Summary: <p>We (good-naturedly) wade back into the question of “What makes a REAL photographer?” In this case, we’re talking about shooting using entirely manual controls or using the auto or semi-automatic modes on your camera. (Spoiler: Anyone with a camera is a real photographer.) We discuss when each approach works, and the advantages of knowing how shutter speed, aperture, and ISO all work together.</p> <p><strong>Sponsor</strong></p> <p><strong>Masters of Photography</strong>, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. <a href="https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive" rel="nofollow">https://mastersof.photography</a></p> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com" rel="nofollow">Jeff's website</a>, <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/" rel="nofollow">Jeff's photos</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow">Jeff on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk's website</a>, <a href="https://photos.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk's photos</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow">Kirk on Instagram</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <p>(<a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-24-manual-auto" rel="nofollow">View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co</a>)</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-21-hdr" rel="nofollow">Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography</a></li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aperture_priority" rel="nofollow">Aperture Priority mode</a> (Wikipedia)</li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shutter_priority" rel="nofollow">Shutter Priority mode</a> (Wikipedia)</li> <li> <a href="https://photographylife.com/what-is-exposure-triangle" rel="nofollow">The Exposure Triangle - A Beginner’s Guide</a> (PhotographyLife.com)</li> <li><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-8-gordon-laing" rel="nofollow">Episode #8 - Gordon Laing on Taking Great Photos In Camera</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.shutterphoto.net/article/f8-and-be-there-what-we-can-learn-from-weegees-philosophy/" rel="nofollow">f/8 and Be There - What We Can Learn from WeeGee’s Philosophy</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Our Snapshots:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Jeff: <a href="https://amzn.to/2D8vLSO" rel="nofollow">Road to Seeing</a>, by Dan Winters</li> <li>Kirk: <a href="https://www.apple.com/iphone-xs/" rel="nofollow">iPhone XS Max</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list</strong> at <a href="https://photoactive.co" rel="nofollow">the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site</a> to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered.</p> <p>If you like the show, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow">subscribe in iTunes</a> or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/" rel="nofollow">PhotoActive Facebook group</a> to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.</p>
