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  <itunes:subtitle>We’ve talked about several photo editing applications in the past, and in this episode we turn our attention toward Luminar 4 (and not just because one of us has a forthcoming book about it). Skylum has overhauled Luminar in significant ways for version 4, with an emphasis on AI features that save a lot of time and effort on your part.</itunes:subtitle>
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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)
Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/)
Show Notes:
(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-59-luminar))
Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2)
Get &lt;a href="//macphun.evyy.net/c/203793/645022/3255"&gt;Luminar 4&lt;/a&gt; here (affiliate link)
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Episode 55: Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-55-photos-app)
Episode 53: Focus Stacking (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-53-focus-stack)
How Machine Learning Is Winning the Photographic Face Race (https://creativepro.com/how-machine-learning-is-winning-the-photographic-face-race/), CreativePro
Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-21-hdr)
Luminar Website (https://www.skylum.com/luminar/)
Our Snapshots:
Jeff: Video:  Lighting, Logistics, and Strategies for a Life in Photography (https://www.creativelive.com/class/lighting-logistics-and-strategies-for-a-life-in-photography-joe-mcnally?via=autocomplete)
Kirk: Update Your Camera and Lens Firmware (check your camera manufacturer’s site)
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.
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    <![CDATA[<p>We’ve talked about several photo editing applications in the past, and in this episode we turn our attention toward Luminar 4 (and not just because one of us has a forthcoming book about it). Skylum has overhauled Luminar in significant ways for version 4, with an emphasis on AI features that save a lot of time and effort on your part.</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>
<li>Subscribe to the <a href="http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/" rel="nofollow">PhotoActive Instagram account</a></li>
</ul>

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

<p>(<a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-59-luminar" rel="nofollow">View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co</a>)</p>

<ul>
<li><p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!</a></strong></p></li>
<li><p>Get <a href="//macphun.evyy.net/c/203793/645022/3255">Luminar 4</a> here (affiliate link)<br>
<img height="0" width="0" src="//macphun.evyy.net/i/203793/645022/3255" style="position:absolute;visibility:hidden;" border="0" /></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-55-photos-app" rel="nofollow">Episode 55: Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-53-focus-stack" rel="nofollow">Episode 53: Focus Stacking</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://creativepro.com/how-machine-learning-is-winning-the-photographic-face-race/" rel="nofollow">How Machine Learning Is Winning the Photographic Face Race</a>, CreativePro</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.skylum.com/luminar/" rel="nofollow">Luminar Website</a></p></li>
</ul>

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

<ul>
<li><p>Jeff: Video:  <a href="https://www.creativelive.com/class/lighting-logistics-and-strategies-for-a-life-in-photography-joe-mcnally?via=autocomplete" rel="nofollow">Lighting, Logistics, and Strategies for a Life in Photography</a></p></li>
<li><p>Kirk: Update Your Camera and Lens Firmware (check your camera manufacturer’s site)</p></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter</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, 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/Apple Podcasts</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>

<p><em>Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.</em></p>

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    <![CDATA[<p>We’ve talked about several photo editing applications in the past, and in this episode we turn our attention toward Luminar 4 (and not just because one of us has a forthcoming book about it). Skylum has overhauled Luminar in significant ways for version 4, with an emphasis on AI features that save a lot of time and effort on your part.</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>
<li>Subscribe to the <a href="http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/" rel="nofollow">PhotoActive Instagram account</a></li>
</ul>

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

<p>(<a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-59-luminar" rel="nofollow">View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co</a>)</p>

<ul>
<li><p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!</a></strong></p></li>
<li><p>Get <a href="//macphun.evyy.net/c/203793/645022/3255">Luminar 4</a> here (affiliate link)<br>
<img height="0" width="0" src="//macphun.evyy.net/i/203793/645022/3255" style="position:absolute;visibility:hidden;" border="0" /></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-55-photos-app" rel="nofollow">Episode 55: Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-53-focus-stack" rel="nofollow">Episode 53: Focus Stacking</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://creativepro.com/how-machine-learning-is-winning-the-photographic-face-race/" rel="nofollow">How Machine Learning Is Winning the Photographic Face Race</a>, CreativePro</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.skylum.com/luminar/" rel="nofollow">Luminar Website</a></p></li>
</ul>

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

<ul>
<li><p>Jeff: Video:  <a href="https://www.creativelive.com/class/lighting-logistics-and-strategies-for-a-life-in-photography-joe-mcnally?via=autocomplete" rel="nofollow">Lighting, Logistics, and Strategies for a Life in Photography</a></p></li>
<li><p>Kirk: Update Your Camera and Lens Firmware (check your camera manufacturer’s site)</p></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter</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, 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/Apple Podcasts</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>

<p><em>Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.</em></p>

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