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Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is always the first glimpse at what we can look forward to with new Apple software, including a peek at the photo capabilities of the next iPhones. And with iOS 26 and the Liquid Glass interface, things are going to look a lot different in the fall. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-188-wwdc25)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) WWDC 2025 Keynote (https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2025/101/) The Illusion of Thinking: Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Reasoning Models via the Lens of Problem Complexity (https://machinelearning.apple.com/research/illusion-of-thinking) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

We know, it seems like we just talked about AI in photography, but the field is moving pretty fast. Google announced improvements to their generative AI models, which are both impressive and sloppy at the same time. We also look at new AI-based landscape masking tools in Lightroom, speculate on what WWDC could bring to Apple's Photo app, and more. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-187-more-ai)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Notebook LM (https://notebooklm.google.com) Google I/O ‘25 Keynote (https://io.google/2025/explore/google-keynote-1) Google SynthID (https://deepmind.google/science/synthid/) Lightroom Landscape AI Masking (https://jkost.com/blog/2025/04/ai-masking-for-landscape-photography-in-lightroom-classic.html), Julieanne Kost MacWhisper (https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper) Skylum Luminar Mobile (https://skylum.com/luminar-mobile) Kai's Power Tools 3.0 - Macintosh Repository (https://www.macintoshrepository.org/18362-kai-s-power-tools-3-0) Snapshots: Jeff: Anker 737 Power Bank (https://amzn.to/4dKyPUz) Kirk: Steve Reich: Collected Works (https://amzn.to/43qZAsg) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

It's another photo book! We're joined by photographer Markus Naarttijärvi and publisher Daniel Agee to talk about Markus's new book A Surrender. When we last talked to Daniel, he was at photo service Glass, but now he's struck out on his own to form the publishing company Good Fight, and A Surrender is the first title. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Guests: Markus Naarttijärvi: Glass (https://glass.photo/tmn) Daniel Agee: Glass (https://glass.photo/daniel/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-186-surrender)) A Surrender (https://www.goodfight.co/a-surrender), by Markus Naarttijärvi Good Fight (https://www.goodfight.co/) Markus's “Sad Boy” Playlist, Arctic Noir (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6uRmhYSTeuhUDccjrRnmre?si=NdbxnNvPQr2MSBwG2CSjSQ&pi=nv3x68i8S_GC3) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Quintin Lake traversed the Coast of Britain over several years, photographing and documenting the journey. Now, he's turned his well-received project into a new photo book called The Perimeter. We welcome Quintin back to PhotoActive not just as a guest, but as an in-person guest with Kirk in his house in the UK. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-185-perimeter)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) The Book: The Perimeter, by Quintin Lake (https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/463388/the-perimeter-by-lake-quintin/9781529154450), Penguin UK The Perimeter, by Quintin Lake (https://amzn.to/3RL93Fy) Book (Amazon US) The Perimeter, by Quintin Lake (https://amzn.to/4jZAgjC) Book (Amazon UK) The Project: Quintin Lake home page (http://quintinlake.com) Quintin Lake on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/quintinlake/) The Perimeter project (http://www.theperimeter.uk) The Perimeter FAQ (https://theperimeter.uk/faq/) Episode 10: Quintin Lake's Long Walk (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-10-quintin-lake) Episode 82: Quintin Lake Returns (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-82-quintin) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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 US government has begun to impose high tariffs on goods brought in from nearly every country in the world. Since most camera gear is made in Japan and China, what does this mean for the industry and, more important, for your own purchasing decisions? Since the policies are changing by the day, we decided to release this episode a week early. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-184-tariffs)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

With the bonkers success of the Fujifilm X100VI, it seemed only a matter of time before Fuji made a compact camera based around its GFX medium format line. That's the recently-announced GFX100RF, a new compact-ish, 100 megapixel, fixed-lens, $5,000 camera. We look at the inventions and the tradeoffs incorporated into this high-res entrant into the compact field. (Image: Fujifilm) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-183-fuji-gfx100rf)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Fujifilm GFX100RF (https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/gfx100rf/) Episode 157: Photos at the High End: Hasselblad 907x/CFV 100C (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-157-hasselblad) Fujifilm GFX100RF review: one sensor, nine cameras (https://www.theverge.com/reviews/633769/fuji-gfx-100rf-review-medium-format-compact-camera), The Verge Fujifilm GFX100RF Review: An X100 All Grown Up (https://petapixel.com/2025/03/20/fujifilm-gfx100rf-review-an-x100-all-grown-up/), PetaPixel Leica Q3 vs. FujiFilm GFX100RF size comparison (https://leicarumors.com/2025/03/23/leica-q3-vs-fujifilm-gfx100rf-size-comparison.aspx/), Leica Rumors Episode 159: Fuji X100VI and the Appeal of Small Fixed-Lens Cameras (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-159-fuji-x100vi) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Adobe has released Photoshop for iPhone, a bonafide version of real Photoshop, not to be confused with Photoshop Express or other earlier variations. We take a look at this new app with one main question in our minds: Who is this for? A programming note: Toward the end of the episode we talk about using the Remove tool in Photoshop and Lightroom, but Jeff forgot to take screenshots. When he tried to reproduce the same actions later, he didn't get the same results as described while we were doing it. So we apologize that we don't have visuals to accompany what we're describing. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-182-ps-iphone)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Photoshop on iPhone (https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/app.html) Episode 181: Leica Lux Grip and App for iPhone (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-181-leica-lux) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Two episodes ago Jeff expressed cynicism about iPhone add-ons that try to make the phone more like a traditional camera. And yet here we are looking at Kirk's new Leica LUX Grip accessory...and not hating it? Learn about why this could be the camera grip for the iPhone that succeeds where others falter, and how the Leica LUX app does some very smart things in the name of photography. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-181-leica-lux)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Fjorden Grip (https://shop.fjorden.co/en-us) Leica LUX Grip (https://leica-camera.com/en-US/mobile/lux-grip) Leica LUX App (https://leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/leica-apps/leica-lux) Episode 179: iPhone Camera Accessories (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-179-iphone-add-ons) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

