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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 58: Rule of Turds** Dec 20, 2019
Show notes

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

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**Show Notes:**

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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

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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.*

Ikebana Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 Shutter speed: 1/3 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 160 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Red Onion Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 Shutter speed: 1.6 sec Aperture: f/11 ISO: 160 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Huangshan Mountains, Study 25, Anhui, China. 2009, Michael Kenna

Boardman Tree Farm Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/15 sec Aperture: f/10 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Harper Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/125 sec Aperture: f/5 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Kim Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/125 sec Aperture: f/5 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Emma Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/500 sec Aperture: f/5.3 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Leavenworth River Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/250 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 400 Photo: Jeff Carlson

LIneman Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 Shutter speed: 1/650 sec Aperture: f/7.1 ISO: 160 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Path Camera: Fujifilm X100F Shutter speed: 1/1900 sec Aperture: f/5.6 ISO: 400 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

**Episode 58: Rule of Turds** Dec 20, 2019
Show notes

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.*

Ikebana Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 Shutter speed: 1/3 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 160 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Red Onion Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 Shutter speed: 1.6 sec Aperture: f/11 ISO: 160 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Huangshan Mountains, Study 25, Anhui, China. 2009, Michael Kenna

Boardman Tree Farm Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/15 sec Aperture: f/10 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Harper Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/125 sec Aperture: f/5 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Kim Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/125 sec Aperture: f/5 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Emma Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/500 sec Aperture: f/5.3 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Leavenworth River Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/250 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 400 Photo: Jeff Carlson

LIneman Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 Shutter speed: 1/650 sec Aperture: f/7.1 ISO: 160 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Path Camera: Fujifilm X100F Shutter speed: 1/1900 sec Aperture: f/5.6 ISO: 400 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

**Episode 57: Remote Triggered** Dec 06, 2019
Show notes

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

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**Show Notes:**

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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.*

Burnett at impeachment hearings (from his Instagram feed )

Action shot of Jeff triggering the iPhone 11 Pro camera using his watch. (Don’t worry, he was standing on a sidewalk, not cluelessly in the middle of the road.)

iPhone mounted on a hot-shoe ballhead, with the MIOPS Mobile Dongle connected to the camera.

Jumping Coffee Beans Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/500 sec Aperture: f/6.4 ISO: 1600 Photo: Jeff Carlson

The setup for the jumping coffee beans photo. The MIOPS app was set to trigger the camera’s shutter when the phone’s microphone picked up a loud noise above a specified threshold. That noise came from whacking the underside of the table with a hammer (hence the mat underneath and the smattering of beans all over the floor).

**Episode 57: Remote Triggered** Dec 06, 2019
Show notes

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.*

Burnett at impeachment hearings (from his Instagram feed )

Action shot of Jeff triggering the iPhone 11 Pro camera using his watch. (Don’t worry, he was standing on a sidewalk, not cluelessly in the middle of the road.)

iPhone mounted on a hot-shoe ballhead, with the MIOPS Mobile Dongle connected to the camera.

Jumping Coffee Beans Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/500 sec Aperture: f/6.4 ISO: 1600 Photo: Jeff Carlson

The setup for the jumping coffee beans photo. The MIOPS app was set to trigger the camera’s shutter when the phone’s microphone picked up a loud noise above a specified threshold. That noise came from whacking the underside of the table with a hammer (hence the mat underneath and the smattering of beans all over the floor).

**Episode 56: Considering a Second Camera?** Nov 22, 2019
Show notes

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

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**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

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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.*

The Lenny Kravitz “Drifter” special edition Leica

**Episode 55: Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina** Nov 08, 2019
Show notes

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)

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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.

This episode is sponsored by Luma Labs, maker of the new Luma Loop 3.5 .

The cover of Kirk’s surprise Photos-generated slideshow.

An example of the Photos app needing a manual sync control. The iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi, but Photos doesn’t seem to realize it.

The mysterious “Detecting Duplicates” message at the bottom of Photos as it’s scanning the photo library following the upgrade to macOS Catalina. Is this a new feature to come?

**Episode 55: Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina** Nov 08, 2019
Show notes

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.

This episode is sponsored by Luma Labs, maker of the new Luma Loop 3.5 .

The cover of Kirk’s surprise Photos-generated slideshow.

An example of the Photos app needing a manual sync control. The iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi, but Photos doesn’t seem to realize it.

The mysterious “Detecting Duplicates” message at the bottom of Photos as it’s scanning the photo library following the upgrade to macOS Catalina. Is this a new feature to come?

**Episode 54: Product Photography with Dan Bracaglia** Oct 25, 2019
Show notes

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

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This episode is sponsored by Luma Labs, maker of the new Luma Loop 3.5 .

The product photography setup at DPReview’s studio

Sony product photo Photo: Dan Bracaglia

iPad Pro Photo: Dan Bracaglia

**Episode 53: Focus Stacking** Oct 11, 2019
Show notes

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)

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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

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Nick Page’s photo from Jeff’s article in Adobe Create Magazine.

