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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.

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    Latest Episodes:
    Episode 8: Episode #8 - Gordon Laing on Taking Great Photos In Camera Jul 19, 2018
    Show notes

    We chat with Gordon Laing about how to take great photos without post-processing, by taking advantage of the capabilities of your camera.

    Guest

    • Gordon Laing, Camera Labs
    • Gordon Laing on Instagram
    • His book In Camera

    Sponsor

    Charcoal Book Club. Get 10% off a membership to regularly receive photo books. Go to www.charcoalbookclub.com and use the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE to get the discount automatically.

    Hosts:

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

    Show notes:

    See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here.

    • In Camera (Kirk's review)
    • Fujifilm film simulations

    Our snapshots:

    • Jeff: Cable Matters 480 GB Thunderbolt 3 SSD
    • Kirk: LFI Magazine

    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.

    We talked about the Fujifilm film simulations in this episode. Here are four examples of a photo Kirk shot this week, converted using three different film simulations. The first is the default Provia; if you don't make any changes, JPEGs shot in Fujifilm cameras look like this. The second is Classic Chrome, with a muted color palette. The third is Velvia, with more saturated colors. And the fourth is Acros, using the red filter to bring out the sky. Kirk increased the shadows a bit for each of these photos to heighten the contrast.

    Provia.
    Provia.
    Classic Chrome.
    Classic Chrome.
    Velvia.
    Velvia.
    Acros.
    Acros.
    Episode 7: Do You Really Need All That Gear? Jul 12, 2018
    Show notes

    We all end up carrying too much gear. In this episode, we discuss the mistakes that we've made with gear, and when and why we need certain types of gear.

    Sponsor

    Take Control Books. Get 30% off any Take Control Books purchase with the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE. Go to www.takecontrolbooks.com/photoactive

    Hosts:

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

    Show notes:

    See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here.

    • Peak Design Everyday Messenger Bag
    • Camera bag insert that can go in any bag
    • Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L
    • GorillaPod
    • Popa
    • Anker portable battery pack (one of many models available)
    • A set of neutral density filters and mount
    • Zeiss lens wipes
    • Collapsible reflectors
    • The iPad for Photographers: Master the Newest Tool in Your Camera Bag
    • WD 250GB My Passport Wireless SSD External Portable Drive with SD Card Slot
    • Take Control of Your Digital Storage

    Our snapshots:

    • Jeff: The Photographer's Ephemeris
    • Kirk: Helping Hands

    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.

    Shot by Kirk with the Fuji 18mm (27mm) lens
    Shot by Kirk with the Fuji 18mm (27mm) lens
    A smart album in Photos to find all the photos shot with the Fuji 18mm lens
    A smart album in Photos to find all the photos shot with the Fuji 18mm lens
    Filtering by specific lenses in Lightroom Classic CC
    Filtering by specific lenses in Lightroom Classic CC
    Episode 6: Raw vs. Jpeg Jul 05, 2018
    Show notes

    We explain what raw image files are, and discuss the balance between shooting in raw, jpeg, or both. And explain how to shoot in raw on the iPhone.

    Sponsor

    Charcoal Book Club. Get 10% off a membership to regularly receive photo books. Go to www.charcoalbookclub.com and use the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE to get the discount automatically.

    Hosts:

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

    Show notes:

    See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here.

    • Halide Camera
    • Adobe Lightroom CC
    • Raw bit depth is about dynamic range, not the number of colors you get to capture
    • How to Work with RAW and JPEG Files in Apple’s Photos App

    From Kirk's Photos library, here are two raw/JPEG pairs. The top photo was edited using the JPEG, and the bottom using the raw file. The small icons at the top-left corner show this.

    The following gallery illustrates how a photo was captured and processed to bring details out of the raw file.

    Split view of after/before versions to show how detail can be revealed from a raw file.
    Split view of after/before versions to show how detail can be revealed from a raw file.
    This is the original image, saved out of camera with no edits.
    This is the original image, saved out of camera with no edits.
    This is the same image after post-processing in Lightroom CC.
    This is the same image after post-processing in Lightroom CC.

