web02.fireside.fm Sat, 16 May 2026 12:02:45 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) PhotoActive - Episodes Tagged with “Choice” https://photoactive.fireside.fm/tags/choice Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -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 61: Choosing What to Photograph https://photoactive.fireside.fm/61 3f075f6f-f5cd-48b5-825c-f72a48bf0e03 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0800 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 61 Choosing What to Photograph full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn A listener in the PhotoActive Facebook group asks a great question, “How do I choose a subject to shoot?” In this episode, Kirk and Jeff explore how they approach a scene, with groups of photos from deliberate photo shoots that seek to answer that question. 40:02 no <p>A listener in the PhotoActive Facebook group asks a great question, “How do I choose a subject to shoot?” In this episode, Kirk and Jeff explore how they approach a scene, with groups of photos from deliberate photo shoots that seek to answer that question.</p> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff's website</a>, <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff's photos</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.kirkville.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk's website</a>, <a href="https://photos.kirkville.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk's photos</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/mcelhearn" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk on Instagram</a> </li> <li>Subscribe to the <a href="http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PhotoActive Instagram account</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <p>(<a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-61-choosing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!</a></strong></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://adobe.ly/31rljjp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff's Photo gallery for this episode</a> </p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0PG6XBubGpXuLO" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk’s Photo gallery for this episode</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-13-aspect-ratios" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Episode #13: Aspect Ratios and Why They’re Important</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://kingcounty.gov/services/parks-recreation/parks/parks-and-natural-lands/popular-parks/marymoor/clise.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Clise Mansion, Marymoor Park</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://amzn.to/38rT0UK" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 lens</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://amzn.to/2tWF1Hv" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fujinon XF 50mm f/2.0 lens</a></p></li> <li><p>Kirk was mistaken about the Vermeer painting. It's <a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/437879" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Study of a Young Woman</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jZ_HkaTXh8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Colourful Mr Eggleston</a> documentary</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Our Snapshots:</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Jeff: <a href="https://www.milkbooks.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MILK Photo Books</a></p></li> <li><p>Kirk: <a href="https://aperture.org/shop/ellsworth-kelly-photographs/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ellsworth Kelly, Photographs</a></p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter</strong> at <a href="https://photoactive.co" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts</a> or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">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> <p><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e46488153c62466ee393f2a/1581664410469/jeff-collection.png?format=750w" alt=""></p> <p><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e4648d323a45f2b1b041048/1581664695474/jeff-windmill-color.jpg?format=750w" alt=""></p> <p><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464a3fdad1036cf8a63684/1581664890847/jeff-approaching-windmill.jpg?format=750w" alt=""></p> <p><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464b270bd7ed452a26e1c2/1581665128144/jeff-windmill-bw.jpg?format=750w" alt=""></p> <p><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464ab80bd7ed452a26d812/1581664999577/jeff-leaves.jpg?format=750w" alt=""></p> <p><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464b7bf95e7200aa68f18d/1581665202703/jeff-creek.jpg?format=750w" alt=""></p> <p><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464c0aebee376158981297/1581665326165/jeff-trees2.jpg?format=750w" alt=""></p> <p><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464dbe23a45f2b1b048a2c/1581665741397/kirk-collection.png?format=750w" alt=""></p> <p><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464c71ba064718d7236ef6/1581665404810/kirk-speaker.jpg?format=750w" alt=""></p> <p><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464d1bba064718d7238460/1581665573108/kirk-cabinet.jpg?format=750w" alt=""></p> <p><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464d602e5c77410b093042/1581665655286/kirk-arch.jpg?format=750w" alt=""></p> <p><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5e464e220bd7ed452a2726fc/1581665838346/kirk-arch-upside-down.jpg?format=750w" alt=""> </p> photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, choice, A listener in the PhotoActive Facebook group asks a great question, “How do I choose a subject to shoot?” In this episode, Kirk and Jeff explore how they approach a scene, with groups of photos from deliberate photo shoots that seek to answer that question.

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Show Notes:

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Our Snapshots:

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Hosts:

Show Notes:

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

Our Snapshots:

Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 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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