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**PhotoActive**

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 38: Levels and Curves with Nik Bhatt** Mar 15, 2019
Show notes

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.*

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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

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03:30 The sample image with the Histogram visible

06:45 Using the Light slider in Photos.

07:45 The different histograms in the Histogram and the Levels control

11:15 Clicking Auto in the Levels control

14:28 Setting White Balance using the eyedropper

23:00 The Histogram and the Curves control; the straight diagonal line in Curves means no edit has been applied.

25:45 Applying the Auto setting for Curves

27:00 Adjusting the midtones in the Curves control

29:05 Using the White Point eyedropper in the Curves control

Titus Camera: iPhone XS Max Shutter speed: 1/48 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 400 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

**Episode 38: Levels and Curves with Nik Bhatt** Mar 15, 2019
Show notes

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.

03:30 The sample image with the Histogram visible

06:45 Using the Light slider in Photos.

07:45 The different histograms in the Histogram and the Levels control

11:15 Clicking Auto in the Levels control

14:28 Setting White Balance using the eyedropper

23:00 The Histogram and the Curves control; the straight diagonal line in Curves means no edit has been applied.

25:45 Applying the Auto setting for Curves

27:00 Adjusting the midtones in the Curves control

29:05 Using the White Point eyedropper in the Curves control

Titus Camera: iPhone XS Max Shutter speed: 1/48 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 400 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

**Backups and 360-degree Photography** Mar 01, 2019
Show notes

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

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Red house in the snow Camera: iPhone XS Shutter speed: 1/750 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 25 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Looking over the snowy neighborhood Camera: DJI Mavic Pro Shutter speed: 1/320 sec Aperture: f/2.2 ISO: 100 Photo: Jeff Carlson

A flat 360-degree image, without the software that wraps it into a sphere. Camera: Ricoh Theta S Shutter speed: 1/15 sec Aperture: f/2.0 ISO: 800 Photo: Jeff Carlson

“Tiny Planet” effect of a 360-degree photo Camera: Ricoh Theta S Shutter speed: 1/5000 sec Aperture: f/2.0 ISO: 100 Photo: Jeff Carlson

**Backups and 360-degree Photography** Mar 01, 2019
Show notes

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.

Watch this video on YouTube

Red house in the snow Camera: iPhone XS Shutter speed: 1/750 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 25 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Looking over the snowy neighborhood Camera: DJI Mavic Pro Shutter speed: 1/320 sec Aperture: f/2.2 ISO: 100 Photo: Jeff Carlson

A flat 360-degree image, without the software that wraps it into a sphere. Camera: Ricoh Theta S Shutter speed: 1/15 sec Aperture: f/2.0 ISO: 800 Photo: Jeff Carlson

“Tiny Planet” effect of a 360-degree photo Camera: Ricoh Theta S Shutter speed: 1/5000 sec Aperture: f/2.0 ISO: 100 Photo: Jeff Carlson

**Episode 36: Photographing with Constraints** Feb 15, 2019
Show notes

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.

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Leaf Dam Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/30 sec Aperture: f/2.8 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

**Episode 35: Martin Parr Shot My Portrait** Feb 01, 2019
Show notes

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.

Martin Parr directs a portrait session Camera: iPhone XS Max Shutter speed: 1/50 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 64 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Martin Parr directs a portrait session Camera: iPhone XS Max Shutter speed: 1/50 sec Aperture: f/2.4 ISO: 80 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Martin Parr Camera: Fujifilm X-Pro2 Shutter speed: 1/45 sec Aperture: f/5 ISO: 2000 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

**Episode 35: Martin Parr Shot My Portrait** Feb 01, 2019
Show notes

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.

