Tag: photos

It’s Time to Migrate from Aperture
We knew this time was coming, and now it’s upon us. Apple is officially announcing that Aperture, its sunsetted professional photography editing software, will no longer run under the next major version of macOS. It’s time to make a decision about where you want your Aperture libraries to live on: Photos, Lightroom Classic, or somewhere ...

Shot on iPhone Critiques at the Let’s Talk Photography Podcast
To highlight the photo capabilities of the iPhone, Apple runs a #ShotOniPhone contest that’s open to anyone who tags their social media photos with that hashtag. A group of celebrity judges then wades through what must be tens of thousands of photos and plucks out the best. This year’s crop was certainly impressive. Over the ...

Inside the iOS 12 Photos App
For the Photos app under iOS 12, Apple is trying to get more of your attention. New features such as For You and sharing suggestions are welcome. I also rant a bit.

Introducing the PhotoActive Podcast
Subscribe and listen to PhotoActive, a new podcast from Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn.

Why Lightroom CC Is a Big Step Up from Apple’s Photos
Over at TidBITS, I compare the new Lightroom CC application to Apple's Photos.

Lightroom CC 1.1 Adds Curves, Split Toning
Lightroom CC 1.1 is out, with tone curves, split toning, a full screen view, and a new Adobe Sensei-based Auto feature.

Apple Photos, Lightroom, Safari Improvements in Latest Seattle Times Column
In my latest Practical Mac column for The Seattle Times, I look at improvements to Photos 3 under macOS High Sierra, new Adobe Lightroom offerings, and why one feature in Safari makes the update more than worthwhile. Read it here: Some improvements to Apple Photos, a new Adobe Lightroom CC, and Safari blocks auto-playing videos. ...

iPad Pro Is Now a True Photographer’s Tool
Has the iPad Pro finally become a true photographer’s tool? A year and a half ago, with the release of the first 12.9-inch iPad Pro, it was so close… but there were still some significant limitations. Now, with the latest iPad Pro models, I think we’re finally there. Improved hardware is part of the story—USB ...

iPad Pro Is Now a True Photographer’s Tool
Has the iPad Pro finally become a true photographer's tool? At Macworld, I explain why the answer is yes.

I Review Luminar in TidBITS
I review Luminar, an excellent editor that takes a modern approach to the process of adjusting photos.