web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:59:24 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) PhotoActive - Episodes Tagged with “Affinity Photo” https://photoactive.fireside.fm/tags/affinity%20photo Fri, 21 Jun 2019 01:30:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn discuss photography and the Apple ecosystem. We cover using an iPhone or any other camera with Apple hardware and software, and we welcome photographers to discuss their work. en-us episodic A podcast about photography and the Apple ecosystem. Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn discuss photography and the Apple ecosystem. We cover using an iPhone or any other camera with Apple hardware and software, and we welcome photographers to discuss their work. no photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn kirk@mcelhearn.com Episode 45: Editing Photos in Desktop Apps https://photoactive.fireside.fm/45 1b3da0d0-4347-4b5d-84b7-8a52971fdce7 Fri, 21 Jun 2019 01:30:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 45 Editing Photos in Desktop Apps full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Maybe you've used Apple Photos and are looking for more editing features, or perhaps you're in the Lightroom ecosystem and weary of subscription pricing. In this episode, Kirk and Jeff chat about other photo editing applications you may not be aware of. 42:50 no Maybe you've used Apple Photos and are looking for more editing features, or perhaps you're in the Lightroom ecosystem and weary of subscription pricing. In this episode, Kirk and Jeff chat about other photo editing applications you may not be aware of. 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-45-editing-apps)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 44: Minimalist Photographer Michael Kenna (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-44-kenna) The Composition of Michael Kenna’s Photographs: Leading Lines (https://www.kirkville.com/the-composition-of-michael-kennas-photographs-leading-lines/) Lightroom (https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html) Affinity Photo (https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/) Luminar (https://skylum.com/luminar) Pixelmator Pro (https://www.pixelmator.com/pro/) Capture One Pro (https://www.captureone.com/en/) Alien Skin Exposure (https://www.alienskin.com/exposure/) Picktorial (http://picktorial.com) ON1 Photo Raw (https://www.on1.com) RAW Power (http://rawpower.app) The Ins and Outs of Non-destructive Editing in Photos for Mac and iOS (https://tidbits.com/2019/06/14/the-ins-and-outs-of-non-destructive-editing-in-photos-for-mac-and-ios/), by Nik Bhatt at TidBITS Picktorial 4.0 Review (https://www.macworld.com/article/3394881/picktorial-4-0-review-photo-editor-enhances-its-organizing-features.html), by Jeff in Macworld Capture One Pro 8.3 review: Aperture replacement light on library features, strong on editing tools (http://www.macworld.com/article/2953720/software-photography/capture-one-pro-8-3-review-aperture-replacement-light-on-library-features-strong-on-editing-tools.html) (old version) Episode 38: Levels and Curves with Nik Bhatt (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-38-levels-curves) Episode 26: RAW Power 2.0 (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-26-raw-power) Our Snapshots: Jeff: TPE (https://www.photoephemeris.com/), PeakVisor (https://peakvisor.com) Kirk: Holga (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holga) 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 (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. photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, instruction, guide, photo guide, capture one pro, picktorial, lightroom, pixelmator pro, alien skin exposure x4, on1 photo raw, raw power, luminar, affinity photo Maybe you've used Apple Photos and are looking for more editing features, or perhaps you're in the Lightroom ecosystem and weary of subscription pricing. In this episode, Kirk and Jeff chat about other photo editing applications you may not be aware of.

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]]> Episode 31: The Benefits of Digital Asset Managers https://photoactive.fireside.fm/31 09c64a72-1ea2-4aba-9fda-c108cceb5118 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0800 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 31 The Benefits of Digital Asset Managers full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Do you store your photos in an application or in specific locations on your hard disk? In this episode, Jeff and Kirk talk about the advantages of using a Digital Asset Manager (DAM) such as Apple Photos, Lightroom, or Luminar. 32:31 no Do you store your photos in an application or in specific locations on your hard disk? In this episode, Jeff and Kirk talk about the advantages of using a Digital Asset Manager (DAM) such as Apple Photos, Lightroom, or Luminar. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive) 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-31-dams)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Affinity Photo (https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/) Luminar (https://skylum.com/luminar) Adobe Lightroom CC (http://adobe.com/products/lightroom) Adobe Lightroom Classic CC (https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom-classic.html) Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan (https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html) Take Control of Lightroom CC (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/lightroom-cc?aff=AFL5392537175) Alien Skin Exposure X4 (https://www.alienskin.com) Dropbox (https://db.tt/VYKyW6wyLj) First look: Skylum Luminar 3 adds support for photo libraries, Digital Asset Manager to follow (https://www.dpreview.com/news/4945479035/skylum-s-luminar-3-adds-photo-libraries), by Jeff Carlson, at DPReview Luminar Roadmap (https://skylum.com/luminar/roadmap), Skylum.com The Photographer’s Guide to Luminar (https://rockynook.com/shop/photography/the-photographers-guide-to-luminar/), by Jeff Carlson (forthcoming) Buy Luminar using this link and help support PhotoActive (https://macphun.evyy.net/c/203793/320119/3255) (Affiliate link) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Lumy app (http://appatakkars.com/lumy/) Kirk: American Winter (https://amzn.to/2CC3HGB), by Gerry Johansson 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. photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, Luminar, Lightroom, affinity photo, dam, digital asset manager, organization Do you store your photos in an application or in specific locations on your hard disk? In this episode, Jeff and Kirk talk about the advantages of using a Digital Asset Manager (DAM) such as Apple Photos, Lightroom, or Luminar.

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