On this week's episode we welcome David Young, photographer and author of the new book A Brief History of Photography: From the Very Beginning to the Age of Digital. It may feel like photography is only a little more than a hundred years old, but the principles of the art, from lens design to chemistry, have been around for centuries. We had a great conversation about things that surprised David while researching the book, the long obsession with ultra-wide apertures, and more. Author photo courtesy of Alex Hurst (Ireland). Guest: David Young (https://furnfeather.ca/Contact.html), Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155735425@N05/), Book (https://furnfeather.ca) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-180-young)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) A Brief History of Photography (https://rockynook.com/shop/photography/a-brief-history-of-photography/ref/251/?campaign=PhotoActive), by David Young (RockyNook.com). Use code YOUNG40 at checkout for 40% off! A Brief History of Photography (https://furnfeather.ca/), by David Young (other resellers) Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: Black Doves (https://www.netflix.com/title/81682935) Kirk's snapshot: Bloom: Living World (https://www.enoshop.co.uk/bloom), Brian Eno Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Photographers love to accessorize their cameras, and the iPhone is no different. A case is one thing, but what about other photo-centric add-ons? Should you buy an extra-wide or telephoto lens that snaps in front of the built-in cameras? What about grips and shutter buttons that make the iPhone feel more like a traditional camera? We weigh in with our opinions and experiences with these types of embellishments. (And Jeff accidentally uses the B-word.) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-179-iphone-add-ons)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Peak Design Everyday iPhone Case (https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/mobile) Fjorden Grip (https://shop.fjorden.co/en-us) Alice Camera (https://www.alice.camera) Moment MagSafe Tripod Mount (https://www.shopmoment.com/products/moment-pro-tripod-mount-for-magsafe) Best iPhone Camera Accessories for Pro Photos and Videos (https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-iphone-camera-accessories-photo-video-15-pro-max/) Profoto B10 Flash (https://www.profoto.com/us/en/shop/products/lights/monolights/profoto-b10x-us/) Moment Lenses and Cases (https://www.shopmoment.com) DJI Osmo Mobile 6 Gimbal (https://www.dji.com/products/handheld-imaging-devices#om-series) Ultralight 1/4" Magnetic Tripod Phone Mount Adapter (https://amzn.to/4hwAZbk) Russell Preston Brown (https://www.instagram.com/dr_brown/) Finding Vivian Maier (https://findingvivianmaier.com) (documentary) And here's the AI-generated ode to microfiber cloths: Oh humble microfiber, soft and true, A silent savior in all that you do. With threads so fine, a wondrous weave, You banish dust and dirt, make surfaces breathe. No stain too stubborn, no smudge too sly, Your magic touch makes grime comply. From glass to wood, from screen to steel, You polish and shine with effortless zeal. A guardian of gadgets, protector of screens, In your fibers lies the cleanest of dreams. No harsh chemicals, no wasteful spree, Eco-friendly warrior, you set us free. Oh microfiber cloth, so light yet strong, In your service, we find where we belong. For every streak erased, every speck undone, You are the unsung hero of everyone. So here's to you, oh fabric divine, A marvel of science and design. May your threads endure and ever thrive, For in your care, our homes come alive. Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: Vivian Maier: Street Photographer (https://amzn.to/4gAezoq) Kirk's snapshot: Microfiber cloth Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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 recent devastating fires in Los Angeles have created a lot of fire photography, and some of it compelling both for its content and its artistry. We talk about the challenges of photographing such extreme situations. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-178-la-fires)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Jake Sullivan Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sullyfoto/) Stuart Palley Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stuartpalley/) The Gear Photographer Stuart Palley Uses to Shoot Wildfires (https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/tools/gear-photographer-stuart-palley-uses-shoot-wildfires/), Outside Magazine Joel Meyerowitz, Aftermath (https://www.joelmeyerowitz.com/aftermath) Los Angeles Fire and Citizen Journalism (https://www.aphotoeditor.com/2025/01/14/the-daily-edit-los-angeles-fire-and-citizen-journalism/), The Daily Edit Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: Always (https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/always-1989) Kirk's snapshot: SAS Rogue Heroes (https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/sas-rogue-heroes) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

We've been looking at various AI-related photography topics in recent episodes, such as using the Clean Up feature in the Photos app to remove unwanted items or the bigger question of “What is a photo?” Now it's time to look broadly at what AI can offer photographers and where we think it's going. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-177-ai-in-2025)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Perplexity.ai (https://perplexity.ai/pro?referral_code=72WCKEY5) Write Now with Scrivener, episode 37, Debbie Urbanski, Science Fiction Author (https://podcast.scrivenerapp.com/37) Conjure Drawings from Sketches Using Image Wand (https://www.cnet.com/how-to/conjure-drawings-from-sketches-using-image-wand-in-apple-intelligence-on-your-iphone-or-ipad/), CNET Letraset (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letraset) Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: SmallRig 35"/90cm Softbox LA-O90 Quick Release Octagon Soft Box for Bowens Mount COB Lights (https://amzn.to/3BQIdY4) Kirk's snapshot: Megalopolis (https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/megalopolis) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

As we wrap up 2024, we're realizing our photo libraries have grown quite a bit—in Jeff's case, almost filling his cloud storage. So as we anticipate some holiday downtime, we're turning our attention to strategies for cleaning up our photo libraries. Note that we're taking the next episode off to celebrate Christmas, so our next scheduled episode is January 10, 2025. Happy holidays! Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-176-clean-libraries)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Take Control of Your Digital Photos (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/digital-photos/) by Jeff Carlson Take Control Books (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/), publisher of fine ebooks by both Kirk and Jeff (and other authors) Peakto (https://cyme.io/peakto-photo-organizer-software) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Our recent discussions of AI and the Photos Clean Up tool have brought us full circle to the bigger question: What is a photo? Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Sponsor: Nitro from Gentlemen Coders Currently featured by Apple as an “App We Love,” Nitro is the new photo editor and manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad from the developer of RAW Power. And now, Nitro is on sale for the holidays. You can get Nitro for 50% off until December 2nd, 2024, and 20% off after that. Designed for every photographer and every photograph, Nitro combines flexible storage options, unmatched camera support, and professional editing tools. If you liked Aperture or RAW Power, you'll love Nitro and its beautiful user interface. On the editing side, Nitro includes full masking support with AI masks, gradients, and brushes. Remove dust blemishes and other imperfections using Clone and Spot Removal tools. And, just like RAW Power, you can apply raw-specific tone and tuning adjustments. Nitro gives you more control over Apple's RAW decoder than any other app. And, it's great at editing JPEGs and HEIF images too! For organizing, your photos can live in Apple's Photos library or in the file system, with support for XMP sidecars and synchronizing metadata and edits with iCloud Photo Library. Nitro also supports more cameras and formats than Photos, Darkroom, or Photomator, including compressed Fujifilm RAW files and the Nikon HE format. And while comparing shots, synchronize pan and zoom of up to 16 images at a time. Integration with ExifTool on the Mac lets you see and compare all of the metadata in your images. Try Nitro for free for 7 days without any obligation. No subscription signup, no nonsense. And remember, you can get Nitro for 50% off until December 2nd, 2024, and 20% off after that. Check it out at https://nitrophoto.app (nitrophoto.app). Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-175-what-is-photo)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Aimless pedestrians wandering in the background of your photo? Trash on the ground in the foreground? Apple can help. In this episode we're looking at Clean Up, the new Apple Intelligence tool in the Photos app that uses generative AI to remove areas of a photo. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-174-clean-up)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 60: Machine Learning with Andrius Gailiunas and Pixelmator Pro (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-60-pixelmator) Photomator (https://www.pixelmator.com/photomator/) Nitro app (https://nitrophoto.app/) You Can Use Clean Up with a Clear Conscience (https://sixcolors.com/post/2024/10/you-can-use-clean-up-with-a-clear-conscience/), Six Colors Apple vs Adobe: One is Clearly Better at AI Photo Clean Up (https://petapixel.com/2024/10/31/apple-vs-adobe-one-is-clearly-better-at-ai-photo-clean-up/), PetaPixel Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

