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We’ve talked about several photo editing applications in the past, and in this episode we turn our attention toward Luminar 4 (and not just because one of us has a forthcoming book about it). Skylum has overhauled Luminar in significant ways for version 4, with an emphasis on AI features that save a lot of time and effort on your part. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Get Luminar 4 here (affiliate link) Episode 55: Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina Episode 53: Focus Stacking How Machine Learning Is Winning the Photographic Face Race, CreativePro Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography Luminar Website Our Snapshots: Jeff: Video: Lighting, Logistics, and Strategies for a Life in Photography Kirk: Update Your Camera and Lens Firmware (check your camera manufacturer’s site) 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.

At several points when recording the PhotoActive podcast, Kirk has said that the “Rule of Thirds” does not exist. Most books and articles about photography insist it does, that positioning objects at approximately one third distance from the edge of the frame leads to better composition. So in this episode, we get into it: Does the Rule of Thirds exist, and why? Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Episode 50: Harold Davis Creative Black & White Episode 53: Focus Stacking Rule of Thirds, Wikipedia Guardian UK Photos of the Day Dec 10, 2019 Episode 8: Gordon Laing on Taking Great Photos In Camera Our Snapshots: Jeff: MacBookPro 16-inch, Affiliate link | Apple.com Kirk: Electronic Level feature in cameras 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.

It’s time to step away from your camera. No, not put it away for the holidays—we’re talking about triggering the camera remotely! In this episode, Jeff and Kirk talk about various ways to trip the shutter from afar, such as using an Apple Watch to control the Camera app on an iPhone, remote cable releases, and products that control a mirrorless or DSLR via apps. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Episode 39: Tripods with Mason Marsh Fuji X Secrets Book, by Rico Pfirstinger Fujifilm RR-100 Remote Shutter Release Controller Canon RS60-E3 remote cable release replacement by Fotodiox David Burnett's camera at House Impeachment hearings Photographer David Burnett on shooting his third impeachment: 'I felt that historic pang', DPReview MIOPS Mobile Dongle Fotyrig 1/4" Mini Ball Head Ring Light Adapter Hot Shoe Mount Adapter TriggerTrap Mobile review: control your camera’ shutter with your iOS device, Macworld (Note: In the episode, Jeff misremembered the brand of trigger this article was about.) App-based camera triggers: Alpine Labs Spark vs Miops Mobile Dongle, DPReview Our Snapshots: Jeff: FOTOMIX LB-XT3 for Fujifilm X-T3 Camera Quick Release L-Bracket & Camera Mount Vertical Grip Kirk: Zona, A Book about a Film about a Journey to a Room, by Geoff Dyer 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, such as at Amazon.com, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

With the holidays and Black Friday sales upon us, this is the time that photographers can often get good deals on equipment. In this episode, Kirk and Jeff ponder the reasons you might consider buying a second camera. Perhaps you want a backup for your regular camera, or maybe you want a smaller go-anywhere camera that might encourage you to take photos more often. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Canon’s Q2 2019 Financial Report Shows Steep Decline in Camera Sales, PetaPixel New Fujifilm Financial Results: Instax Declines, Mirrorless Suffers, Revenue Down 12.4% but Fujifilm GFX100 Sells Strong!, Fuji Rumors Leica M Monochrom Episode 44: Minimalist Photographer Michael Kenna DPReview TV: Leica SL2 first impressions Review, DPReview Leica, Lenny Kravitz produce limited edition ‘Drifter’ M Monochrom with snakeskin finish, DPReview Episode #12: David duChemin on the Long-Building Vision First Look: Canon’s EOS Ra Mirrorless Camera, Sky & Telescope Fujifilm X100F Episode 39: Tripods with Mason Marsh Panasonic Lumix ZS200 Episode 46: Pet Photography with Norah Levine Our Snapshots: Jeff: An Art Show, by Veterans Armed with Cameras Kirk: Get a cat 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.

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 Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Take Control of macOS Media Apps, by Kirk McElhearn Take Control of Your Digital Photos, Second Edition, by Jeff Carlson Take Control of Photos, by Jason Snell Episode 52: iPhones 11 and Semantic Rendering Inside iOS 12: Photos Encourages More Engagement, TidBITS Episode #12: David duChemin on the Long-Building Vision Our Snapshots: Jeff: Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter Kirk: A Beautiful Anarchy podcast 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 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.

