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.
Episode 48: Adventures with Dan Bailey
Aug 02, 2019
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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.
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Episode 47: Jeff Becomes an Event Photographer
Jul 19, 2019
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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.
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Episode 46: Pet Photography with Norah Levine
Jul 05, 2019
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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.
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Episode 45: Editing Photos in Desktop Apps
Jun 21, 2019
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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.
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The TPE augmented reality (AR) mode.Kirk’s Holga and film
Episode 44: Minimalist Photographer Michael Kenna
Jun 07, 2019
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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.
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Michael Kenna with the print that Kirk purchased at lower-left. Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 Shutter speed: 1/160 sec Aperture: f/5.6 ISO: 1250 Photo: Kirk McElhearn
Episode 43: Autofocus with Rishi Sanyal
May 24, 2019
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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.
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Episode 42: Memory Cards
May 10, 2019
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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.
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Episode 41: Bird Photography with Marie Read
Apr 25, 2019
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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.
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Photos from Marie’s book that are mentioned in the episode:
Figure 9.7 from Mastering Bird Photography Photo: Marie ReadFigure 9.19 from Mastering Bird Photography Photo: Marie ReadFigure 9.24 from Mastering Bird Photography Photo: Marie ReadFigure 9.26 from Mastering Bird Photography Photo: Marie ReadFigure 10.20 from Mastering Bird Photography Photo: Marie ReadFigure 10.16 from Mastering Bird Photography Photo: Marie Read
Episode 40: Location Exploration with HoudahGeo
Apr 12, 2019
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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.
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Loading photos in HoudahGeo Photo: HoudahTracklog synced with photos in HoudahGeo Photo: Houdah
Episode 39: Tripods with Mason Marsh
Mar 29, 2019
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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.
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Mason Marsh leading a photo workshop in Redwoods National Park Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/60 sec Aperture: f/4 ISO: 1600 Photo: Jeff CarlsonCamera: Sony a7r II Shutter speed: 4 sec Aperture: f/5.6 ISO: 100 Photo: Mason MarshCamera: Sony a7r III Shutter speed: 1/25 sec Aperture: f/16 ISO: 100 Photo: Mason MarshCamera: Sony a7r II Shutter speed: 6 sec Aperture: f/16 ISO: 100 Photo: Mason MarshCamera: Sony a7r III Shutter speed: 15 sec Aperture: f/51.4 ISO: 8000 Photo: Mason Marsh
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