This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,044, March 24, 2026. Today's theme is, "Just When You Think You Have It Dialed In." I'm Derrick Story.

There I stood on a mountain ridge that I had climbed. I had the Lumix around my neck and the OM System in my hand with a beautiful, detailed scene before me. This was the perfect setting to determine, once and for all, which camera rendered the best wide angle detail. And then, disappointment. Find out what happened on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

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Just When You Think You Have It Dialed In

Here's a story, from a recent camping trip, of my failure to capture a scene, from a ridge I had climbed, with my OM System TG-7. But there is a happy ending.

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Virtual Camera Club News

Workshops!

The 2026 TDS Photography Workshop Season. We are featuring webinars, online workshops, and in-person events focused on creating impactful images in the company of those who love photography as much as you. Our workshops are like no others, and we think you will throughly enjoy the camaraderie and the tips and techniques.

Stop by The Nimble Photographer Workshop Page and reserve your spot today.

Inner Circle Bold. Sign up for the Annual Membership that's only $75.60 a year, you will receive all of the regular Inner Circle benefits, plus a coupon for your choice of a 2026 Online workshop hosted by me.

Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view.

If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com.

The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear.

Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout.

The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address.

Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation.

Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs.

See you next week!

You can share your thoughts at the TDS Facebook page, where I'll post this story for discussion.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,043, March 17, 2026. Today's theme is, "No Matter Where Your Photos Are, This App Can Display Them." I'm Derrick Story.

On my MacBook, I have Aperture libraries, Capture One catalogs, Lightroom collections, thousands of images in Photos for macOS, and a bunch of file folders. I can search across all of those proprietary catalogs, find what I want, and export to my desktop. How? Using a magical application called Peakto. I'll explain how, and its latest updates, on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

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No Matter Where Your Photos Are, This App Can Display Them

I've talked about Peakto on this show before, but it has evolved tremendously since my last discussion.

Just to refresh: Peakto is an AI-powered, Mac-only software by CYME that centralizes, organizes, and searches photos and videos scattered across multiple drives and editing apps like Lightroom, Capture One, and Apple Photos. It provides a unified view, automatically analyzes media for content-based searching, identifies duplicates, and supports cloud-free collaboration.

For someone like me, who has everything from old Aperture libraries, to Capture One Catalogs, to Nitro, Luminar, and Photomator, Peakto is a godsend because I can see all of those photos, regardless of where they reside, in one place.

New Features That I Love

Plus now, there are new features that further increase its value to me. Those include:

• Workspaces for Apps that interact with images edited in DxO PhotoLab, Luminar Neo, Nitro, and ON1 Photo RAW.
• Peakto Connect is a service built-in to the app that enables me to share my content within my local network or externally, via a web application.
• Albums and Smart Albums that span my entire catalog of images, regardless of the app, and allow me to create albums across all of that content.

A note about Aperture Libraries, Peakto supports libraries from Aperture version 3.4.2 or later. Libraries older that will need to be updated with Aperture. If a library is compatible with Peakto, you don't need Aperture on your hard drive to access those images.

AI Search

I'm terrible at keywording. It's boring and I rarely apply them to my shots. Fortunately, AI search using object recognition, gives me a second chance to find images I'm looking for.

When you point Peakto to any set of images, it goes through a multi-step process to ingest that information. One of those steps uses AI Object Recognition. As a result, you can search for broad categories, such as "birds," or get more specific such as "red birds."

As with most AI-powered searches, it's not perfect. But I've found that the tool gets me close enough to what I'm looking for within a short period of time.

Of course, if you do use keywords, text descriptions, etc., this feature gets turbo-powered. Plus, all of the other markers are available too, such as EXIF data and star ratings.

Bringing It All Together

There are tons of other features with Peakto. Things like Aesthetic Rating where the AI scores an image based on technical and aesthetic aspects.

The bottom line is that for many photographers, the notion of being tied to just one photo management app for the duration of your career isn't practical. Things change. Apps come and go. Our personal preferences evolve.

Peakto helps us manage that evolution over the years. It allows us to experiment and change our minds. We don't have to be tied to a single photo management app if we don't want to. And for folks like me who like to experiment with workflows, it's a blessing.

PS: If you want to know more about how I use Peakto, plus screenshots of what I discussed in the podcast, check out my article, How to Bring Multiple Photo Libraries Together in One Place on Live View.

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Virtual Camera Club News

Workshops!

