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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 28: Low-Light Photography** Dec 07, 2018
Show notes

The winter months are dark for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, so how do you create good photos in dimly lit environments? Your camera wants to make the best exposure possible, but in low-light situations, that can lead to long shutter speeds and blurry camera motion. Kirk and Jeff cover the many options for dealing with dark scenes in this episode.

**Sponsor**

**Luma Labs** - Everyone needs a camera strap that is both comfortable and practical. The Luma Loop lets you carry your camera as a sling or snug to your body when you’re not using it. The Luma Loop’s mounting hardware is custom designed so you don’t have to choose between a strap or a tripod mount. Get 10% off any purchase with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://luma-labs.com

**Hosts:**

Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram

Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram

**Show Notes:**

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Amazon Basics Monopod

An Introduction to the Inverse Square Law, Digital Photography School

Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography

Luma Labs from the factory floor Instagram account

Night Sight camera update for Pixel 3 is awesome, CNET

Leica M10 Sample Images

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: Strobist

Kirk: Grant Simon Rogers (Instagram)

**Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list** at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered.

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5-second exposure mounted on a tripod. Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 5 seconds Aperture: f/14 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Low interior lighting makes for challenging exposures. Here, Keith Bower Brown of the band Trails and Ways performs at a private house party. Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/125 second Aperture: f/5.0 ISO: 3200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

An example of using environmental light (the iPad screen) to illuminate a subject in a dark environment. Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/60 second Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 800 Photo: Jeff Carlson

**Episode 28: Low-Light Photography** Dec 07, 2018
Show notes

The winter months are dark for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, so how do you create good photos in dimly lit environments? Your camera wants to make the best exposure possible, but in low-light situations, that can lead to long shutter speeds and blurry camera motion. Kirk and Jeff cover the many options for dealing with dark scenes in this episode.

**Sponsor**

**Luma Labs** - Everyone needs a camera strap that is both comfortable and practical. The Luma Loop lets you carry your camera as a sling or snug to your body when you’re not using it. The Luma Loop’s mounting hardware is custom designed so you don’t have to choose between a strap or a tripod mount. Get 10% off any purchase with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://luma-labs.com

**Hosts:**

Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram

Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!

Amazon Basics Monopod

An Introduction to the Inverse Square Law, Digital Photography School

Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography

Luma Labs from the factory floor Instagram account

Night Sight camera update for Pixel 3 is awesome, CNET

Leica M10 Sample Images

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: Strobist

Kirk: Grant Simon Rogers (Instagram)

**Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list** at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered.

If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

5-second exposure mounted on a tripod. Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 5 seconds Aperture: f/14 ISO: 200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

Low interior lighting makes for challenging exposures. Here, Keith Bower Brown of the band Trails and Ways performs at a private house party. Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/125 second Aperture: f/5.0 ISO: 3200 Photo: Jeff Carlson

An example of using environmental light (the iPad screen) to illuminate a subject in a dark environment. Camera: Fujifilm X-T1 Shutter speed: 1/60 second Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 800 Photo: Jeff Carlson

**Episode 27: Flying High with Ian Schray and Drones** Nov 30, 2018
Show notes

In traditional photography, a great piece of advice is to “zoom with your feet,” or, move yourself closer to a subject. What happens when the subject is 400 feet high? Or you want a unique viewpoint that wouldn’t be possible without a crane? This week we talk to Ian Schray about flying drones: quadcopters outfitted with cameras.

**Guest:**

Ian Schray (Twitter)

**Hosts:**

Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram

Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram

**Show Notes:**

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The Committed Podcast

DJI Drones

DJI Pantom 2 V2.0 Quadcopter

DJI Phantom 4 Quadcopter (Ian’s model)

DJI Mavic Pro 1 (Jeff’s model)

DJI Mavic Pro 2

FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems information

DJI Fly Safe information

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: Fstop Labs Accessories for DJI Mavic Pro/Platinum/Alpine White - Transport Clip Controller Transmitter Joystick Protector

Kirk: 133 Countries from Above, by Yann Arthus-Bertrand

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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 26: RAW Power 2.0** Nov 23, 2018
Show notes

This week we’re joined by Nik Bhatt, former developer of Aperture and iPhoto at Apple and now a distinguished gentleman at Gentlemen Coders. Using his deep knowledge of how Apple’s raw photo editing engine works, Nik has just released RAW Power 2.0, an app for macOS and iOS. We talk about RAW Power’s unique features and learn some of the fascinating ins and outs of raw image processing.

**Sponsor**

**Gentlemen Coders**, RAW Power 2.0 lets you process raw files on your Mac with full control over Apple’s raw engine, offering features previously available only in Aperture. It has exceptional highlight recovery, as well as noise reduction, capture sharpening, gamut mapping, and more. RAW Power also works with JPEGs, TIFFs, and other standard image formats. RAW Power 2.0 runs as an extension in Apple Photos or as a standalone app. RAW Power 2.0 for iOS is a full photo library app that offers the same features, and works with your existing Photos library. Learn more at rawpower.app.

