web02.fireside.fm Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:26:23 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) PhotoActive - Episodes Tagged with “Blur” https://photoactive.fireside.fm/tags/blur Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0800 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 154: Lens Blur https://photoactive.fireside.fm/154 2626bd68-4a37-4164-a127-7710145ad059 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0800 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 154 Lens Blur full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 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. 35:12 no 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. photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, blur, bokeh 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.

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(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

Our Snapshots:

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If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group 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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