The 2026 TDS Photography Workshop Season. We are featuring webinars, online workshops, and in-person events focused on creating impactful images in the company of those who love photography as much as you. Our workshops are like no others, and we think you will throughly enjoy the camaraderie and the tips and techniques.

Stop by The Nimble Photographer Workshop Page and reserve your spot today.

Inner Circle Bold. Sign up for the Annual Membership that's only $75.60 a year, you will receive all of the regular Inner Circle benefits, plus a coupon for your choice of a 2026 Online workshop hosted by me.

Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view.

If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com.

The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear.

Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout.

The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address.

Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation.

Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs.

See you next week!

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Since the demise of Aperture, I haven't been able to settle on a single photo editing/managing app for my work. The closest I've come to a groove is using a combination of Capture One and Lightroom for my pro assignments, and Photos with its wonderful editing extensions for my personal work.

You may be thinking, "Why Photos? It's just a consumer app for iPhone-toting snap shooters, right?" Well, if you haven't looked at it for a while, there's more going on there than you might realize.

Photos is wonderful for my travel, family, and creative photography. Since I use iCloud backup, I never have to worry about losing a shot. My Photos library is constantly updated on all of my devices. And there are lots of great tools for editing and sharing.

That last point is where many photographers might pause. Stay with me for a minute. My view is that the Photos workflow, which includes a few choice Editing Extensions, is robust enough for enthusiast photographers. And it's fun. Very fun.

Let's start with those Editing Extensions.

Editing Extensions

Photos is an extensible app. That means it plays nice with other software, yet maintains a consistent user interface. I take advantage of this design and depend on a handful of Editing Extensions to provide the functions that are not available in the basic Photos app. My favorite Editing Extensions are:

• Nitro - A well-rounded image editor that stays current with RAW profiles from new cameras, plus has RAW fine-tuning, great selection tools, and a wealth of editing adjustments.
• Luminar Neo - Fantastic for creative image editing, featuring a wealth of AI-powered tools, filters, and effects.
• ON1 Effects - Amazing collection of presets for landscape, portrait, and urban photography. Each effect can be customized or combined with others. Plus a great slate of adjustment filters.
• ON1 Noise AI - Powerful AI-powered noise reduction and sharpening.
• Markup - Built-in Apple extension for adding text and shapes to pictures.

Choosing an Editing Extension from within the Photos app.

Enabling an Editing Extension is easy. Download the software, then launch the Photos app. Select a picture from your library, go to Edit mode, then click on the 3 dots (...) in the upper right-hand corner. Choose the Editing Extension you want from the pop-up menu.

Your image will then be transported to the new editing environment, where you have options available via that app. Make your enhancements, then click the Save Changes button. Your improved picture will be returned to the Photos library.

You can continue editing with the Photos adjustment tools, share the image, or, if you want, revert to original. You can see the before and after versions of the picture by pressing the M key.

Editing Extensions provide you with a host of cutting-edge tools while still enjoying the benefits of the Photos workflow.

Hiding and Showing Screenshots

The good news is that every picture you take with your iPhone goes into your Photos library. But that's the bad news as well, right? If you're like me, your iPhone is a screen-capturing beast recording receipts, notifications, memes, and more. Screenshots are handy, but boy, they can sure clutter up a pretty Photos library.

Fortunately, you can tame the screenshot beast. Start by going to View > Screenshots and uncheck it. This hides screenshots from your browsing library, so all you see are your pretty pictures.

Managing screenshots in Photos.

But fear not! Your screenshots are still readily accessible. Go to the left column > Media Types > Screenshots and click. Presto! All of your screenshots are captured in one easy-to-browse gallery.

Object Recognition Searches

Here's a question for the class: Raise your hand if you love keywording your pictures. OK. I see a few hands, but not many.

I'm hands down on this one. There are better things to do with my time.

Thanks to an ever-improving object recognition engine in Photos, we can find pictures in our libraries by simply typing what we're looking for.

If I want to find a picture with an American flag in it, I go to the Search box in the upper right corner, type "flag," and hit return.

A host of flag shots will appear. I scroll through the images and pick the one I want.

Sometimes I don't get the results I'm looking for. Recently, I wanted to see the black & white pictures in my library. So I typed "black & white" in the Search box.

I was aghast by the terrible results! Then I realized that maybe I need to think more like a computer. So I tried again, this time typing "monochrome" in Search.

Bingo! All of my black & white pictures appeared.

Searching for black & white photos via the term, "monochrome."