In our quest to better understand the often-confusing changes and additions to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro photo situation, we've decided to tackle the photo file formats. HEIF, ProRAW, JPEG-XL... there are a lot of options to choose from. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-173-iphone-formats)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 172: Photographic Styles on iPhone 16 (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-172-photo-styles) Episode 170: iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-170-iphone16) JPEG XL: What It Is And Why You Should Care | The PetaPixel Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch-8xa8pT5M) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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 iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro introduce a new twist on an existing feature, and the result is... confusion and complexity. Photographic Styles can be very powerful, but it really requires you to dig into the details. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-172-photo-styles)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Now that Kirk and Jeff have received their iPhone 16 Pros, it's time to take them into the world and see how the new photographic features work. Is the Camera Control all it's cracked up to be? Does a 48 megapixel ultra-wide camera make much difference? We talk about our first hands-on experiences with Apple's new pocket cameras—sorry, mobile phones. Oh, and what about all this Apple Intelligence stuff? Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-171-iPhone16-hands-on)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Everything You Can Do with iPhone 16's New Camera Button (https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/everything-you-can-do-with-iphone-16s-new-camera-button/), CNET The iPhone camera is more confusing than ever (https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/20/24248356/iphone-16-camera-photographic-styles), The Verge Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

It's that time again: new iPhones! By which we mean, of course, new Apple Cameras That Also Do Other Stuff. Kirk and Jeff are both upgrading their phones this year, largely due to the new Camera Control button but also the 48 MP (megapixel) ultra-wide camera and the new 48 MP Fusion camera that reads data fast enough to remove the shutter lag when shooting raw images. There's a lot to discuss in this bonus-length episode! Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Nitro from Gentlemen Coders Nitro is the new photo editor and manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad from the developer of RAW Power. Designed for every photographer and every photograph, Nitro combines flexible storage options, unmatched camera support, and professional editing tools. If you liked Aperture or RAW Power, you'll love Nitro and its beautiful user interface. On the editing side, Nitro includes full masking support with AI masks, gradients, and brushes. Remove dust blemishes and other imperfections using Clone and Spot Removal tools. And, just like RAW Power, you can apply raw-specific tone and tuning adjustments. Nitro gives you more control over Apple's RAW decoder than any other app. And, it's great at editing JPEGs and HEIF images too! For organizing, your photos can live in Apple's Photos library or in the file system, with support for XMP sidecars and synchronizing metadata and edits with iCloud Photo Library. Nitro also supports more cameras and formats than Photos, Darkroom, or Photomator, including compressed Fujifilm RAW files and the Nikon HE format. And while comparing shots, synchronize pan and zoom up to 16 images at a time. Integration with ExifTool on the Mac lets you see and compare all of the metadata in your images. Try Nitro for free for 7 days without any obligation. No subscription signup, no nonsense. Check it out at https://nitrophoto.app (nitrophoto.app). Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-170-iPhone16)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 165 - Sensors and LUTs (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-167-sensors-luts) Everything You Can Do with iPhone 16's New Camera Button (https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/everything-you-can-do-with-iphone-16s-new-camera-button/), CNET Episode 146 - Tea and Coffee (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-146-tea-coffee) Snapshots: Jeff's Snapshot: MHW-3BOMBER Mini Cube 2 Coffee Scale (https://amzn.to/4efZYOF) Kirk's Snapshot: Peak Design iPhone 16 Pro Max case (https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/mobile/products/everyday-case?variant=41298189058125) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Is your photo library spread out among different drives and apps? We're not talking about maybe having a couple of Lightroom Classic catalogs—it's not uncommon now for a photographer to have Lightroom libraries, Capture One libraries, Apple Photos libraries, even old iPhoto and Aperture libraries collected over the years. In this episode we welcome back Matthieu Kopp of CYME to talk about version 2.0 of the utility Peakto, which can bring sense to all of that accumulated chaos. As a bonus, Matthieu also shared a discount code for PhotoActive listeners to get 15% off any CYME app: PHOTOACTIVE15. Guest: Matthieu Kopp, CYME (https://cyme.io/) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-169-peakto-two)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 144: Wrangling Libraries with Matthieu Kopp (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-144-kopp) Peakto (https://cyme.io/peakto-photo-organizer-software/) 15% discount code for CYME apps: PHOTOACTIVE15 Our Snapshots: Jeff: Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor (https://amzn.to/3ysYAbD) Kirk: Civil War (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17279496/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Many cameras now feature IBIS: in-body image stabilization. But do you really need a stabilized body? Can you use just a stabilized lens? And for that matter, is image stabilization just a crutch for lazy photographers? Also in this episode, we ponder perfect photo destinations. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-168-ibis)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Hurtigruten (https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-us/about-us/voyages/coastal-express) Why IS/VR Matter, Ken Rockwell (https://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/image-stabilization.htm) Episode 157: Photos at the High End: Hasselblad 907x/CFV 100C (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-157-hasselblad) Tyler Stalman (https://www.youtube.com/@stalman) Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: JOYROOM Portable 2000mAh Wireless Charger Compatible for Apple Watch (https://amzn.to/4c9ojUc) Kirk's snapshot: Camel Camel Camel (https://camelcamelcamel.com/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Touting Panasonic's new LUMIX S9 camera, a representative was quoted saying that Micro Four Thirds sensors are more difficult to understand than full-frame sensors, especially for people with “low camera literacy.” That piqued our interest, because many photographers assume that a full-frame sensor is just inherently better. But is that true? And is it really that confusing? We also touch on LUTs, which Panasonic is pushing on the S9 by dedicating a button to choosing different look-up tables for creative color rendering in camera. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Sponsor: Photo Scout from Cascable Photo Scout is an app for people who love to take photos, but don't love checking sunset calculators, aurora reports, and weather forecasts every single day. Simply tell Photo Scout what you want and it'll keep an eye on everything for you and notify you when it's time to go get that perfect shot. Need a particularly vibrant sunset? The moon perched directly atop a mountaintop? The sun hitting that perfect spot in the sky? Photo Scout has you covered with all that and more - you say where, we say when. Check it out with a free trial today! Find it at photo-scout.app (https://photo-scout.app). Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-167-sensors-luts)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Panasonic LUMIX S9 Initial Review (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-s9-initial-review), DPReview Panasonic Lumix S9 Initial Review: Small, Pretty, and Confusing (https://petapixel.com/2024/05/22/panasonic-s9-initial-review-small-pretty-and-confusing/), PetaPixel Micro Four Thirds is Hard for Those With Low Camera Literacy to Understand: Panasonic (https://petapixel.com/2024/07/08/micro-four-thirds-is-hard-for-those-with-low-camera-literacy-to-understand-panasonic/) Image Sensors, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_sensor_format) Julia (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10975574/) (TV Show, 2022-2023) Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: France Is a Feast (https://amzn.to/3LdZnjz) Kirk's snapshot: The Scarlet Papers, Matthew Richardson (https://amzn.to/4bOSjo7) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

