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PhotoActive

PhotoActive

By: Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn
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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.© 2026 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Art
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  • Episode 210: Photo Scouting

    Episode 210: Photo Scouting
    May 26 2026
    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. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on BlueskyKirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!Google MapsStorm Radar appTPELumyBest Budget Coffee Grinders for 2026, CoffeeGeek Jeff’s Snapshot MiiCoffee DF54 Single Dose Coffee Grinder Kirk’s Snapshot Ankarsrum Mixer 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. Jeff defends his spot throughout the day in the Piazzale Michaelangelo in Florence, Italy. (Photo: Jeff Carlson) One of the photos from that spot in Florence. (Photo: Jeff Carlson) The Photographer’s Ephemeris (TPE)
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    29 mins
  • Episode 209: What If Apple Makes a Camera?

    Episode 209: What If Apple Makes a Camera?
    May 11 2026
    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. (Photo: Apple QuickTake 200, by Don DeBold. Used by Creative Commons license.) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on BlueskyKirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!Apple Leadership - John TernusApple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company, Patrick McGeetado smart thermostatAppleCD - WikipediaStyleWriter - Wikipedia 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.
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    27 mins
  • Episode 208: DaVinci Resolve, Lightroom Killer?

    Episode 208: DaVinci Resolve, Lightroom Killer?
    Apr 27 2026
    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. (Image: Black Magic Design) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on BlueskyKirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!Book Review: 'Passport Photo Service,' by Philip SHarkey, NYTimesOccasionally a picture can change the course of history, The GuardianDaVinci ResolveThe color grading tool used by Hollywood now supports still photos - and it’s free, Digital Camera WorldThe film simulation rabbit hole: Why digital photographers are obsessing over analog looks, Digital Camera WorldEpisode #8 - Gordon Laing on Taking Great Photos In CameraThe difference between drinking coffee and teaParachute Backup at Mac App StoreEpisodes on Backups Jeff’s Snapshot EPSON inkjet printer cleaning sheet A4 size 3 pieces MJCLS Kirk’s Snapshot Parachute Backup app 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.
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    31 mins
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