Martin Parr directs a portrait session Camera: iPhone XS Max Shutter speed: 1/50 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 64 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Martin Parr directs a portrait session Camera: iPhone XS Max Shutter speed: 1/50 sec Aperture: f/2.4 ISO: 80 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Martin Parr Camera: Fujifilm X-Pro2 Shutter speed: 1/45 sec Aperture: f/5 ISO: 2000 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

**Episode 34: Ben Long's Complete Digital Photography** Jan 18, 2019
Show notes

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.*

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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

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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.

**Episode 33: The Language of Photo Editing** Jan 14, 2019
Show notes

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.

Robin (original) Camera: Fujifilm X-Pro2 Shutter speed: 1/1600 sec Aperture: f/5 ISO: 500 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Auto edit (note Brilliance vs Exposure)

Exposure increase only

Selective Color adjustment

Selective Color to enhance fall color (edited)

Selective Color to enhance fall color (original)

**Episode 33: The Language of Photo Editing** Jan 14, 2019
Show notes

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.

Robin (original) Camera: Fujifilm X-Pro2 Shutter speed: 1/1600 sec Aperture: f/5 ISO: 500 Photo: Kirk McElhearn

Auto edit (note Brilliance vs Exposure)

Exposure increase only

Selective Color adjustment

Selective Color to enhance fall color (edited)

Selective Color to enhance fall color (original)

**Episode 32: New Year's Photo Ideas** Jan 04, 2019
Show notes

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.

Water Droplets Camera: Nikon D90 Shutter speed: 1/160 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Seattle Skyline, Dr. Jose Rizal Bridge Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 8 seconds Aperture: f/10 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Jeff’s iPhone home screen

Kirk’s iPhone home screen.

**Episode 32: New Year's Photo Ideas** Jan 04, 2019
Show notes

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.

Water Droplets Camera: Nikon D90 Shutter speed: 1/160 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Seattle Skyline, Dr. Jose Rizal Bridge Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 8 seconds Aperture: f/10 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Jeff’s iPhone home screen

Kirk’s iPhone home screen.

**Episode 31: The Benefits of Digital Asset Managers** Dec 28, 2018
Show notes

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.

As promised, some photos from Jeff’s vacation to Kaua’i:

Wailua Falls Camera: DJI Mavic Pro Shutter speed: 1/25 sec Aperture: f/2.2 ISO: 177 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Rocks and Surf at Secret Beach Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 2 seconds Aperture: f/9 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Scraggly Sunrise, Kapa’a Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/100 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

On Top of Sleeping Giant Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/80 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 200 Panorama made from 13 exposures Photo: Jeff Carlson

Hannalei Pier Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/160 sec Aperture: f/9 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Kim in her happy place Camera: iPhone XS Shutter speed: 1/40 sec Aperture: f/2.4 ISO: 640 Long Exposure effect applied to a Live Photo Photo: Jeff Carlson

**Episode 31: The Benefits of Digital Asset Managers** Dec 28, 2018
Show notes

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

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As promised, some photos from Jeff’s vacation to Kaua’i:

Wailua Falls Camera: DJI Mavic Pro Shutter speed: 1/25 sec Aperture: f/2.2 ISO: 177 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Rocks and Surf at Secret Beach Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 2 seconds Aperture: f/9 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Scraggly Sunrise, Kapa’a Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/100 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

On Top of Sleeping Giant Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/80 sec Aperture: f/8 ISO: 200 Panorama made from 13 exposures Photo: Jeff Carlson

Hannalei Pier Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/160 sec Aperture: f/9 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Kim in her happy place Camera: iPhone XS Shutter speed: 1/40 sec Aperture: f/2.4 ISO: 640 Long Exposure effect applied to a Live Photo Photo: Jeff Carlson

Episode 30: Jason Snell Takes Control of Apple Photos Dec 21, 2018

Show notes

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.

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Guest:

Jason Snell (SixColors.com, Twitter, Instagram)

Hosts:

Show Notes:

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Our Snapshots:

Jeff: Whoosh! Screen Shine ($13)
Kirk: SD Card Reader

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