If you're wondering whether film photography is really experiencing a resurgence in popularity, the announcement of the Pentax 17 is your answer. It's a brand-new film-only camera with some interesting design choices. Also in this episode, we talk about social media alternatives to Instagram for photographers. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Sponsor: Photo Scout from Cascable Photo Scout is an app for people who love to take photos, but don't love checking sunset calculators, aurora reports, and weather forecasts every single day. Simply tell Photo Scout what you want and it'll keep an eye on everything for you and notify you when it's time to go get that perfect shot. Need a particularly vibrant sunset? The moon perched directly atop a mountaintop? The sun hitting that perfect spot in the sky? Photo Scout has you covered with all that and more - you say where, we say when. Check it out with a free trial today! Find it at photo-scout.app (https://photo-scout.app). Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-165-wwdc)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Pentax 17 Film Camera (https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/pentax-17-kit/) Back to the future: Pentax 17 film camera review (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentax-17-film-camera-review) Episode 85: Film Camera Love with Dan Bracaglia (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-85-film-bracaglia) Kodak Ektar H35 (https://amzn.to/4cuJrW0) Episode 61: Choosing What to Photograph (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-61-choosing) Episode 111: The Glass App(roach) to Photography (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-111-glass) Foto (https://fotoapp.co) Lego Architecture (https://www.lego.com/en-us/themes/architecture/about) Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: Aputure Amaran MC RGB Light (https://amzn.to/4bySJPz) Kirk's snapshot: LEGO Architecture Notre Dame de Paris (https://amzn.to/3XSVKXR) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is where we learn about what's coming in the company's many operating systems, and this year was focused on machine learning features and AI - Apple Intelligence. That turns out to have a lot of significance on photography, such as in searching your photo library and making edits in the Photos app. We look at what was announced and how it will affect the way we work with photos in the fall. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Sponsor: Photo Scout from Cascable Photo Scout is an app for people who love to take photos, but don't love checking sunset calculators, aurora reports, and weather forecasts every single day. Simply tell Photo Scout what you want and it'll keep an eye on everything for you and notify you when it's time to go get that perfect shot. Need a particularly vibrant sunset? The moon perched directly atop a mountaintop? The sun hitting that perfect spot in the sky? Photo Scout has you covered with all that and more - you say where, we say when. Check it out with a free trial today! Find it at photo-scout.app (https://photo-scout.app). Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-165-wwdc)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) 14 Compelling Features Coming to Apple's Operating Systems in 2024 (https://tidbits.com/2024/06/10/14-compelling-features-coming-to-apples-operating-systems-in-2024/) Apple Intelligence: Why most users won't get it (https://kirkville.com/apple-intelligence-why-most-users-wont-get-it/) Apple announces AI operating systems at WWDC24: macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and more (https://kirkville.com/apple-announces-ai-operating-systems-at-wwdc24-macos-sequoia-ios-18-ipados-18-and-more/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Apple has released the new M4-powered iPad Pro, and Kirk bought one straightaway. Is it worth buying for photographers? Plus, we mention what's changed in the new Lightroom releases and welcome a new sponsor: Photo Scout by Cascable! Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Sponsor: Photo Scout from Cascable Photo Scout is an app for people who love to take photos, but don't love checking sunset calculators, aurora reports, and weather forecasts every single day. Simply tell Photo Scout what you want and it'll keep an eye on everything for you and notify you when it's time to go get that perfect shot. Need a particularly vibrant sunset? The moon perched directly atop a mountaintop? The sun hitting that perfect spot in the sky? Photo Scout has you covered with all that and more - you say where, we say when. Check it out with a free trial today! Find it at photo-scout.app (https://photo-scout.app). Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-164-m4-ipad-pro)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: Fujifilm XF16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 LM WR Sample Gallery (https://www.dpreview.com/samples/0574237868/fujifilm-xf16-50mm-f2-8-4-8-r-lm-wr-sample-gallery), DPReview Kirk's snapshot: Pen Tips (https://pen.tips/products/classic) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Part of enjoying photography is understanding photography. What makes a “good” photo? How much of that is based on the circumstances around its creation? In this episode, we talk about looking at photography with a critical eye. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Sponsor: Nitro from Gentlemen Coders Nitro is the brand new photo editor and manager from the developer of RAW Power. Designed for every photographer and every photograph, Nitro combines flexible storage options, unmatched camera support, and professional editing tools. If you liked Aperture or RAW Power, you'll love Nitro. On the editing side, Nitro includes full masking support with AI masks, gradients, and brushes. Remove dust blemishes and other imperfections using Clone and Spot Removal tools. And, just like RAW Power, you can apply raw-specific tone and tuning adjustments. Nitro gives you more control over Apple's RAW decoder than any other app. For organizing, your photos can live in Apple's Photos library or in the file system, with support for XMP sidecars and synchronizing metadata and edits with iCloud Photo Library. Nitro also supports more cameras and formats than Photos, Darkroom, or Photomator, including compressed Fujifilm raw files. And while comparing shots, synchronize pan and zoom up to 16 images at a time. Try Nitro for free for 7 days without any obligation. No subscription signup, no nonsense. Check it out at https://nitrophoto.app (nitrophoto.app). Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-163-photo-criticism)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 155: Favorites from The Photo Book (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-155-photo-book) Fotografiska Museum, Stockholm (https://www.fotografiska.com/) Rinko Kawauchi at Fotografiska (https://stockholm.fotografiska.com/en/exhibitions/rinko-kawauchi) John Berger: Ways of Seeing (https://amzn.to/3UGRDur) Ways of Seeing website (https://www.ways-of-seeing.com/) Understanding a Photograph (https://amzn.to/3UVWnhj) Geoff Dyer: See/Saw (https://amzn.to/3K5Dgeh) The Ongoing Moment (https://amzn.to/3WxWXDc) The Street Philosophy of Garry Winogrand (https://amzn.to/3WzEDcT) Susan Sontag: On Photography (https://amzn.to/44Dt9a2) Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable (https://weta.org/watch/shows/american-masters/garry-winogrand-all-things-are-photographable) Miles Davis, 1958, by Dennis Stock (https://store.magnumphotos.com/products/magnum-editions-miles-davis-usa-1958) Episode 144: Wrangling Libraries with Matthieu Kopp (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-144-kopp) Peakto Search for Lightroom Classic: Using AI to search the contents of your photos (https://www.dpreview.com/articles/0126352152/peakto-search-for-lightroom-classic-using-ai-to-search-the-contents-of-your-photos), DPReview Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: Peakto Search (https://cyme.io/peakto-search-plugin-lightroom/) Kirk's snapshot: Jonathan Jones: Earthly Delights: A History of the Renaissance (https://amzn.to/3QJJIeL) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS) is a running joke among photographers (and musicians), but it's also a real thing that can spin us up with the desire to buy some new camera or lens. We look at what drives this compulsion, and try to be honest about whether it affects us as photographers. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Sponsor: Nitro from Gentlemen Coders Nitro is the brand new photo editor and manager from the developer of RAW Power. Designed for every photographer and every photograph, Nitro combines flexible storage options, unmatched camera support, and professional editing tools. If you liked Aperture or RAW Power, you'll love Nitro. On the editing side, Nitro includes full masking support with AI masks, gradients, and brushes. Remove dust blemishes and other imperfections using Clone and Spot Removal tools. And, just like RAW Power, you can apply raw-specific tone and tuning adjustments. Nitro gives you more control over Apple's RAW decoder than any other app. For organizing, your photos can live in Apple's Photos library or in the file system, with support for XMP sidecars and synchronizing metadata and edits with iCloud Photo Library. Nitro also supports more cameras and formats than Photos, Darkroom, or Photomator, including compressed Fujifilm raw files. And while comparing shots, synchronize pan and zoom up to 16 images at a time. Try Nitro for free for 7 days without any obligation. No subscription signup, no nonsense. Check it out at https://nitrophoto.app (nitrophoto.app). Show Notes: Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) The Next Track podcast (https://www.thenexttrack.com/) Episode 159: Fuji X100VI and the Appeal of Small Fixed-Lens Cameras (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-159-fuji-x100vi) Peak Design Sling Bags (https://www.peakdesign.com/products/everyday-sling) MPB.com (https://mpb.com/) Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: Photographer (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/show/b77cf4bf-9ce1-4d42-94e0-11fcdc10cb03) documentary series Kirk's snapshot: Riply (https://www.netflix.com/title/81678765) series Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Gentleman Coder Nik Bhatt returns to talk about Nitro, his all-new photo editor for macOS (and soon, iOS and iPadOS). As the successor to RAW Power, Nitro has a lot to live up to. Nik talks about what prompted him to build a new app from the ground up, adding new features like masking, supporting cameras that Apple ignores, and more. Guest: Nik Bhatt (https://gentlemencoders.com/) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-156-story)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Nitro (https://www.gentlemencoders.com/nitro-for-macos/index.html) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