The lesson for me was that if I don't get what I want on the first try, rethink the search term, and try again.

It's kind of fun, actually. And for me, far more enjoyable than keywording.

Create a Memory Movie and Export It

When Memories first appeared in Photos, many of my photographer friends said, "Yeah, that's cute. But it's not really useful for me." Apparently, Apple didn't pay attention to those sentiments because they kept evolving Memories into something that is useful. Case in point: Memory Movies.

These one-minute gems on a topic of your choosing can be quite heart-warming, illuminating, or shocking (depending on the subject). And they can be saved and shared or embedded in other slide shows and movie presentations.

Try creating one now. Go to File > New Memory Movie. Enter a descriptive word or phrase, such as "sunsets." Photos will comb your library for interesting images on that topic, build a movie, add music, and play it for you.

Describe the memory you want, and Photos will create a movie of it.

If you prefer a different soundtrack than what Photos selected, you can choose a different one by clicking on the music note icon in the lower left corner. You can also add filters or bring in additional frames.

Then go to File > Export > Export Memory Movie to create a standalone video that can be shared or embedded in other projects.

I'm telling you... These are fabulous.

Removing Duplicates from Your Library

The only thing more boring than keywording is hunting down duplicates in your library and extinguishing them. Thank goodness Photos will do that for you.

Start by locating the Utilities folder in the left-hand column, then click on Duplicates beneath it. You'll see all of the duplicate images that Photos has identified in your library.

There are two basic types: exact copies, or pictures that appear to be the same, but have different resolutions or other variables. If you Select All (CMD-A), Photos will ask you if you want to consolidate the exact copies only or all of the images that have been identified.

Here's what I suggest. On the first pass, choose Merge Exact Copies. Those are safe, and they will greatly reduce the number of pictures in your Duplicates album. Then, I would review the remaining pairs individually and decide to either merge them or leave them alone.

Merging duplicates in a Photos library.

Photos will choose the higher quality version with the highest resolution. The lesser version will be moved to the trash, and it will be held in limbo for 30 days before final discarding. You can review your trash at any time to either save a photo or get rid of it permanently.

Tidying up your duplicates is the digital version of spring cleaning. And it feels just as good.

Final Thoughts

The not-so-hidden agenda with this article was to encourage you to take a closer look at the Photos app, especially if you haven't done so for a while. In addition to the features I've discussed here, I'm confident you'll unearth more hidden gems.

Happy hunting!

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,042, March 10, 2026. Today's theme is, "Is It Time to Reconsider the Bridge Camera?" I'm Derrick Story.

Last week I talked about small sensor cameras in general and how they can pack a big punch in a small package. This week I want to reintroduce you to the high magnification bridge camera that leverages small sensors to a 600mm extreme and beyond. You'll be amazed at the images you can create with them. All of that, plus industry news, on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

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Is It Time to Reconsider the Bridge Camera?

You may have photographic gem stashed in the back of your closet right now, and not even realize it.

Bridge cameras were quite popular a decade ago for their compact size and impressive telephoto reach. But as larger sensor mirrorless cameras became more capable and sophisticated, most companies stoped producing the super telephoto compacts.

Why? Because those smaller sensors could not compete with the likes of full-frame mirrorless. But as I discussed last week, advances in AI-powered software have breathed new life into bridge cameras.

Last month, Rob and I were talking about this very topic as a alternative rig for our upcoming Costa Rica workshop. For Rob, shooting with a full-frame sensor and already owning far-reaching telephotos, the bridge alternative wasn't a practical consideration.

But for me, one who likes to experiment, I was curious. So I found a Panasonic LUMIX FZ300 on the used market and started testing. After a couple weeks of shooting, I thought you might be interested in the results. First a little bit about the FZ300 itself.

When Panasonic introduced the LUMIX DMC-FZ300 in July 2015, Camera Labs wrote it was an, "attractive proposition for anyone looking for a higher-end super-zoom without breaking the bank." And when they said super-zoom, they weren't kidding. The FZ300 featured a 25-600mm constant aperture f/2.8 Leica lens... for less than $600.

In addition to that Leica glass, the FZ300 featured 5-axis image stabilization, 4K video, 4K photo, a high performance electronic viewfinder, high-speed autofocus, 1cm macro, weather sealing, and a lot more. All this technology squeezed into a body that was only 5" wide and weighed a mere pound and a half. Sounds like a dream machine come true.