**Guest:**

Nik Bhatt

**Hosts:**

Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram

Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

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RAW Power for macOS

RAW Power for iOS

Episode #6 - Raw vs. JPEG

Hands-on: RAW Power for iOS, DPReview

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2018)

Kirk: Any Tripod

**Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list** at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered.

If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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**Episode 26: RAW Power 2.0** Nov 23, 2018
Show notes

This week we’re joined by Nik Bhatt, former developer of Aperture and iPhoto at Apple and now a distinguished gentleman at Gentlemen Coders. Using his deep knowledge of how Apple’s raw photo editing engine works, Nik has just released RAW Power 2.0, an app for macOS and iOS. We talk about RAW Power’s unique features and learn some of the fascinating ins and outs of raw image processing.

**Sponsor**

**Gentlemen Coders**, RAW Power 2.0 lets you process raw files on your Mac with full control over Apple’s raw engine, offering features previously available only in Aperture. It has exceptional highlight recovery, as well as noise reduction, capture sharpening, gamut mapping, and more. RAW Power also works with JPEGs, TIFFs, and other standard image formats. RAW Power 2.0 runs as an extension in Apple Photos or as a standalone app. RAW Power 2.0 for iOS is a full photo library app that offers the same features, and works with your existing Photos library. Learn more at rawpower.app.

**Guest:**

Nik Bhatt

**Hosts:**

Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram

Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!

RAW Power for macOS

RAW Power for iOS

Episode #6 - Raw vs. JPEG

Hands-on: RAW Power for iOS, DPReview

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2018)

Kirk: Any Tripod

**Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list** at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered.

If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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Episode 25: Understanding iCloud Photo Library Nov 16, 2018

Show notes

If you use Apple’s Photos app on your Mac or iOS device, are you also synchronizing your images via iCloud Photo Library? In this week’s episode, Jeff and Kirk talk about the pros and cons of Apple’s cloud service for photos. Why should you consider it? What are the downsides? And if you have your images in the cloud, is that considered a backup? (No, it’s not. We explain why.)

Sponsor

Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography

Hosts:

Show Notes:

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Take Control of Your Digital Photos, by Jeff Carlson
The Next Track podcast
Set Up and Use iCloud Photos, Apple
Manage your photo and video storage, Apple
Buy more iCloud storage, Apple
Spect app
Photo browser utilities for the Mac: Quickly sort through a photo shoot, Macworld
Inside iOS 12: Photos Encourages More Engagement, TidBITS
iMazing HEIC Converter

Our Snapshots:

Jeff: Mini Gaffer Tape Rolls
Kirk: Everyday Photography Every Day podcast by Michael Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson

Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered.

If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

**Episode 24: Manual vs Automatic Camera Settings** Nov 09, 2018
Show notes

We (good-naturedly) wade back into the question of “What makes a REAL photographer?” In this case, we’re talking about shooting using entirely manual controls or using the auto or semi-automatic modes on your camera. (Spoiler: Anyone with a camera is a real photographer.) We discuss when each approach works, and the advantages of knowing how shutter speed, aperture, and ISO all work together.

**Sponsor**

**Masters of Photography**, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography

**Hosts:**

Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram

Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography

Aperture Priority mode (Wikipedia)

Shutter Priority mode (Wikipedia)

The Exposure Triangle - A Beginner’s Guide (PhotographyLife.com)

Episode #8 - Gordon Laing on Taking Great Photos In Camera

f/8 and Be There - What We Can Learn from WeeGee’s Philosophy

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: Road to Seeing, by Dan Winters

Kirk: iPhone XS Max

**Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list** at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered.

If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

iPhone XS Max photo

iPhone XS Max Portrait Mode photo

iPhone XS Max Smart HDR photo

**Episode 24: Manual vs Automatic Camera Settings** Nov 09, 2018
Show notes

We (good-naturedly) wade back into the question of “What makes a REAL photographer?” In this case, we’re talking about shooting using entirely manual controls or using the auto or semi-automatic modes on your camera. (Spoiler: Anyone with a camera is a real photographer.) We discuss when each approach works, and the advantages of knowing how shutter speed, aperture, and ISO all work together.

**Sponsor**

**Masters of Photography**, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography

**Hosts:**

Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram

Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram

**Show Notes:**

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography

Aperture Priority mode (Wikipedia)

Shutter Priority mode (Wikipedia)

The Exposure Triangle - A Beginner’s Guide (PhotographyLife.com)

Episode #8 - Gordon Laing on Taking Great Photos In Camera

f/8 and Be There - What We Can Learn from WeeGee’s Philosophy

**Our Snapshots:**

Jeff: Road to Seeing, by Dan Winters

Kirk: iPhone XS Max

**Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list** at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered.

If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

iPhone XS Max photo

iPhone XS Max Portrait Mode photo

iPhone XS Max Smart HDR photo

Episode 23: Printing Photos with Rick LePage Nov 01, 2018