    Our snapshots:

    • Jeff: Fotodiox Pro Lens Mount Adapter (Nikon to Fuji X)
    • Kirk: Readly

    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 5: Wenmei Hill on Personal Photo Projects Jun 29, 2018
    Show notes

    We welcome Wenmei Hill to talk about her work as Editorial Manager at DPReview, volunteering with the organization Soulumination, and inspiring and helping women become better photographers as part of Mamas with Cameras.

    Sponsor

    Take Control Books. Get 30% off any Take Control Books purchase with the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE. Go to www.takecontrolbooks.com/photoactive

    Guest:

    • Wenmei Hill
    • Wenmei Hill on Instagram

    Hosts:

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

    Show notes:

    See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here.

    • DPReview
    • Soulumination
    • Mamas with Cameras

    Our snapshots:

    • Anatomy of a Studio Portrait, by John Cornicello
    • Peak Design Cuff

    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.

    Anatomy of a Studio Portrait, by John Cornicello
    Peak Design Cuff
    Peak Design Cuff
    Episode 4: Mastering iPhone Photography Jun 21, 2018
    Show notes

    We talk about the many advanced features that the iPhone's camera contains, and explain some tips and shortcuts that can make your iPhone photos better.

    Sponsor

    Charcoal Book Club. Get 10% off a membership to regularly receive photo books. Go to www.charcoalbookclub.com and use the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE to get the discount automatically.

    Hosts:

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

    Show notes:

    See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here.

    • Specs for each iPhone model
    • Use Portrait mode on the iPhone
    • Apple Doesn't Want Coders Messing With iPhone Buttons — Sometimes (article about the Camera+ app using the volume buttons to trigger the shutter)
    • Take and edit Live Photos
    • Using Long Exposure in iOS 11's Photos App
    • Jeff's iPhone 8 Plus sample gallery
    • HDR is enabled by default on the iPhone 8 Plus, and that's a really good thing
    • PhotoActive Facebook group; find the secret word you need to join the group at the end of the podcast.

    Our snapshots:

    • Apple how to Shoot on iPhone videos
    • Mont St. Michel, by Michael Kenna

    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.

    3D Touch options from the app on the Home screen
    3D Touch options from the app on the Home screen
    The Camera app is also available in Control Center
    The Camera app is also available in Control Center
    Tap to focus, which brings up the focus/exposure box.
    Tap to focus, which brings up the focus/exposure box.
    Tap to focus reveals an exposure compensation control at right.
    Tap to focus reveals an exposure compensation control at right.
    Drag the exposure control to raise or lower (shown here) the exposure.
    Drag the exposure control to raise or lower (shown here) the exposure.
    Silky waterfall using the Long Exposure effect on a Live Photo
    Silky waterfall using the Long Exposure effect on a Live Photo
    The original Live Photo capture
    The original Live Photo capture
    Episode 3: Black & White Jun 15, 2018
    Show notes

    Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn chat about black and white photos: the history of black and white photography, the various ways you can convert your photos to black and white, and how you can shoot and think in black and white.

    Sponsor

    Take Control Books. Get 30% off any Take Control Books purchase with the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE. Go to www.takecontrolbooks.com/photoactive

    Hosts:

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

    Show notes:

    See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here.

    • Kodachrome (Wikipedia)
    • Joel Meyerowitz Towards Color: 1962-1978
    • Joel Meyerowitz: Cape Light
    • Aperture
    • Joel Meyerowitz, color street photography
    • Leica M Monochrom
    • Red Dot Forum review of first version of the Leica M Monochrom "Henri", review of second version "Elliot"

    • Thorsten Overgaard review of first version of the Leica M Monochrom; review of second version

    • PhotoActive Facebook group; find the secret word you need to join the group at the end of the podcast

    Our snapshots:

    • Bitcam
    • Black and White Photography magazine

    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.

