MacVoices #23231: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Your Digital Photos (2)

Sep 11, 2023 | Author, Graphics/Photos, Take Control

In the second part of our conversation with Jeff Carlson, author of Take Control of Your Digital Photos, 3rd Edition, we talk more about tools to organize your digital photos. While there is no universal solution, and each individual’s situation is unique, Jeff shares valuable tips and hints for handling photos, Then we shift to workflows and a new chapter that integrates iPhone photos into the process. The significance of workflows in organizing various aspects of life, including calendars, projects, and photos, is explored, as well as Apple-native tools that help you get more out of your photos. (Part 2)

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:00:49 The Complexity of Finding the Single Best Solution
0:02:04 New Chapter on Workflows in the Book
0:04:16 The Importance of Workflow in Organizing Information
0:06:01 Fixing Time Zone Issues in Photo Library
0:07:09 Evaluating Apple’s native photo tools for the average user
0:09:56 iCloud Photos ecosystem: convenience vs. limited options
0:13:57 Frustrations with keywording and rating in Apple Photos
0:15:25 Exploring Workarounds and Keyword Strategies
0:16:33 The appeal of Apple’s wide range of options
0:17:07 Introduction to PhotoMator and its features
0:19:13 The benefits of using PhotoMator with existing photo library
0:20:27 Exploring the Simplicity and Complexity of Digital Photos
0:21:21 New Edition of the Book with Extra Content
0:22:38 Balancing busy schedules and organizing photos efficiently.
0:24:17 Jeff Carlson’s new book and other projects.
0:26:10 Jeff Carlson’s upcoming book on Apple Watch.

Links:

Avalanche by CYME

ON1 Photo Keyword AI

Excire Foto

Peakto by CYME

Houda Photos Workbench

Photometer

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Lightroom: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features

Guests:

Jeff Carlson is an author, photographer, and freelance writer. Among many other projects, he publishes the Smarter Image newsletter, which explores how computational photography, AI, and machine learning are fundamentally changing the art and science of photography. He’s covered the personal technology field from Macs and PalmPilots to iPhones and mirrorless cameras, publishing in paper magazines, printed books, ebooks, and websites. He’s also the co-host of the podcasts PhotoActive and Photocombobulate, writes for Take Control, has spoken at several conferences and events.

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