Episode 34: Mail Call & Year in Review

As we wrap up 2023, Jeff and Mason take some time to reflect on the year, look forward to 2024 and answer some listener questions.

We’re back!

As 2023 winds down, we look back at our photographic year and ahead to the next. We also tackle two listener questions as we discuss staying safe when out and about with camera gear and how we’d digitize old print photos and keep them safe for future generations.

In this our 34th episode, we’d like to thank you for your support and assure you that despite our irregular episode schedule, Photocombobulate has a strong future filled with engaging episodes, exciting guests and lots of fun. Stay tuned in 2024!

 

Links to Print Scanning Services mentioned in the episode

Google PhotoScan app – An easy way to “scan” photos using your smartphone

Photo to Canvas – Portland, Oregon print shop and media photography.

BayPhoto – Drum scans of slides and negatives.

Scancafe – Print scanning.

Chaos to Memories – Digital scanning services.

 

Links to Jeff’s Books, Articles and Email Newsletter

Adobe Lightroom: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features – Jeff’s newest Rocky Nook book

Take Control of Your Digital Photos, 3rd Edition – Jeff’s book about organizing photos

The Smarter Image – A newsletter about how AI and machine learning are fundamentally changing photography

Recent articles by Jeff – Including iPhone 15 photo galleries at DPReview, and other articles.

 

Links to Mason’s Road Scholar Online Courses and River Cruise Program

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