MacVoices #26119: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of iPhone Photography (2)

Jeff Carlson discusses the challenges of writing the second edition of Take Control of iPhone Photography , and how changes in hardware and software affected the effort. From effort realistic screenshots to the practical challenges of Apple's shared libraries and camera controls, Jeff explains how useful features can also create confusion, why newer hardware settings matter, and how tools like dual capture video can be powerful when matched to the right shooting situation. (Part 2) 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 the work behind the new book [1:03] Why photography screenshots require extra effort [4:46] The art and purpose of realistic screenshots [4:55] Shared Libraries explained [7:55] Shared photo library mistakes and hidden gotchas [10:41] How shared photos move between libraries [14:28] Can you unshare a photo? [14:59] The confusion around camera controls [16:11] Physical camera control button strengths and frustrations [19:16] Why understanding controls improves the shooting experience [20:05] Dual capture video mode explained [23:51] Best use cases for dual video capture 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 #26119: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of iPhone Photography (2) is an episode from MacVoices by Chuck Joiner.

This episode is 25:45 long.

This episode was published on Apr 14, 2026.

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