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

<p>(<a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-45-editing-apps" 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://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-44-kenna" rel="nofollow">Episode 44: Minimalist Photographer Michael Kenna</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.kirkville.com/the-composition-of-michael-kennas-photographs-leading-lines/" rel="nofollow">The Composition of Michael Kenna’s Photographs: Leading Lines</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html" rel="nofollow">Lightroom</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/" rel="nofollow">Affinity Photo</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://skylum.com/luminar" rel="nofollow">Luminar</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.pixelmator.com/pro/" rel="nofollow">Pixelmator Pro</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.captureone.com/en/" rel="nofollow">Capture One Pro</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.alienskin.com/exposure/" rel="nofollow">Alien Skin Exposure</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://picktorial.com" rel="nofollow">Picktorial</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.on1.com" rel="nofollow">ON1 Photo Raw</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://rawpower.app" rel="nofollow">RAW Power</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://tidbits.com/2019/06/14/the-ins-and-outs-of-non-destructive-editing-in-photos-for-mac-and-ios/" rel="nofollow">The Ins and Outs of Non-destructive Editing in Photos for Mac and iOS</a>, by Nik Bhatt at TidBITS</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/3394881/picktorial-4-0-review-photo-editor-enhances-its-organizing-features.html" rel="nofollow">Picktorial 4.0 Review</a>, by Jeff in Macworld</p></li>
<li><p><a href="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" rel="nofollow">Capture One Pro 8.3 review: Aperture replacement light on library features, strong on editing tools</a> (old version)</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-38-levels-curves" rel="nofollow">Episode 38: Levels and Curves with Nik Bhatt</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-26-raw-power" rel="nofollow">Episode 26: RAW Power 2.0</a></p></li>
</ul>

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

<ul>
<li>Jeff: <a href="https://www.photoephemeris.com/" rel="nofollow">TPE</a>, <a href="https://peakvisor.com" rel="nofollow">PeakVisor</a></li>
<li>Kirk: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holga" rel="nofollow">Holga</a></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</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>Maybe you&#39;ve used Apple Photos and are looking for more editing features, or perhaps you&#39;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.</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-45-editing-apps" 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://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-44-kenna" rel="nofollow">Episode 44: Minimalist Photographer Michael Kenna</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.kirkville.com/the-composition-of-michael-kennas-photographs-leading-lines/" rel="nofollow">The Composition of Michael Kenna’s Photographs: Leading Lines</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html" rel="nofollow">Lightroom</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/" rel="nofollow">Affinity Photo</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://skylum.com/luminar" rel="nofollow">Luminar</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.pixelmator.com/pro/" rel="nofollow">Pixelmator Pro</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.captureone.com/en/" rel="nofollow">Capture One Pro</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.alienskin.com/exposure/" rel="nofollow">Alien Skin Exposure</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://picktorial.com" rel="nofollow">Picktorial</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.on1.com" rel="nofollow">ON1 Photo Raw</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://rawpower.app" rel="nofollow">RAW Power</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://tidbits.com/2019/06/14/the-ins-and-outs-of-non-destructive-editing-in-photos-for-mac-and-ios/" rel="nofollow">The Ins and Outs of Non-destructive Editing in Photos for Mac and iOS</a>, by Nik Bhatt at TidBITS</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/3394881/picktorial-4-0-review-photo-editor-enhances-its-organizing-features.html" rel="nofollow">Picktorial 4.0 Review</a>, by Jeff in Macworld</p></li>
<li><p><a href="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" rel="nofollow">Capture One Pro 8.3 review: Aperture replacement light on library features, strong on editing tools</a> (old version)</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-38-levels-curves" rel="nofollow">Episode 38: Levels and Curves with Nik Bhatt</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-26-raw-power" rel="nofollow">Episode 26: RAW Power 2.0</a></p></li>
</ul>

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

<ul>
<li>Jeff: <a href="https://www.photoephemeris.com/" rel="nofollow">TPE</a>, <a href="https://peakvisor.com" rel="nofollow">PeakVisor</a></li>
<li>Kirk: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holga" rel="nofollow">Holga</a></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</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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