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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.
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.
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    <![CDATA[<h1>Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina</h1>

<p>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&#39;s time to rant a little.</p>

<p><strong>Sponsor</strong></p>

<p><strong>Luma Labs</strong> - 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. <a href="https://luma-labs.com/" rel="nofollow">https://luma-labs.com</a></p>

<p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://jeffcarlson.com" rel="nofollow">Jeff&#39;s website</a>, <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/" rel="nofollow">Jeff&#39;s photos</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow">Jeff on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk&#39;s website</a>, <a href="https://photos.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk&#39;s photos</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow">Kirk on Instagram</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p>

<p>(<a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-55-photos-app" rel="nofollow">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" rel="nofollow">Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!</a></strong></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/media-apps/" rel="nofollow">Take Control of macOS Media Apps</a>, by Kirk McElhearn</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/digital-photos/" rel="nofollow">Take Control of Your Digital Photos, Second Edition</a>, by Jeff Carlson</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/photos/" rel="nofollow">Take Control of Photos</a>, by Jason Snell</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-52-iphone11" rel="nofollow">Episode 52: iPhones 11 and Semantic Rendering</a> </p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://tidbits.com/2018/09/25/inside-ios-12-photos-encourages-more-engagement/" rel="nofollow">Inside iOS 12: Photos Encourages More Engagement</a>, TidBITS</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-12-david-duchemin" rel="nofollow">Episode #12: David duChemin on the Long-Building Vision</a></p></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Our Snapshots:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Jeff: <a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W2/lightning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter" rel="nofollow">Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter</a></li>
<li>Kirk: <a href="https://www.abeautifulanarchy.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">A Beautiful Anarchy podcast</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter</strong> at <a href="https://photoactive.co" rel="nofollow">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" rel="nofollow">subscribe in iTunes</a> or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don&#39;t forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/" rel="nofollow">PhotoActive Facebook group</a> to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.</p>

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    <![CDATA[<h1>Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina</h1>

<p>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&#39;s time to rant a little.</p>

<p><strong>Sponsor</strong></p>

<p><strong>Luma Labs</strong> - 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. <a href="https://luma-labs.com/" rel="nofollow">https://luma-labs.com</a></p>

<p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://jeffcarlson.com" rel="nofollow">Jeff&#39;s website</a>, <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/" rel="nofollow">Jeff&#39;s photos</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow">Jeff on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk&#39;s website</a>, <a href="https://photos.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk&#39;s photos</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow">Kirk on Instagram</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p>

<p>(<a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-55-photos-app" rel="nofollow">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" rel="nofollow">Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!</a></strong></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/media-apps/" rel="nofollow">Take Control of macOS Media Apps</a>, by Kirk McElhearn</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/digital-photos/" rel="nofollow">Take Control of Your Digital Photos, Second Edition</a>, by Jeff Carlson</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/photos/" rel="nofollow">Take Control of Photos</a>, by Jason Snell</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-52-iphone11" rel="nofollow">Episode 52: iPhones 11 and Semantic Rendering</a> </p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://tidbits.com/2018/09/25/inside-ios-12-photos-encourages-more-engagement/" rel="nofollow">Inside iOS 12: Photos Encourages More Engagement</a>, TidBITS</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-12-david-duchemin" rel="nofollow">Episode #12: David duChemin on the Long-Building Vision</a></p></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Our Snapshots:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Jeff: <a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W2/lightning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter" rel="nofollow">Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter</a></li>
<li>Kirk: <a href="https://www.abeautifulanarchy.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">A Beautiful Anarchy podcast</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter</strong> at <a href="https://photoactive.co" rel="nofollow">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" rel="nofollow">subscribe in iTunes</a> or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don&#39;t forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/" rel="nofollow">PhotoActive Facebook group</a> to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.</p>

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