web01.fireside.fm Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:25:48 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) PhotoActive - Episodes Tagged with “Photos App” https://photoactive.fireside.fm/tags/photos%20app Fri, 11 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -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 129: Visualizing the Edit https://photoactive.fireside.fm/129 39a05bb8-a6c6-456c-9bf8-88806bb954bf Fri, 11 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 129 Visualizing the Edit full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn When you look through the viewfinder of your camera, what do you see? Just the scene in front of the lens, or the version you know is possible when you edit the shot later in software? This week Jeff and Kirk talk about visualizing the edit while you’re shooting to get photos that look the way you remember or how you’d prefer them to be. 31:39 no When you look through the viewfinder of your camera, what do you see? Just the scene in front of the lens, or the version you know is possible when you edit the shot later in software? This week Jeff and Kirk talk about visualizing the edit while you’re shooting to get photos that look the way you remember or how you’d prefer them to be. 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) 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) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-129-visualize-edit)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 123: Learn Your Camera (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-123-learn-camera) Theme Time Radio Hour (https://www.themetimeradio.com/), Bob Dylan Our Snapshots: Jeff: Wireless Flash Trigger 2.4 GHz with Transmitter and Receiver (https://amzn.to/3WlWdON) Kirk: The Philosophy of Modern Song (https://amzn.to/3EoONn6), by Bob Dylan 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, raw, proraw, lightroom, capture one, photos app, leica, fujifilm When you look through the viewfinder of your camera, what do you see? Just the scene in front of the lens, or the version you know is possible when you edit the shot later in software? This week Jeff and Kirk talk about visualizing the edit while you’re shooting to get photos that look the way you remember or how you’d prefer them to be.

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]]> When you look through the viewfinder of your camera, what do you see? Just the scene in front of the lens, or the version you know is possible when you edit the shot later in software? This week Jeff and Kirk talk about visualizing the edit while you’re shooting to get photos that look the way you remember or how you’d prefer them to be.

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]]> 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 55: Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina https://photoactive.fireside.fm/55 501a2ef4-f8db-43f7-bd8d-b1a8a75a6125 Fri, 08 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0800 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 55 Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Now that iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and macOS Catalina are out, Jeff and Kirk have some strong opinions on the changes made to the Photos app for each platform. It's time to rant a little. 35:22 no Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina Now that iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and macOS Catalina are out, Jeff and Kirk have some strong opinions on the changes made to the Photos app for each platform. It's time to rant a little. Sponsor Luma Labs - Everyone needs a camera strap that is both comfortable and practical. The Luma Loop lets you carry your camera as a sling or snug to your body when you’re not using it. The new Luma Loop 3.5 features custom designed mounting hardware so you don’t have to choose between a strap or a tripod mount. Get 10% off any purchase with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://luma-labs.com (https://luma-labs.com/) 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-55-photos-app)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Take Control of macOS Media Apps (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/media-apps/), by Kirk McElhearn Take Control of Your Digital Photos, Second Edition (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/digital-photos/), by Jeff Carlson Take Control of Photos (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/photos/), by Jason Snell Episode 52: iPhones 11 and Semantic Rendering (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-52-iphone11) Inside iOS 12: Photos Encourages More Engagement (https://tidbits.com/2018/09/25/inside-ios-12-photos-encourages-more-engagement/), TidBITS Episode #12: David duChemin on the Long-Building Vision (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-12-david-duchemin) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter (https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W2/lightning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter) Kirk: A Beautiful Anarchy podcast (https://www.abeautifulanarchy.com/podcast) 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. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dc525c399115810da02b486/1571957346601/Luma_Loop_3.5.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dc52634195117763f7fc4bb/1573201470734/four-legged-friends.png?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dc526887e6477001e0b34e6/1573201566861/photos-ios-paused-wifi.png?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5dc5271920a93e24c366244a/1573201695798/mysterious-dupe-status.png?format=750w photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, photos app, rant Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina

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Now that iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and macOS Catalina are out, Jeff and Kirk have some strong opinions on the changes made to the Photos app for each platform. It's time to rant a little.

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Luma Labs - Everyone needs a camera strap that is both comfortable and practical. The Luma Loop lets you carry your camera as a sling or snug to your body when you’re not using it. The new Luma Loop 3.5 features custom designed mounting hardware so you don’t have to choose between a strap or a tripod mount. Get 10% off any purchase with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://luma-labs.com

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