So why don't we see them today? That demur 1/2.3" 12-megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor lacked the image quality and high-ISO performance of the emerging wave of full-sensor wonders.

The irony was... those small sensors were the very thing that made the seemingly impossible 600mm reach of the compact FZ300 possible. To achieve that magnification with a full-frame camera would require optics much larger and more expensive.

So the cameras with small sensors that "bridged" the transition from smartphone photography to DSLRs fell out of favor. And Panasonic never released a successor to the FZ300.

Why Bridge Cameras Could Make Sense Again

The evolution of hardware technology contributed to the demise of bridge cameras, but changes in software may lead to their comeback. The issue of image quality and pixel count from small sensors is real, no doubt. Compared to a modern full frame sensor, a chip smaller than your fingernail just can't compete.

Yet, somehow, the images from our smartphones with their minute chips are nothing short of amazing. How is this so? The answer is software combined with clever merging techniques can help compensate for lack of chip size.

Much of this technology is available to us today through software applications such as Lightroom, DxO PhotoLab, Photomator, Nitro, Luminar, and others. AI-powered noise reduction and resolution enhancement can bring those 12MP photos up to reasonable size and quality. And even though those same technologies can be applied to full-frame cameras, that's a level of quality that many of us don't need.

Some of us still like the idea of a compact camera with exceptional reach and reasonable image quality. Software to help those cameras compete with large sensor cameras wasn't readily available in 2015, but it is today. So let's see what we can do with those bridge camera pictures.

Lots of Light for Small Sensor Cameras

A logical place to start is to understand the shooting conditions that are favorable for the FZ300 and its comrades. In short, outdoor daylight produces the best images. In fact, great images. Small sensor cameras can go toe to toe with the big boys on sunny days. And to be honest, those are the conditions that we most often are using 400-600mm telephotos.

I've made those results even better by adding a combination diffuser plus polarizer filter. My favorites are the PolarPro Everyday Shortstache and the K&F Concept 1/4 Black Diffuser plus circular polarizer. Both of these accessories seem to bring out the best for my FZ300.

Once you retreat indoors or evening conditions, then you'll need supplemental light, such as from the flash, or time to reach for a larger sensor camera. I don't push the FZ300 past ISO 800.

Shoot RAW+Jpeg

Jpegs are great for immediate sharing or for applying in-camera effects such as film simulations, but RAWs are important for squeezing as much quality as possible from the small sensors.

The RAW editing tools in DxO PhotoLab, Nitro, and Photomator are amazing for extracting detail from these RAW files while helping to control noise. In PhotoLab there's DxO ClearView Plus DeepPrime. Photomator features Super Resolution and Denoise. Nitro includes RAW Tuning. And Luminar supports a variety of AI-powered adjustments.

Combining this post-production muscle with RAW files enables us to refine images from small-sensor cameras like never before.

See for Yourself

In my Live View article, How Bridge Cameras Got Lost in the Shuffle, I've posted a number of wildlife pictures captured with the FZ300, and processed with the software I've been talking about. The article is free for our podcast listeners.

Will they blow away a Sony full frame camera? No way. But do this images make good prints and render well on a computer screen? I think they do. And the entire rig only weighs about a pound and a half and is a mere 5" wide.

Now, I wouldn't dare travel all the way to Costa Rica with only the FZ300. But, I will have it in my bag along with my standard gear for those nimble moments when I want the reach of a super-zoom, but the weight of a compact.

I'll let you know how it goes.

This Week in the News

A Camera's Dynamic Range Is Interesting but Not That Important as featured on PetaPixel.com

This woman invented the solution to lens flare - you've probably never heard of her, but every photographer should thank her as featured on DigitalCameraWorld.com

The Importance of Embracing Imperfection as featured on FStoppers.com

Jeff Bridges unboxing the camera he's been developing is pure joy as featured on DPReview.com

Virtual Camera Club News

Workshops!

The 2026 TDS Photography Workshop Season. We are featuring webinars, online workshops, and in-person events focused on creating impactful images in the company of those who love photography as much as you. Our workshops are like no others, and we think you will throughly enjoy the camaraderie and the tips and techniques.

Stop by The Nimble Photographer Workshop Page and reserve your spot today.

Inner Circle Bold. Sign up for the Annual Membership that's only $75.60 a year, you will receive all of the regular Inner Circle benefits, plus a coupon for your choice of a 2026 Online workshop hosted by me.

Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view.

If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com.

The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear.

Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout.

The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address.

Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation.

Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs.