    The Noir filter in Photos gives the image this haunting look.
    The Noir filter in Photos gives the image this haunting look.
    This image was converted using the Black & White slider.
    This image was converted using the Black & White slider.
    This was converted using the Auto button above the Black & White slider.
    This was converted using the Auto button above the Black & White slider.
    This photo was converted using specific color channels, with extreme contrast here.
    This photo was converted using specific color channels, with extreme contrast here.
    This photo was desaturated, then adjustments were made to contrast, brilliance, etc. 
    This photo was desaturated, then adjustments were made to contrast, brilliance, etc.
    This photo was shot in black and white, using Fujifilm's Acros film simulation. 
    This photo was shot in black and white, using Fujifilm's Acros film simulation.
    You can shoot in black and white on an iPhone using a filter; here, the Noir filter. 
    You can shoot in black and white on an iPhone using a filter; here, the Noir filter.
    A photo made with Bitcam.
    A photo made with Bitcam.
    Episode 2: Managing Photo Libraries Jun 08, 2018
    Show notes

    Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn discuss why you want some sort of photo library in place, such as Photos or Lightroom, and their different approaches to managing their images. We dig into software, keywords, machine learning-based search, and the advantages (and annoyances) of cloud-based libraries.

    Sponsor

    Charcoal Book Club. Get 10% off a membership to regularly receive photo books. Go to www.charcoalbookclub.com and use the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE to get the discount automatically.

    Hosts:

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

    Show notes:

    See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here.

    • Jeff's book Take Control of Your Digital Photos
    • Jeff's book Take Control of Lightroom CC
    • iCloud Photo Library
    • “I only ever take one picture of one thing. Literally. Never two. So then that picture is taken and then the next one is waiting somewhere else.” William Eggelston
    • The Next Track: a podcast about how people listen to music today
    • iCloud storage plans and pricing
    • Adobe Creative Cloud
    • Luminar 2018

    • Affinity Photo

    • PhotoActive Facebook group; find the secret word you need to join the group at the end of the podcast

    Our snapshots:

    • William Eggleston: Los Alamos exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (now closed) “I am at war with the obvious."
    • Kirk's review of Los Alamos Revisited
    • Todd Hido, Intimate Distance

    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.

    Photos mentioned in the show:

    The Todd Hido photo that Kirk has on the wall of his office. 
    The Todd Hido photo that Kirk has on the wall of his office.
    Broadway Tower, a few miles from where Kirk lives. 
    Broadway Tower, a few miles from where Kirk lives.
    Episode 1: Introducing the PhotoActive Podcast May 30, 2018
    Show notes

    Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn introduce PhotoActive, a podcast about photography and the Apple ecosystem. We explain what we plan to cover in this podcast, and how you can participate.

    Hosts:

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

    Sponsor

    Take Control Books. Get 30% off any Take Control Books purchase with the coupon code PHOTOACTIVE. Go to www.takecontrolbooks.com/photoactive

    Show notes:

    See the full show notes, including photos, screenshots, and more, here.

    • Jeff's article from 2006 about his experience shooting photos in South Africa; with a 6 megapixel camera
    • Canon PowerShot S3
    • Olympus OM-10
    • Olympus OM-D E-M1
    • Michael Kenna: Holga
    • PhotoActive Facebook group; find the secret word you need to join the group at the end of the podcast

    Our snapshots:

    • Focos app
    • Peak Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap

    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 discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

    Photos mentioned in the show:

    Steve's photo of Venice, before and after quick edits.

    Jeff in Africa with his Canon PowerShot S2 IS (and new furry friend):

    The view near where Kirk lived in the French Alps:

    Focos examples:

    Image from Photos app, taken in Portrait mode using the Camera app on an iPhone X.
    Image from Photos app, taken in Portrait mode using the Camera app on an iPhone X.
    Editing the aperture simulation in the Focos app
    Editing the aperture simulation in the Focos app
    After changing the virtual aperture (note the background blur).
    After changing the virtual aperture (note the background blur).
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