We were recently asked about where we find inspiration while making photos, which led Kirk and Jeff to muse on the idea of being primed to find photo subjects. It's not enough to arrive at a destination with a blank slate—you'll create better photos and enjoy the experience more if you prime yourself to see what's in front of you. That can come from photo books, online photos of the same area, and more. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-160-primed)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Behind the Gare Saint Lazare (https://aboutphotography.blog/blog/2019/9/30/behind-the-gare-saint-lazare-by-henri-cartier-bresson-1932) Episode 155: Favorites from The Photo Book (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-155-photo-book) Episode 157: Photos at the High End: Hasselblad 907x/CFV 100C (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-157-hasselblad) Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: Leica SL3 Sample Gallery, DPReview (https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/4112142540/leica-sl3-preview-sample-gallery/6898963578) Kirk's snapshot: The Creative Act: a Way of Being, Rick Rubin (https://amzn.to/3ILZfpY) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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 entire Internet - yes, the whole thing, trust us - is going crazy for the new Fujifilm X100VI compact fixed-lens camera. What's the appeal of this not-inexpensive camera? Its predecessor was in such demand that Fujifilm just stopped manufacturing it because it couldn't keep up...for more than a year. And now the X100VI is backordered until summer. Is it all just influencer hype? [Main photo credit: Fujifilm] Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-158-ai-revisited)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Fuji X100VI (https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/x100vi) Photos at the High End: Hasselblad 907x/CFV 100C (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-157-hasselblad) The internet's NEW favorite camera? (Fuji X100VI) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNb4hPvLWYQ), The Studio The Fujifilm X100VI Is (Nearly) Everything We Wanted! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve4jogLG9is), PetaPixel Opinion: The joy of fixed-lens cameras | Popular Photography (https://www.popphoto.com/gear/joy-of-fixed-lens-cameras/) Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: - The Dog Sitter Detective (https://amzn.to/3uVCTz1), by Antony Johnston Kirk's snapshot: Hokusai's Fuji (https://amzn.to/3Pa4hQL) Lego Great Wave (https://amzn.to/3ToHByL) Original Soundtrack: The Great Wave – LEGO Art (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izOjkApDNFA) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

In five years, will our cameras look anything like today's cameras? We've seen staggering advancements in AI technologies in photography, so in this episode we stretch our imaginations to think about where things are headed. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-158-ai-revisited)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 157: Photos at the High End: Hasselblad 907x/CFV 100C (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-157-hasselblad) Samsung Argues That There is ‘No Such Thing as a Real Picture' (https://petapixel.com/2024/02/05/samsung-argues-that-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-real-picture/) Back to the Future Deep Fake (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OJnkJqkyio) Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: Padcaster Parrot Pro Teleprompter (https://padcaster.com/products/parrot-pro-teleprompter-kit?variant=40283701313622) Kirk's snapshot: Retrobatch 2 (https://flyingmeat.com/retrobatch/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

