

Jeff just returned from two weeks in France and Italy with almost 3000 photos, even though his was a family vacation and not a “photo trip,” per se. From choosing gear to bring and finding time to make photos amid demands of travel and family, it turned out to be an interesting photographic challenge. We talk about what Jeff experienced and learned for the next adventure.

**Hosts:**

**Jeff Carlson:** website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass

**Kirk McElhearn:** website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

**Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!**

Episode 118: Scott Kelby's Travel Tips

Platypod Ultra

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo

Kirk: First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope

**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.*

The gear Jeff took. The Peak Design Travel Tripod at top didn’t make the trip, since it exceeded his carryon weight limit. He took an older travel tripod in his checked luggage instead. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

Jeff arrived at the Trocadero to discover a construction fence interrupting the view of the Eiffel Tower. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

Padlocks obscure the window cut into the construction fence. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

A late-night reveler gets higher up to take a phone snapshot of the Eiffel Tower. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

A sunset panorama of Florence. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

Some of the many people behind Jeff vying for a view of the Florence skyline at sunset. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

Visitors to the Louvre in line to see the Mona Lisa. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

Jeff used the Platypod Ultra to mount his camera at the foot of the steps of this bridge in Venice to capture a long exposure. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

The first image from the James Webb Space Telescope. (Source: NASA)

The Carina Nebula as seen by the James Webb Space Telescope. (Source: NASA)

**Episode 121: Jeff's European Photo Adventure** Jul 22, 2022
Show notes

Jeff just returned from two weeks in France and Italy with almost 3000 photos, even though his was a family vacation and not a “photo trip,” per se. From choosing gear to bring and finding time to make photos amid demands of travel and family, it turned out to be an interesting photographic challenge. We talk about what Jeff experienced and learned for the next adventure.

**Hosts:**

**Jeff Carlson:** website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass

**Kirk McElhearn:** website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

**Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!**

Episode 118: Scott Kelby's Travel Tips

Platypod Ultra

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo

Kirk: First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope

**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.*

The gear Jeff took. The Peak Design Travel Tripod at top didn’t make the trip, since it exceeded his carryon weight limit. He took an older travel tripod in his checked luggage instead. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

Jeff arrived at the Trocadero to discover a construction fence interrupting the view of the Eiffel Tower. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

Padlocks obscure the window cut into the construction fence. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

A late-night reveler gets higher up to take a phone snapshot of the Eiffel Tower. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

A sunset panorama of Florence. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

Some of the many people behind Jeff vying for a view of the Florence skyline at sunset. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

Visitors to the Louvre in line to see the Mona Lisa. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

Jeff used the Platypod Ultra to mount his camera at the foot of the steps of this bridge in Venice to capture a long exposure. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

The first image from the James Webb Space Telescope. (Source: NASA)

The Carina Nebula as seen by the James Webb Space Telescope. (Source: NASA)

Episode 120: The Cameras of the Future Jun 24, 2022

Show notes

What do the cameras of the future look like? The ones we use now are vastly different from cameras just a decade or two ago, so it’s reasonable to assume that changes will continue to advance. Jeff and Kirk speculate on what’s coming.

Hosts:

Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass
Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

Show Notes:

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

Our Snapshots:

Jeff: EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter
Kirk: Canon 10x30 Image Stabilization II Binoculars

Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Episode 119: WWDC and New Apple OSes Jun 10, 2022

Show notes

Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) wrapped up last week, and with it a lot of news about hardware like the M2-powered MacBook Air and what's coming in macOS Ventura, iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and watchOS 9. In this episode, Jeff and Kirk look at what struck their interest for photographers.

Hosts: