MacVoices #26118: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of iPhone Photography (1)

Jeff Carlson discusses the second edition of Take Control of iPhone Photography , explaining how it helps users move beyond basic snapshots to more deliberate, higher-quality images. He highlights changes in Apple's camera app, new features in recent iOS versions, and the challenges of hidden controls. The part of the conversation emphasizes understanding settings, resolutions, and techniques to fully use the iPhone's powerful camera system. (Part 1) CleanMyMac from MacPaw . Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at . Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction and new book announcement [1:19] What's new in the second edition [3:43] iOS updates and camera app changes [5:43] Challenges with Apple's camera interface [6:53] Balancing simplicity and advanced features [11:29] Advanced options and hidden controls [17:09] Why learning iPhone photography matters [18:26] Camera resolutions and shooting options [20:31] Understanding lenses and megapixels [24:25] Being deliberate with photography choices Links: Take Control of iPhone Photography by Jeff Carlson 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 , writes for Take Control , has spoken at several conferences and events. He lives in Seattle, where, yes, it is just as gray and wet and coffee-infused as you think it is. Catch up with everything he's doing at JeffCarlson.com . Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram:

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MacVoices #26118: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of iPhone Photography (1) is an episode from MacVoices by Chuck Joiner.

This episode is 26:51 long.

This episode was published on Apr 13, 2026.

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