Displaying items 1-10 of 183 in total of PhotoActive with the tag "photo organization".
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Episode 217: iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro
September 18th, 2026 | 32 mins 25 secs
apple, cameras, iPhone, iphone 18 pro, iphone duo, jeff carlson, kirk mcelhearn, lenses, photo editing, photo organization, photography, podcast, variable aperture
Apple has announced its new iPhone lineup and for the first time it includes a foldable, the iPhone Duo. But photographers will want to check out the iPhone 18 Pro. We discuss what's new, from the variable aperture to improved maximum f-stop to (finally) manual controls in the Camera app.
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Episode 216: Cameras Are Everywhere
August 29th, 2026 | 29 mins 9 secs
Meta, apple, cameras, iPhone, jeff carlson, kirk mcelhearn, lenses, pervert glasses, photo editing, photo organization, photography, podcast
From Meta’s “pervert glasses” to rumored camera-equipped AirPods, cameras are making their way into more of our personal technology.
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Episode 215: "It Feels Un-Apple-y"
August 16th, 2026 | 31 mins 33 secs
apple, cameras, iPhone, jeff carlson, kirk mcelhearn, lenses, photo editing, photo organization, photography, podcast
With new iPhones on the horizon, we discuss the new Apple Upgrade program -- and why it feels less like the Apple we knew. We then pivot to amazement about the photographers who shoot the Tour de France every year. And then Jeff shares details about the Godox iT32 flash, a flash and wireless controller that’s affordable and clever for how it works.
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Episode 214: Dealing with Heat and a Drone Made for Water
July 20th, 2026 | 30 mins 19 secs
apple, cameras, iPhone, jeff carlson, kirk mcelhearn, lenses, photo editing, photo organization, photography, podcast
The recent heat waves in the US and UK have us thinking about ways to keep our cameras and phones cool. We also look at a report on Apple’s new raw processing technology coming in iOS 27, and Jeff talks about the HoverAir Aqua, a camera drone designed to be used on the water.
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Episode 213: Jeff Goes to the Dark Side (Sony)
July 8th, 2026 | 34 mins 1 sec
Sony, a7r5, a7rv, apple, cameras, iPhone, jeff carlson, kirk mcelhearn, lenses, mirrorless, photo editing, photo organization, photography, podcast
We’ve mocked YouTubers who make a fuss about selling all their camera gear to switch brands and systems, only to do it all again later for clicks. Well, the universe has a sense of humor, because that’s just what Jeff has done—the first part, anyway. He sold his Fuji X-T3 and lenses in became a Sony photographer. And it was the last thing he expected. We also talk about Apple raising the prices of most of its products.
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Episode 212: Craig Grannell on Apple’s New AI Photo Announcements
June 21st, 2026 | 40 mins 40 secs
apple, cameras, iPhone, ios27, jeff carlson, kirk mcelhearn, lenses, photo editing, photo organization, photography, podcast, spatial reframing, wwdc
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Episode 211: Obsessive Isn’t a Bad Word
June 12th, 2026 | 26 mins 17 secs
apple, aspect ratio, cameras, cropping, iPhone, jeff carlson, kirk mcelhearn, lenses, photo editing, photo organization, photography, podcast
We often talk about framing a photo to get the best composition, but sometimes we don’t nail it. Or we realize in editing that a tighter crop would be better. Or something crept into the edge of the frame at the last second. In this episode, we talk about cropping photos, whether AI cropping is worth trying, and why there’s only One True Aspect Ratio.
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Episode 210: Photo Scouting
May 25th, 2026 | 28 mins 42 secs
apple, cameras, iPhone, jeff carlson, kirk mcelhearn, lenses, photo editing, photo organization, photography, podcast
Before you go out to do some photography, how do you determine where to go? Jeff had a portrait session booked and discovered that the location was fenced and blocked -- but scouting in advance gave him time to find a new spot. We talk about tools and techniques for finding the best photo spots and conditions.
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Episode 209: What If Apple Makes a Camera?
May 10th, 2026 | 26 mins 46 secs
apple, cameras, iPhone, jeff carlson, kirk mcelhearn, lenses, photo editing, photo organization, photography, podcast
Our conversation in this episode started with news of John Ternus becoming the next CEO of Apple as of September 1, but that led to an intriguing concept that isn’t as far-fetched as it might seem: What if Apple makes its own camera? Imagine a fixed-lens compact mirrorless with a larger sensor, better glass, and all of the technologies Apple has developed for the iPhone. Could it happen? We get into the details.
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Episode 208: DaVinci Resolve, Lightroom Killer?
April 27th, 2026 | 30 mins 30 secs
apple, cameras, iPhone, jeff carlson, kirk mcelhearn, lenses, photo editing, photo organization, photography, podcast
The well regarded video editor DaVinci Resolve just introduced a Photos module inside the app, making some people wonder whether the free software could replace traditional photography tools like Lightroom. We also talk about a book of passport photos, photos that change history and film simulations.