What would you do with 100 megapixels? Jeff recently had the opportunity to shoot with the new Hasselblad 907x/CFV 100C, a medium format camera in the form factor of Hasselblad's classic film bodies. This $8,200 (body only, of course) system made him rethink the photographic muscle memory he's developed over the years, as well as the mental-muscle-memory of how to approach making photos. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-157-hasselblad)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Hasselblad 907X/CFV 100C (https://www.hasselblad.com/v-system/907x-cfv-100c/) Hasselblad 907X/CFV 100C sample gallery (https://www.dpreview.com/news/9388608295/hasselblad-907x-cfv-100c-sample-gallery) at DPReview What's so special about this $8,200 Hasselblad? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRbODU9Tz_g), Becca Farsace at The Verge One of the most UNIQUE cameras I've ever used (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAwY5mGgaz4), Manny Ortiz Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking the photos on your old hard drives are perfectly safe. But are they really? Our guest Derrick Story needed to extract 200,000 images saved in Apple's discontinued Aperture software on an old Drobo storage array. Using a combination of an old MacBook that could run Aperture and modern software like Peakto for organizing the extracted images, he was able to restore them all. Guest: Derrick Story (https://thedigitalstory.com/) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-156-story)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) The Digital Story (https://thedigitalstory.com/) (Derrick's site, newsletter, podcast, photography, and more) The Rescue Mission (Medium Guest Link) (https://medium.com/live-view/the-rescue-mission-b5dfe377d7d3) Peakto (https://cyme.io/peakto-photo-organizer-software/) Mylio (https://mylio.com) Episode 144: Wrangling Libraries with Matthieu Kopp (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-144-kopp) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Moonfire: The Epic Journey of Apollo 11 (https://amzn.to/42a5Aol) Kirk: Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection (https://amzn.to/3SdW3YD) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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. ALT: An old church door with large trees growing against the wall flanking the door. Black and white image.

To wrap up the year, we thought we'd turn our attention to selections from The Photo Book, a massive, rich collection of photography from some of the best photographers throughout the history of the art form. Out of hundreds of images, we each picked five photos and explain what about them caught our eyes. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-155-photo-book)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Order your copy of The Photo Book, Second Edition (https://amzn.to/3Tk9usj) Pete Souza episode - Photocombobulate podcast (https://photocombobulate.com/episodes/25) (Jeff confused his podcasts; he talked to Pete Souza on his other podcast Photocombobulate.) Jeff's Picks: Lessing, Erich: Erich Lessing's best photograph: Eisenhower raises his hat to peace (https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/jan/20/erich-lessing-best-photograph-president-eisenhower-geneva-summit-1955-interview) Meisel, Steven: Untitled, 1996 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136270744@N06/26149298861) Pinkhassov, Gueirgui: Tokyo, Japan, 1997 (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/271060471306981472/) Salgado, Sebastião: Serra Pelada Goldmine, Pará, Brazil, 1986 (https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-5433229/?intObjectID=5433229) Bubley, Esther: Greyhound Bus Terminal, New York City, 1947 (http://www.estherbubley.com/sonj_bus_story_frame_set.htm) Kirk's Picks: Carjat, Etienne: Charles Baudelaire, 1978 (https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Baudelaire#/media/Lêer:Étienne_Carjat,_Portrait_of_Charles_Baudelaire,_circa_1862.jpg) Sammallahti, Pentti: Ristisaari, Finland (Frog in Water), 1974 (https://www.peterfetterman.com/privateviews/bbd08448abe7456f806c64/37569-pentti-sammallahti-ristisaari-finland-frog-in-water-1974/) Erwitt, Elliot: USA, New York City, 1974 (https://www.elliotterwitt.com/?lightbox=dataItem-kcuwb4mg12) Moriyama, Daido: Woman, Yokosuka, 1970 (https://www.artsy.net/artwork/daido-moriyama-yokosuka-1966) Larrain, Sergio: Passage Bavestrello. Valparaiso, Chile. 1952 (https://www.magnumphotos.com/arts-culture/society-arts-culture/sergio-larrain-valparaiso/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

It's time to talk about the B-word again! Jeff couldn't trick Kirk into saying “bokeh,” but this week we're looking at a few ways to get background blur using Portrait mode in the iPhone and editing in Lightroom. Technology has improved quite a lot in the last couple of years, to the point where simulated bokeh can sometimes pass off as natural lens blur. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-154-lens-blur)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Take Control of Apple Watch (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/apple-watch/) Episode #20 - The Blur-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-20-bokeh) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Universal Magnetic Tripod Mount Adapter for All Phones (https://amzn.to/3SXrDvX) Kirk: Braun Analogue Wall Clock (https://braun-clocks.com/collections/wall-clocks/products/bc26-braun-analogue-wall-clock-black?variant=40729804570647) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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 photographer's dilemma rears again. Not only are we sometimes struck by gear acquisition syndrome when new cameras are announced, we run into it when new computers that can process our images come to market. In this case, it's the new M3 MacBook Pro and M3 iMac models from Apple. Will the M3 processor make a difference when working with photos? If you bought an M1 iMac when it came out, is it time to upgrade? Kirk and Jeff hash it out. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-153-m3-macs)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Apple Scary Fast Event (https://www.apple.com/apple-events/) Apple has no plans to make a 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon (https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/6/23947196/apple-no-27-inch-apple-silicon-imac) M3 vs M3 Pro vs M3 Max: specs, features compared (https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-silicon/vs/m3-vs-m3-pro-vs-m3-max----specs-features-compared) iStat Menus (https://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: JJC Viewfinder Eyecup Eyepiece for Fuji (https://amzn.to/3Qwdx1G) Kirk: Michael Kenna: Photographs and Stories (https://www.nazraeli.com/complete-catalogue/michael-kenna-photographs-and-stories) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Google's Pixel phones are held up as the Android smartphones to follow, and their cameras are often pitted against the iPhone as examples of the state of the art. However, as Kirk discovered when he bought a Pixel 8, the details matter... such as the Pixel 8 not being able to use the full resolution of its main camera. Also in this episode, we check in with some new developments in the generative photography world with Adobe's release of Firefly 2 and GenAI integration in Photoshop. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-152-android-ai)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Take Control Books (https://takecontrolbooks.com/) MacVoices Video with Take Control (https://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-23264-a-20th-anniversary-take-control-authors-reunion-1/) Can an iPhone user learn to love Android? | Macworld (https://www.macworld.com/article/222966/can-an-iphone-user-learn-to-love-android.html) An iPhone user's (surprisingly positive) experience with Windows Phone (https://www.macworld.com/article/225235/an-iphone-users-surprisingly-positive-experience-with-windows-phone.html) Pixel 8 Specs (https://store.google.com/product/pixel_8_specs?hl=en-US&pli=1) Made by Google '23: Keynote (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxlaUCJZ27E) Google Pixel 8 Pro Review for Photographers: Android's Best Camera (https://petapixel.com/2023/10/17/google-pixel-8-pro-review-for-photographers-androids-best-camera/) The Best Android Phone | Wirecutter (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-android-phone/) Adobe MAX 2023: Here's what Lightroom users need to know (https://www.dpreview.com/news/4857219044/adobe-max-2023-lightroom) Episode 138: DPReview and AI (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-138-ai) Adobe announces improved Firefly AI, new Content Credentials, and more at MAX 2023 (https://www.dpreview.com/news/5324251005/adobe-max-2023-news) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

