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  <itunes:subtitle>The winter months are dark for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, so how do you create good photos in dimly lit environments? Your camera wants to make the best exposure possible, but in low-light situations, that can lead to long shutter speeds and blurry camera motion. Kirk and Jeff cover the many options for dealing with dark scenes in this episode.</itunes:subtitle>
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Sponsor
Luma Labs - Everyone needs a camera strap that is both comfortable and practical. The Luma Loop lets you carry your camera as a sling or snug to your body when you’re not using it. The Luma Loop’s mounting hardware is custom designed so you don’t have to choose between a strap or a tripod mount. Get 10% off any purchase with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://luma-labs.com (https://luma-labs.com/)
Hosts:
Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson)
Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn)
Show Notes:
(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-28-low-light))
Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2)
Amazon Basics Monopod (https://amzn.to/2Um0wK7)
An Introduction to the Inverse Square Law (https://digital-photography-school.com/an-introduction-to-the-inverse-square-law/), Digital Photography School
Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-21-hdr)
Luma Labs from the factory floor Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/lumalabsllc/)
Night Sight camera update for Pixel 3 is awesome (https://www.cnet.com/news/night-sight-camera-update-for-pixel-3-is-awesome/), CNET
Leica M10 Sample Images (https://www.photographyblog.com/previews/leica_m10_photos/)
Our Snapshots:
Jeff: Strobist (http://strobist.blogspot.com/)
Kirk: Grant Simon Rogers (https://www.instagram.com/grantsimonrogers/) (Instagram)
Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list 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 to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered.
If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (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.
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    <![CDATA[<p>The winter months are dark for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, so how do you create good photos in dimly lit environments? Your camera wants to make the best exposure possible, but in low-light situations, that can lead to long shutter speeds and blurry camera motion. Kirk and Jeff cover the many options for dealing with dark scenes in this episode.</p>

<p><strong>Sponsor</strong></p>

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

<p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://jeffcarlson.com" rel="nofollow">Jeff&#39;s website</a>, <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/" rel="nofollow">Jeff&#39;s photos</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow">Jeff on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk&#39;s website</a>, <a href="https://photos.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk&#39;s photos</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow">Kirk on Instagram</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p>

<p>(<a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-28-low-light" rel="nofollow">View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co</a>)</p>

<ul>
<li><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://amzn.to/2Um0wK7" rel="nofollow">Amazon Basics Monopod</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/an-introduction-to-the-inverse-square-law/" rel="nofollow">An Introduction to the Inverse Square Law</a>, Digital Photography School</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-21-hdr" rel="nofollow">Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lumalabsllc/" rel="nofollow">Luma Labs from the factory floor Instagram account</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/night-sight-camera-update-for-pixel-3-is-awesome/" rel="nofollow">Night Sight camera update for Pixel 3 is awesome</a>, CNET</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photographyblog.com/previews/leica_m10_photos/" rel="nofollow">Leica M10 Sample Images</a></p></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Our Snapshots:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Jeff: <a href="http://strobist.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Strobist</a></li>
<li>Kirk: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grantsimonrogers/" rel="nofollow">Grant Simon Rogers</a> (Instagram)</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list</strong> at <a href="https://photoactive.co" rel="nofollow">the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site</a> to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered.</p>

<p>If you like the show, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow">subscribe in iTunes</a> or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don&#39;t forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/" rel="nofollow">PhotoActive Facebook group</a> to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The winter months are dark for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, so how do you create good photos in dimly lit environments? Your camera wants to make the best exposure possible, but in low-light situations, that can lead to long shutter speeds and blurry camera motion. Kirk and Jeff cover the many options for dealing with dark scenes in this episode.</p>

<p><strong>Sponsor</strong></p>

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

<p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://jeffcarlson.com" rel="nofollow">Jeff&#39;s website</a>, <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/" rel="nofollow">Jeff&#39;s photos</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow">Jeff on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk&#39;s website</a>, <a href="https://photos.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk&#39;s photos</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow">Kirk on Instagram</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p>

<p>(<a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-28-low-light" rel="nofollow">View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co</a>)</p>

<ul>
<li><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://amzn.to/2Um0wK7" rel="nofollow">Amazon Basics Monopod</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/an-introduction-to-the-inverse-square-law/" rel="nofollow">An Introduction to the Inverse Square Law</a>, Digital Photography School</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-21-hdr" rel="nofollow">Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lumalabsllc/" rel="nofollow">Luma Labs from the factory floor Instagram account</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/night-sight-camera-update-for-pixel-3-is-awesome/" rel="nofollow">Night Sight camera update for Pixel 3 is awesome</a>, CNET</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photographyblog.com/previews/leica_m10_photos/" rel="nofollow">Leica M10 Sample Images</a></p></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Our Snapshots:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Jeff: <a href="http://strobist.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Strobist</a></li>
<li>Kirk: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grantsimonrogers/" rel="nofollow">Grant Simon Rogers</a> (Instagram)</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list</strong> at <a href="https://photoactive.co" rel="nofollow">the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site</a> to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered.</p>

<p>If you like the show, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow">subscribe in iTunes</a> or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don&#39;t forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/" rel="nofollow">PhotoActive Facebook group</a> to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.</p>]]>
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