PhotoActive

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.
One of my Must Listen podcasts
12/07/2023
I find the conversations interesting and informative. They bring out many issues of interest to photographers - particularly those who work in Apple computing ecosystem.
Terrific podcast
07/07/2023
Jeff and Kirk have a wonderful, fun and informative podcast about photography and the apple ecosystem. I look forward to every show- they are knowledgeable, affable and direct. None of the fulff which so many podcasts insert. Highly recommended to anyone interested in photography as an art/craft, as opposed to gearheads. A podcast for grownups. Bravo!
Good info for photogs here
09/30/2022
Lots of useful information presented in a pleasant way by two guys that love photography as much as I do. Thanks guys!
Favorite new (to me) podcast
10/18/2019
I just happened to run across this podcast, and after listening to the last 3 episodes I downloaded ALL of them. They're not too long, very informative and the show notes they provide have hidden gems of links, books, tools and gadgets. A must listen to photography podcast.
A friendly photo podcast
02/17/2019
I’m an amateur bird photographer. While Jeff and Kirk don’t usually directly address the specific issues I run into, I still find this podcast worth a listen since they cover a lot of topics I don’t think too much about which gets me thinking outside my usual box. The hosts have an affable style and seem very approachable—like I’d be able to easily chat with them if I happened to run into either of them. They explain topics clearly and cover a wide variety of subjects. It’s just a good show.
Edit in Photos
01/28/2019
I just listened to the episode discussing some of the details about editing in Apple’s Photos. Far and away it is the most helpful introduction to this topic I have found.
Lots of help for the amateur photographer
12/22/2018
Very interesting and helpful discussions about aspects of photography and how to use related aspects of Apple products, but oriented more towards photography than gear and technology.
Actual amateur photography podcast
11/16/2018
This is the only photography podcast I can think of that doesn't sound like a side hustle. Pragmatic, cheerful, concise, and not at all oriented toward pro photographers. It is a very good thing.
Awesome Podcast!!
06/28/2018
Jeff & Kirk, hosts of the PhotoActive podcast, highlights all aspects of photography, art and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
Easy to follow
06/23/2018
Before i begain listening to this podcast i was somewhat intimidated by the perceived complexity of operating the camera on my iPhone. Now i am gaining more confidence and taking more pictures with it. These gentlemen do not "talk over" the heads of those of us who are trying to get into and enjoy photography. I listen to all of Kirk's podcasts because he is so full of information regarding this "digital" age and has the gift of teaching others. Mr. Carlson seems to have the same gift of being ablle to share his knowledge of photography with those less educated and make photography approachable and understandable
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- CreatorJeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn
- Years Active2018 - 2025
- Episodes181
- RatingClean
- Copyright© 2025 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn
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