On the surface, making photos with the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro is relatively simple: pick a zoom level, pick a format (raw or not), and go. But as soon as you get just below the surface, you're faced with a surprising amount of complexity. In this episode, we wade into all the megapixels (including from the iPhone 14 Pro) to try to make sense of it all. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-151-iphone15-hands-on)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Note: Jeff discovered after recording that the problem he was seeing with HDR photos on his MacBook Pro was caused by a setting in a separate app (Lunar), not a bug in macOS Sonoma. Photomator 3.1 review: A machine-learning augmented photo editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/photomator-3-1-review-a-machine-learning-augmented-photo-editor-for-mac-iphone-and-ipad), DPReview Special deal: $10 off first year membership offer (https://glass.photo/offer/photoactive) Our Snapshots: Jeff: OneWorld 65 International Adapter (https://oneadaptr.com/products/oneworld-65-international-adapter-with-65w-pd-charger) Kirk: Starfield (https://bethesda.net/en/game/starfield) game Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Who wants to talk megapixels and tetraprisms? In this episode, recorded shortly after Apple announced the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, Kirk and Jeff look at the specs and possibilities of the newest cameras-that-also-make-calls. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-150-iphone15)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Which iPhone 15 Is Right for You? (https://www.dpreview.com/articles/2736517948/which-iphone-15-is-right-for-you) The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max Review for Photographers (https://petapixel.com/2023/09/19/the-iphone-15-pro-and-pro-max-review-for-photographers/) Avoid Overspending for iPhone 15 USB-C Cables and Chargers (https://tidbits.com/2023/09/15/avoid-overspending-for-iphone-15-usb-c-cables-and-chargers/) OWC Thunderbolt Cables (https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-thunderbolt-4-cables) Special deal: $10 off first year membership offer (https://glass.photo/offer/photoactive) Our Snapshots: (No snapshots this episode) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

In episode 111, we talked to the founders of the photo app and community Glass about their approach to making a social photo service that isn't exhausting or frustrating like Instagram or many others. For this episode, we catch up with Daniel Agee, the head of Marketing and Community at Glass, to talk about Glass's two year anniversary, eschewing VC funding, and how community is making such a difference. Guest: Daniel Agee (http://www.danieleagee.com/), Photography (http://www.danieleagee.com/photography), Daniel on Glass (https://glass.photo/daniel). Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-149-agee)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Glass.photo (https://glass.photo/) Episode 111: The Glass App(roach) to Photography (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-111-glass) Introducing Patron (https://glass.photo/highlights/introducing-patron) Endless Appreciation podcast (https://glass.photo/highlights/endless-appreciation) Special deal: $10 off first year membership offer (https://glass.photo/offer/photoactive) Note: We're taking the next episode off as a late summer break. The next PhotoActive episode will go live on September 29, 2023. Our Snapshots: (No snapshots this episode) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

“With writing I'm trying to use a story to create images, and with photography I'm trying to use images to create a story.” That's S J Watson, best-selling novelist of Before I Go to Sleep. In this episode we talk to him about how street photography feeds his writing and vice-versa, and the way different endeavors contribute to creative mindsets. Guest: SJ Watson (https://www.sjwatson-books.com), Photography (https://sj-watson.myshopify.com/). Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-148-watson)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Before I Go to Sleep, by S.J. Watson (https://amzn.to/3OWuLWh) Write Now with Scrivener (https://podcast.scrivenerapp.com/27) Zona: A Book About a Film About a Journey to a Room, by Geoff Dyer (https://amzn.to/3P0ET0l) let's get lit podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-get-lit/id1697518965) The Experiment (https://sjwatson.substack.com/s/the-experiment) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Call Sheet (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/callsheet-find-cast-crew/id1672356376) Kirk: Michael Kenna | Hokkaido 2020 (https://benrido-store.com/product/michael-kenna｜hokkaido-2020%E3%80%80/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Is photo editing too difficult? Layers and sliders and specialized apps and lots of options are available to us for processing our digital photos. How much is too much, and are we moving away from photography and getting lost in software? Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-147-editing-hard)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 129: Visualizing the Edit (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-129-visualize-edit) Our Snapshots: Jeff: DJI Air 3 (https://amzn.to/3DJ9BES) Kirk: Peak Design Micro Clutch, Revisited (https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/straps/products/microclutch) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

When we record PhotoActive, Kirk is at the end of his day in the U.K. and Jeff has just begun in Seattle, which means we both start off with steaming mugs of our favorite caffeinated beverages. For a change, we thought we'd make this the tea and coffee episode, essential ingredients for any photographer. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-146-tea-coffee)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) YESPLZ (https://www.yesplz.coffee) coffee subscription Creama.co (https://crema.co) coffee subscription Morning coffee ritual article (https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/that-morning-coffee-you-swear-by-may-just-be-a-placebo-neuroscience-study-finds/) Jeff's Coffee Gear: Acaia Black Pearl scale (https://amzn.to/44lW69A), ~$250 Cosori Pour Over (https://amzn.to/3PRBXnF), $30 La Pavoni Europiccolo (https://amzn.to/3PX52y5), $1000 OXO Brew Gooseneck Kettle (https://amzn.to/3ObpPwx), $100 Rancilio Rocky grinder (https://amzn.to/44zB33L), $440 Timestamped content: 00:01:40 Coffee and tea's importance in photography. 00:03:49 Tea: a delicious beverage that enhances experiences. 00:07:30 College student finds love in caffeine-infused coffee. 00:12:53 Espresso in Italy and ritual of coffee. 00:15:45 Types of tea: white, yellow, green, oolong, black. 00:20:16 First flush harvest of Darjeeling tea. 00:24:40 Tea: A daily ritual with segmented breaks. 00:26:33 Instant coffee has improved in taste. 00:30:52 Bad matcha, learn to make it. Expensive or insipid if not done right. 00:35:29 Try different teas, don't be scared. 00:38:11 Chinese jasmine tea: hint of jasmine, good. Bad: bitter, visible flowers. Earl Grey: interesting, bergamot. Flavored teas: like cheap wine, added fruits. Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

He really went and did it. When Kirk decided to simplify his photography setup, he sold all of his Fujifilm cameras and lenses, put the Leica Q2 Monochrom up for sale, and bought a brand new Leica Q3. In this episode, we talk about the reasons behind such a drastic move and the advantages of simplifying your gear. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-145-leica-q3)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Leica Q3 (https://leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/cameras/q/q3-black/details) Leica Q3 Initial Review, DPReview (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/leica-q3-initial-review) Episode 137: Zoom Lenses with Chris Niccolls (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-137-niccolls) Episode 68: Revisiting Geotagging with HoudahGeo 6.0 (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-68-houdahgeo6) Our Snapshots: Jeff: ON1 Photo Keyword AI (https://www.on1.com/products/photo-keyword-ai/) Kirk: Dark Passage movie (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Passage_(film)) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

