web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:58:08 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) PhotoActive - Episodes Tagged with “How To” https://photoactive.fireside.fm/tags/how-to Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -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 84: Editing Shadows and Highlights https://photoactive.fireside.fm/84 4500e37e-16cc-4184-9515-edf3fe306d82 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0800 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 84 Editing Shadows and Highlights full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn We often talk about "bringing up the shadows" and "recovering highlights" when editing photos, particularly with raw files. But what does that mean exactly? This week, we walk through some edits to show just how that's done. This episode is available as audio with embedded images, and also as a video—go to photoactive.co and get the video link in the show notes. 34:09 no We often talk about "bringing up the shadows" and "recovering highlights" when editing photos, particularly with raw files. But what does that mean exactly? This week, we walk through some edits to show just how that's done. This episode is available as audio with embedded images, and also as a video—go to photoactive.co and get the video link in the show notes. 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-84-shadows-highs)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Video version of this episode (https://youtu.be/Ol-zg5aTpR4) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Sea and Smoke: Flavors from the Untamed Pacific Northwest (https://amzn.to/3965J2a) Kirk: 25 best movies about real photographers (https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/features/25-best-movies-about-real-photographers) 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. 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But what does that mean exactly? This week, we walk through some edits to show just how that's done. This episode is available as audio with embedded images, and also as a video—go to photoactive.co and get the video link in the show notes.

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]]> Episode 73: Real Estate Photography with Rich Baum https://photoactive.fireside.fm/73 7ca48330-0d42-4727-b3df-ec2a54b2691a Fri, 31 Jul 2020 01:45:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 73 Real Estate Photography with Rich Baum full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Rich Baum joins us this week to talk about real estate and interior photography, a type of shooting that relies as much on discipline and adherence to rules as it does on creative problem solving. If you’re looking to expand your photographic skills or push into the field as a career, good news: you can get started pretty easily by shooting the rooms you’re already in! 38:07 no Rich Baum joins us this week to talk about real estate and interior photography, a type of shooting that relies as much on discipline and adherence to rules as it does on creative problem solving. If you’re looking to expand your photographic skills or push into the field as a career, good news: you can get started pretty easily by shooting the rooms you’re already in! Guest: Rich Baum Photography (https://http://richbaum.com) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/richbaumphotography/) YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rFPm3P2KLxqgbNoN6DXyA) 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-73-baum)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Luxury Home Magazine (https://www.luxuryhomemagazine.com) Rich’s YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rFPm3P2KLxqgbNoN6DXyA) Shooting Spaces Podcast (https://shootingspacespodcast.com) Romantic Puget Sound Water View Getaway (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/41177609), the AirBnB that Jeff photographed Really Bad MLS Photos (Private Facebook group) (https://www.facebook.com/groups/146553387152/) Clarification of Expectations (https://youtu.be/XAUoX-BHS-s), YouTube Video Architectural Digest (https://www.architecturaldigest.com/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Epson SureColor P600 Inkjet Printer (https://amzn.to/2XfwjiT) Kirk: Michael Kenna: Buddha (https://amzn.to/3262AfN) 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. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/5f23d34265c1d4272e4b2845/5f23d342237e90233519a8f3/1596183395358/whidbey1.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/5f23d34265c1d4272e4b2845/5f23d34273be23267bab772e/1596183392752/whidbey2-bed.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/5f23d34265c1d4272e4b2845/5f23d359bcdb807c8a8c22f2/1596183410146/whidbey3-fireplace.jpg?format=750w photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, real estate photography, rich baum, interior photography, houses, homes, how-to Rich Baum joins us this week to talk about real estate and interior photography, a type of shooting that relies as much on discipline and adherence to rules as it does on creative problem solving. If you’re looking to expand your photographic skills or push into the field as a career, good news: you can get started pretty easily by shooting the rooms you’re already in!

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]]> Rich Baum joins us this week to talk about real estate and interior photography, a type of shooting that relies as much on discipline and adherence to rules as it does on creative problem solving. If you’re looking to expand your photographic skills or push into the field as a career, good news: you can get started pretty easily by shooting the rooms you’re already in!

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Rich Baum Photography
Instagram
YouTube Channel

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]]> Episode 15: Time-Lapse Photography https://photoactive.fireside.fm/15 a2b40b11-35b1-464c-bcff-14414450eb70 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 15 Time-Lapse Photography full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Time-lapse photography can create dramatic short videos - think about clouds zooming overhead throughout the course of a day or flowers blooming in seconds - but creating time-lapse videos turns out to be remarkably easy. In this episode, Jeff and Kirk walk through the process of using the Time-Lapse mode in the iOS Camera app as well as capturing time-lapse photos with traditional cameras. 29:57 no Time-lapse photography can create dramatic short videos - think about clouds zooming overhead throughout the course of a day or flowers blooming in seconds - but creating time-lapse videos turns out to be remarkably easy. In this episode, Jeff and Kirk walk through the process of using the Time-Lapse mode in the iOS Camera app as well as capturing time-lapse photos with traditional cameras. 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/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive (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: A Student Took a Selfie Every Day for Eight Years and It’s the Best Time-Lapse (https://www.irishnews.com/magazine/daily/2018/04/30/news/a-student-took-a-selfie-every-day-for-eight-years-and-it-s-the-best-timelapse-1317091/) The Longest Way (https://vimeo.com/4636202), by Christoph Rehage How Does the iOS 8 Time-lapse Feature Work? (https://www.studioneat.com/blogs/main/15467765-how-does-the-ios-8-time-lapse-feature-work), Studio Neat blog Hyperlapse app (https://hyperlapse.instagram.com) Benny Hill - End Show Clip (https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3n1fq) Intervalometer (https://amzn.to/2wObnl3) example Miops Mobile Dongle (https://amzn.to/2wPbWv4) (be sure to pick the right model for your camera) Sample Time-Lapse Shot with Miops Mobile Dongle (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gv5v93Je7g), created by Jeff for a DPReview article (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/trigger-happy-alpine-labs-spark-and-miops-mobile-dongle) The Same Time-Lapse with a Push-In Camera Move (https://youtu.be/BqPaOtfdpf0) Sunset Hill 360-degree Time-Lapse (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_o4gwbK53w), also by Jeff The BEST way to make a TIME-LAPSE! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGtSx5kYuOk), by Peter McKinnon Adrift (https://vimeo.com/69445362), a great time-lapse example Sequence for Mac (http://frosthaus.com/sequence/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be eligible for a random giveaway of Photographer’s Ephemeris apps and all future prize drawings. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. Our snapshots: Jeff: Top Photographer (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwm6LvGc5xq03yAgEBG2dMJU-frI9x5NC) Kirk: Affinity Photo Workbook (https://amzn.to/2whKFB5) 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. time-lapse, how-to, video, iPhone, camera app Time-lapse photography can create dramatic short videos - think about clouds zooming overhead throughout the course of a day or flowers blooming in seconds - but creating time-lapse videos turns out to be remarkably easy. In this episode, Jeff and Kirk walk through the process of using the Time-Lapse mode in the iOS Camera app as well as capturing time-lapse photos with traditional cameras.

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Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive

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