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Jeff Carlson has released his latest effort, The iPad for Photographers: Master the Newest Tool in Your Camera Bag. It is a bit of a different effort for him. He explains why, then dives into a discussion of the impact the iPad is having on all levels of photographers, shares some the apps he talks about in the book and why they are perfect examples of new thinking in photo editing, manipulation and use. If you are a pro, Jeff has a message for you: the iPad is essential equipment. If you are not, it still may be essential if you are interested in new, easy and fun ways of working with and sharing your photos.

Security has been in the news recently, and that makes it the perfect time to talk to Ian Schray of WellRedApps, the makers of the new Mac utility DropKey. Providing public key encryption in an easily-used format, DropKey secures your emailed files with only one click. Ian explains how they have simplified the implementation of DropKey, how it works with a variety of email clients, and its open source roots. Ian also discusses his new company's app creation services, some of the mechanics of deploying custom iOS apps by an Apple-approved method, and more.

Don McAllister of ScreenCastsOnline has been busy since we last talked to him. His latest effort, SCOtutor for iPhoto on iOS, takes Don's distinctive approach to Mac and iOS app training and delivers it in a new format for both Macs and Apple's portable devices. Our conversation covers not just what the SCOtutor series offers, but also touches on iPhoto for iOS as a signpost for the road ahead, why he decided to do more ScreenCastOnline shows, and much more.

Tonya Engst discusses the new, third generation iPad in relation to her newly revised Take Control of Your iPad. Not everyone is lucky enough to get one of the latest models, however, so Tonya has take great pains to make sure this edition of her book addresses every iPad owner, whether they are getting a used or hand-me-down device, or just walked out of an Apple Store with the latest and greatest. Tonya talks about how she uses her iPad, her thoughts on it as a Mac replacement, why some see getting an iPad as a necessity in a technology-laden world, and more.

Joe Kissell expands his series of Take Control books on the subject of backups with Take Control of CrashPlan Backups. Joe discusses why CrashPlan is his (and host Chuck Joiner's) off-site backup service of choice, the different levels of backup they offer, and some of the factors you need to consider as you get started. Waxing poetic in places, Joe discusses the CrashPlan interface, the place it should occupy in your overall backup strategy, and much more.

In the finale to our coverage of Photoshop World in Washington D.C., we talk to Walter Pollard of Piqsure and Mark Fuccio of Tactics Sells High Tech about Piqsure's new technology for displaying high resolution images on the web. And when they say "high resolution," they really mean it. Piqsure has solved the problems of speed and file size by moving all the heavy lifting to the server side so that anyone can put their largest photos on the web and deliver the best possible experience to the viewer. Walter and Mark discuss how it works and show off the results.

At Photoshop World in Washington D.C., Image Wizards' President Roger K. Laudy and professional photographer Moose Peterson discuss the amazing results that Image Wizards achieve with their special printing process that puts your photos on aluminum. Roger talks about the technical aspects and Moose explains why he chooses this option to present his photos.

At Photoshop World in Washington D.C., Elena Flanagan-Eister, Director of Sales and Marketing for Depositphotos, talks about the growth and affordability of their stock photography collection, and what they offer to photographers as contributors, and designers as customers.

At Photoshop World in Washington D.C., Rob Hare of LensProToGo explains their camera equipment rental service that lets you rent the equipment you need when you need it.

In the Nik Software booth at Photoshop World in Washington D.C., Marketing Manager Kevin La Rue discusses Snapseed, arguably the best iPad photo editing app going. Kevin give us a taste of its innovative interface and power, and points out that there is also a desktop version.

In the onOne Software booth at Photoshop World in Washington D.C., Brian Matiash profiles Perfect Photo Suite 6, why it is now a stand-alone package, and what it offers to all levels of photographers. Brian gives us an exclusive announcement on the future of one of the components of Perfect Photo Suite 6, talks about the genesis of another, and why you need to take a good look at Perfect Photo Suite 6, even if you already own Photoshop.

At Photoshop World in Washington D.C., Wes Maggio, Field Application Specialist for Wacom, discusses their new flagship tablet, the Wacom Cintiq 24HD, how Wacom input devices have evolved as the market has changed, and the impact that the iPad will have in their thinking.

At Photoshop World in Washington D.C., Pola Ariel of Metal Mural explains how they present your photos on metal in a modular fashion, the durability of the process, and why they support only professional photographers.

In Washington D.C. at Photoshop World, Jodi Palm, Category Manager, Photo Support, discusses their monopods and tripods, and why it is important to have reliable support for your camera equipment.

At Photoshop World in Washington D.C., Kirsten Hunter, Director of Customer Happiness at Lensbaby, discusses their unique camera lenses that look different because they are different, and how they give photographers the ability to create images that would otherwise only be possible with software manipulation.