If you're like Jeff and Kirk, you probably have multiple photo libraries spread across your disks. Whether it's because you use several editing apps, or some libraries are tied to outdated applications (RIP Apple Aperture), you don't want to lose track of all those photos. This week, Matthieu Kopp of CYME joins us to talk about converting and managing multiple libraries using CYME's utilities Avalanche and Peakto, and why both tasks aren't as simple as you might think. Guest: Matthieu Kopp, CYME (https://cyme.io/) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-144-kopp)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Avalanche (https://cyme.io/avalanche-photo-conversion/) Peakto (https://cyme.io/peakto-photo-organizer-software/) Special deal! CYME is offering a 20% discount on their utilities Peakto and Avalanche until July 23, 2023 using the code PHOTOACTIVE20 at checkout when purchasing from CYME. Our Snapshots: Jeff: Greg Williams Photo Breakdowns: The Stories Behind 100 Portraits (https://amzn.to/3r2BHHO) Kirk: Kindle Scribe (https://amzn.to/3qMX2Vx) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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 weather is warming up, the skies are clearing, and we point our eyes and cameras to the sky. But capturing the night sky well requires more than just snapping a photo of the heavens. Mike Shaw, author of the new book The Beginner's Guide to Astrophotography, joins us to talk about what gear you need—yes, you can do it with a smartphone!—and how to make stunning star photos. Guest: Mike Shaw (https://www.mikeshawphotography.com), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mikeshawphotography/) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-143-astro)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) The Beginner's Guide to Astrophotography (https://rockynook.com/shop/specialized-topics/astrophotography/the-beginners-guide-to-astrophotography/), by Mike Shaw. Use code SHAW10 when buying from Rocky Nook to get 10% off. International Dark Sky Association (https://darksky.org) The World At Night (TWAN) (twanight.com) Planit Pro app (http://www.planitphoto.com) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Skylight Forecast (http://www.lux.camera/skylight) Kirk: That Stunning ‘Succession' Emotional Set Piece Was Shot as a Single 27-Minute Take (https://www.thewrap.com/succession-season-4-episode-3-filming/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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 folks behind Pixelmator Pro have just released Photomator for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and it's won us over. Designed as a straightforward photo editor (versus the can-do-everything that is Pixelmator Pro), Photomator is surprisingly deep for an app that on the surface is non-intimidating. In this episode, we look at the new Mac version and why it's likely to become Kirk's main photo editor. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-142-photomator)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Photomator (https://www.pixelmator.com/photomator/) Pixelmator Pro (https://www.pixelmator.com/pro/) Acorn (https://flyingmeat.com/acorn/) Episode 141: You Say You Want a Resolution (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-141-resolution) Episode 140: Denoise and Healing Tools (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-140-denoise-heal) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Tetris movie on Apple TV+ (https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/tetris/umc.cmc.4evmgcam356pzgxs2l7a18d7b?ctx_brand=tvs.sbd.4000) Kirk: Peak Design Micro Clutch Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peak-design/micro-clutch-hand-strap-for-mirrorless-cameras) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Camera resolution is easy, right? More pixels, more quality, more options, more better! But as soon as you start digging into it, from the iPhone 14 Pro's 48 megapixels to Sony sensors with 60 megapixels, all sorts of considerations make themselves known. Do you need that much resolution? How did we survive with less than 20 MP in the recent past? We pixel-peep and also look at the big picture. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-141-resolution)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Leica M11 Monochrom (https://amzn.to/3I3aFG2) Episode 140: Denoise and Healing (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-140-denoise-heal) List of Fujinon XF Lenses that Get Maximum Benefit from Fujifilm X-H2 (and X-T5) with 40 Megapixel Resolution (https://www.fujirumors.com/list-of-fujinon-xf-lenses-that-get-maximum-benefit-from-fujifilm-x-h2-and-x-t5-with-40-megapixel-resolution/), FujiRumors Episode 137: Zoom Lenses with Chris Niccolls (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-137-niccolls) How To Solve The 3x3 Rubik's Cube (https://jperm.net/3x3) The Speed Cubers - Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/title/81092143) Our Snapshots: Jeff: UES APSC-16 DSLR and Mirrorless Digital Camera Sensor Cleaning Kits (https://amzn.to/44x2Vpu) Kirk: GAN 356 M, 3x3 Magnetic Speed Cube (https://amzn.to/3M9ttpr) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

Adobe added a new AI-assisted denoise feature to Lightroom and a Remove tool in the public beta of Photoshop, both of which are impressive. But how many photographers find themselves using these and other tools? Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-140-denoise-heal)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) DxO PureRAW 3 (https://www.dxo.com/dxo-pureraw/) Bring on the noise: How to save high ISO files deemed ‘too noisy' (https://www.popphoto.com/how-to/ai-de-noise-software/) PhotoshopCAFE: IMPOSSIBLE new Remove Tool in Photoshop disrupts retouching (https://youtu.be/TJHUlzuta0E) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Carson Camera Sensor Magnifier - 4.5 x 30mm (SM-44) (https://amzn.to/41lKkuq) Kirk: Photomator (https://www.pixelmator.com/photomator/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

It's time to rant. Are photographers spending too much energy in front of the computer instead of behind the camera? Does posting a photo to a public forum make it an invitation for criticism? And is there actually a good street photo of a woman looking at her cell phone amid all the copycats out there? This isn't just curmudgeonly banter—we dig into some photographic issues that have been gnawing at us. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-139-rant)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) The Ex-It Plan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtI1MZSdK1A), PiXimperfect video Joel Meyerowitz - Shoes in the Street (we can't link to an individual photo on his site, but here's the street photography page (https://www.joelmeyerowitz.com/street-photography)) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Lightroom's Content-Aware Healing Tool (https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2022/10/19/uk-photography-at-adobe-max-2022-new-features-for-adobe-lightroom-and-more) and The Ex-it Plan with AI and Photoshop (https://youtu.be/rtI1MZSdK1A), PiXimperfect Kirk: Ember Mug (https://amzn.to/3A4ubgN) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.

We had an entirely different topic planned for this episode and then learned just before recording that the website DPReview is being shut down after 25 years of covering digital photography and being the best resource for camera reviews. At about the same time, Adobe announced Firefly, its generative AI tool for making photos and artwork by typing text prompts. What does it all mean for photographers? Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-138-ai)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) PetaPixel TV (https://www.youtube.com/petapixel) Samsung's Moon photos are fake — but so is a lot of mobile photography (https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/14/23640006/samsung-s23-moon-photo-controversy-space-zoom-computational-photography) Jeff's Photo AI Newsletter (https://photo-ai.com) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Adobe Firefly (https://firefly.adobe.com) Kirk: To Photograph Is to Learn How to Die (https://amzn.to/3zm4Z5q), Tim Carpenter Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) 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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) 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.