How do you make product photos look fresh and interesting? Do you need a well-equipped studio? Dan Bracaglia shoots thousands of images of cameras and other accessories in his job as photo editor at DPReview. Dan joins Kirk and Jeff to answer those questions and more. 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 Guest: Dan Bracaglia: Instagram, website DPReview Page Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) DPReview Westcott Ice Light 2 Canon 80D, the camera DPReview uses for product photography Canon 90D Review by Dan Bracaglia and Jeff Keller 2019 Guide: Apple iPad Pro for Photographers Making of Domino’s Commercials: Pulling the Cheese, YouTube video Fuji X-T3 Review, DPRreview TV episode Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 for Video: Quick Look, DPReview TV episode Our Snapshots: Jeff: SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD Kirk: Michael Kenna, Beyond Architecture 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 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.

You can control depth of field in a photo using narrow apertures, but what do you do when that’s not enough to get everything in focus? For macro and some landscape photography, the answer is focus stacking, a technique that blends several images shot at different focal lengths. Kirk and Jeff talk about how it works and when you’d want to use it. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! How-To: Focus Stacking in Photoshop, Adobe Create Episode #20 - The Blur-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named Photographing the Canadian Rockies, Part 1, Nick Page’s video about when he shot the ice image that appears in the Adobe Create article. Affinity Photo Pixelmator Pro Helicon Focus Zerene Stacker Fuji X Secrets, by Rico Rico Pfirstinger Bob Sober Episode 47: Jeff Becomes an Event Photographer Our Snapshots: Jeff: Fujifilm X-T3 Vertical Battery Booster Grip Kirk: Peak Design Standard Plate 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 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.

Kirk and Jeff both bought the latest models of Apple’s digital camera - sorry, we mean the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. Does adding a third camera make a difference? Is the ultra-wide camera just a gimmick? And what is “semantic rendering” anyway? We explain why nothing is really real, and yet these might be the best-looking photos people create. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Nilay Patel’s iPhone 11 review in The Verge iPhone 11 Pro Preview: The Camera Hardware Changes, Halide Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography Episode #28 - Low-Light Photography The ultra-wide camera in the iPhone 11 models is fixed-focus, doesn't support Raw capture, DPReview Todd Hido: Homes at Night Todd Hido: House Hunting, Nazraeli site Our Snapshots: Jeff: Anker Wireless Charger, PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand Kirk: Todd Hido: House Hunting 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 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.

We solicited photography questions from the great folks in the PhotoActive Facebook group, and now we have answers! All the answers. Or maybe just the most interesting ones. But definitely some answers. Panoramas, shooting photos in public places, revealing edits, and more. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Episode 23: Printing Photos with Rick LePage Hudson Henry Photography Panoramas Made Simple, by Hudson Henry (PDF). Exclusive free offer to listeners of the PhotoActive podcast, courtesy of Complete Digital Photography Press. Peter Lik Called Out by Photographers Over ‘Faked’ Moon Photo, PetaPixel Instacrammed: the big fib at the heart of New Zealand picture-perfect peaks Episode 40: Location Exploration with HoudahGeo Street Photography - Know Your Rights, Expert Photography Photography and the Law, Wikipedia Droit à l’image (en français) Episode 9: Instagram for Photographers Our Snapshots: Jeff: Gemini Photos Kirk: Flower frog 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 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.

Artist, photographer, and writer Harold Davis joins us to discuss his new book Creative Black & White, 2nd Edition, and we talk about the photographer as artist, and how to see the world in monochrome. Guest: Harold Davis: Instagram, website Creative Black & White - save 40% with the code HDAVIS40. Giveaway: We’re giving away a copy of Harold’s book, Creative Black & White, to two PhotoActive listeners! To be eligible, simply subscribe to our newsletter that we use to announce new episodes: the form is at the bottom of every PhotoActive page. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Episode 44: Minimalist Photographer Michael Kenna Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico by Ansel Adams (Wikipedia) Ansel Adams on capturing Moonrise over Hernandez, interview that includes the original image. Silver Efex Pro Skylum Tonality filters for Luminar Episode 42: Memory Cards (Kirk's snapshot pick, the Tonality filters) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Zeiss 200 Lens Wipes Kirk: A piece of black cloth 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 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.