Red Onion Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 Shutter speed: 1.6 sec Aperture: f/11 ISO: 160 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Focus-stacked coins Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Composited in Adobe Photoshop Photo: Jeff Carlson

Barn and Fence Focus-stacked from the next two images. Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 Shutter speed: 1/250 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 160 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Barn and Fence Image #1 with the foreground fence in focus and the barn out of focus Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 Shutter speed: 1/250 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 160 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Barn and Fence Image #2 with the barn in the background in focus, but the fence in the foreground blurry. Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 Shutter speed: 1/250 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 160 Photo: Jeff Carlson

**Episode 52: iPhones 11 and Semantic Rendering** Sep 27, 2019
Show notes

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

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Rosalyn Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/60 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 400 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

iPhone 11 Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

iPhone 11 Ultra-Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Night mode. The yellow badge at left indicates that Night mode is active and it will take a 3-second exposure. Note that the following photos were shot handheld.

Night mode turned off Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 800 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Night mode turned off, flash turned on. Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/32 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 40 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Night mode on. (Notice that the shutter speed is recorded as 1/4, the same as the shot with Night mode off.) Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 640 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Detail of the Night mode photo above

**Episode 52: iPhones 11 and Semantic Rendering** Sep 27, 2019
Show notes

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.

Rosalyn Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/60 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 400 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

iPhone 11 Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

iPhone 11 Ultra-Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Night mode. The yellow badge at left indicates that Night mode is active and it will take a 3-second exposure. Note that the following photos were shot handheld.

Night mode turned off Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 800 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Night mode turned off, flash turned on. Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/32 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 40 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Night mode on. (Notice that the shutter speed is recorded as 1/4, the same as the shot with Night mode off.) Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 640 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Detail of the Night mode photo above

Episode 51: Questions, Answers, and Geotagged Flowers Sep 13, 2019

Show notes

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:

Show Notes:

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

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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

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**Episode 50: Creative Black and White Photography with Harold Davis** Aug 30, 2019
Show notes

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

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Ikebana Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 Shutter speed: 1/3 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 160 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Kirk’s fancy photo studio Camera: iPhone XS Max Shutter speed: 1/60 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 320 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

**Episode 49: Creating Panoramas** Aug 16, 2019
Show notes

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

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Kirk’s office panorama Camera: iPhone XS Max Shutter speed: 1/100 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 1250 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Kirk’s first panorama Camera: iPhone XS Max Shutter speed: 1/100 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 1250 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Jeff’s panorama attempt in a moving helicopter above Kauai. Lightroom did a pretty good job stitching 14 burst images, but the scope of the panorama ended up being limited. Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/1000 sec Aperture: f/13 ISO: 800 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Here’s an example of an extremely wide panorama. It was assembled from 24 portrait-oriented images, and measures 31282 x 4073 pixels. This copy is saved at 50% size to fit within Squarespace’s file upload limits. See below for a detail. Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/640 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Detail from the extreme panorama above, viewed at 100% in Lightroom. Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/640 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Here are two examples of panoramas shot at the same location using different cameras: a mirrorless Fujifilm X-T1 and an iPhone XS. The first one looks better to my eye, but also required that I haul my camera, lens, and a portable tripod on the hike. -Jeff

On Top of Sleeping Giant, Kauai Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/80 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

iPhone XS Panorama from the top of Sleeping Giant, Kauai Camera: iPhone XS Shutter speed: 1/1800 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 25 Photo: Jeff Carlson

**Episode 49: Creating Panoramas** Aug 16, 2019
Show notes

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.

Kirk’s office panorama Camera: iPhone XS Max Shutter speed: 1/100 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 1250 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Kirk’s first panorama Camera: iPhone XS Max Shutter speed: 1/100 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 1250 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Jeff’s panorama attempt in a moving helicopter above Kauai. Lightroom did a pretty good job stitching 14 burst images, but the scope of the panorama ended up being limited. Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/1000 sec Aperture: f/13 ISO: 800 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Here’s an example of an extremely wide panorama. It was assembled from 24 portrait-oriented images, and measures 31282 x 4073 pixels. This copy is saved at 50% size to fit within Squarespace’s file upload limits. See below for a detail. Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/640 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Detail from the extreme panorama above, viewed at 100% in Lightroom. Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/640 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Here are two examples of panoramas shot at the same location using different cameras: a mirrorless Fujifilm X-T1 and an iPhone XS. The first one looks better to my eye, but also required that I haul my camera, lens, and a portable tripod on the hike. -Jeff

On Top of Sleeping Giant, Kauai Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/80 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

iPhone XS Panorama from the top of Sleeping Giant, Kauai Camera: iPhone XS Shutter speed: 1/1800 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 25 Photo: Jeff Carlson

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