See you next week!

You can share your thoughts at the TDS Facebook page, where I'll post this story for discussion.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,041, March 3, 2026. Today's theme is, "5 Tips for Small Sensor Photography." I'm Derrick Story.

I just returned from a trip where my large-sensor camera was an OM-3 Micro Four Thirds, and it got smaller from there with a TG-7 and iPhone 17 Pro. And I love the pictures! So I thought it would be fun to talk about techniques for shooting confidently with a small sensor camera. All of that, plus industry news, on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

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5 Tips for Small Sensor Photography

I just returned from a trip to the coast where the only cameras I had were the OM System OM-3 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless, the OM System TG-7 compact, and the iPhone 17 Pro.

We all know that the MFT sensor is quite a bit smaller than an APS-C or Full Frame chip. And the 1/2.3" sensor in the TG-7 is even smaller. Why would anyone endeavor the capture the beautiful California Coast with this gear?

Well you can. The shots will look great for sharing and printing. And unless you're a pixel-peeper, you'll probably be thrilled with the shoot.

That being said, there are a few tricks to maximizing image quality and beauty from your photos. Here are 5 things that I do when working with smaller sensors.

• Pay Attention to Shutter Speed and Aperture - Even though all my cameras have built-in image stabilization, I try not to over-depend on it. For handheld photography I keep my speed at 1/30th or faster and aperture stopped down 1-2 stops.
• Use Good Shooting Technique - Holding the camera with a steady grip and lightly pressing the shutter does make a difference.
• Record in RAW+Jpeg - Sometimes the Jpegs are absolutely amazing, and other shots require my working the RAW file. Of the 15 images gallery I'm sharing in the Show Notes, 12 shots were processed as RAW, and 3 were Jpegs. That ratio varies from shoot to shoot, but I'm always glad to have both.
• Photomator Super Resolution and Denoise - Once I've cropped and edited the image, I run my favorites through Photomator Super Resolution to increase pixel count, and if necessary, Denoise to clean things up. There are many other apps that do this as well. Take advantage of the technology that's available.
• Image Enhancing Filters - My favorite filter for small sensor cameras is the K&F Concept Diffuser 1/4 & Circular Polarizing in-1 for $22.99. This filter on a small sensor camera renders the images more photographically without the digital look that sometimes appears. Plus, quite frankly, there is less image editing in post.

Simple techniques, yes. But together they can help you travel super light and come home with satisfying images that will impress those who see them.

Creative Photography Techniques with Rob Knight

Rob's Becoming a More Creative Photographer Online Workshop begins this Thursday, March 5th. For those of you who haven't signed up yet, you might be interested in this conversation with Rob about this very cool workshop. Listen in to hear what he has to say.

This Week in the News

The 8 best cameras for travel in 2026 as featured on DPReview.com

The Best New Photo Gear Announced at CP+ 2026 as featured on PetaPixel.com

The Leica Leitzphone is back - and this time it's going global as featured on DigitalCameraWorld.com

Why Physical Media Is Making a Comeback Among Younger Generations as featured on FStoppers.com

Virtual Camera Club News

Workshops!

The 2026 TDS Photography Workshop Season. We are featuring webinars, online workshops, and in-person events focused on creating impactful images in the company of those who love photography as much as you. Our workshops are like no others, and we think you will throughly enjoy the camaraderie and the tips and techniques.

We now have the dates set for the Hot Air Balloon Classic and Micro Brewery Photography Workshop that begins on July 17th and ends on July 20th. We'll go behind the scenes at the Balloon Classic for an inside look at how these beautiful aircraft are designed, maintained, and piloted. We'll photograph the Dawn Patrol launch, the big bash, and even rise up in a balloon if you want. We'll also explore the vibrant Micro Brewery culture in Sonoma County, home for Russian River Brewery, Lagunitas, and more. And if you add on to your adventure, there are days and days of photographic opportunities from majestic redwoods, to rugged coasts, to hillside vineyards. What a wonderful getaway. Place your deposit today!.

Stop by The Nimble Photographer Workshop Page and reserve your spot today.

Inner Circle Bold. Sign up for the Annual Membership that's only $75.60 a year, you will receive all of the regular Inner Circle benefits, plus a coupon for your choice of a 2026 Online workshop hosted by me.

Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view.

If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com.

The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear.

Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout.

The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address.

Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation.

Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs.

See you next week!

You can share your thoughts at the TDS Facebook page, where I'll post this story for discussion.