The Digital Story

The latest crop of tablets from Microsoft, Samsung, and Apple are powerful, portable, and productive. And for photographers on the go, whether it be vacation or business travel, a tablet can get the job done both for work and play. Today we'll look at the top choices from Windows, Android, and Apple. All of that and more on this episode of the TDS Photography Podcast - https://thedigitalstory.com/2026/11/if-you-want-to-use-a-tablet-you-should-photography-podcast.html

I've been using photo backpacks for the last year. Not so much because I love backpacks, but because I hadn't found a shoulder bag that I liked for my Nikon kit. When I learned about Think Tank's FocusPoint Crossbody 8L with an alternative design, I was intrigued. And then I was thrilled. Find out why on today's TDS Photography Podcast - https://thedigitalstory.com/2026/11/the-Think-Tank-FocusPoint-Camera-Bag-Review-Photogaphy-Podcast.html

One of the best parts about printing your holiday gifts is that you can create something that has meaning for the recipient, and at the same time lets you share your skills as an artist. But there are a few things to keep in mind for these types of gifts, and I'm going to cover those on today's TDS Photography Podcast - https://thedigitalstory.com/2026/10/printing-for-the-holidays-photography-podcast.html

There are important new features in Photos for macOS 27, and they aren't just eye candy. They are very useful and one in particular we've been waiting years for. Plus, we get new RAW profiles too. I've done some testing and will report my findings on this week's TDS Photography Podcast - https://thedigitalstory.com/2026/10/beefed-up-photos-app-for-macos-27-is-impressive-photography-podcast.html

After having spent over a week in the Moab, Utah area, both scouting and leading a photography workshop, I can say with great confidence that it's one of the most photo-rich areas I've ever worked. But there's lots to know in order to maximize your experience there. And I'm going to cover just that on today's TDS Photography Podcast - https://thedigitalstory.com/2026/10/the-photographers-guide-to-Moab-and-its-surrounding-parks-photography-podcast.html

I think most of us like to believe that our latest is our greatest. And that may be true, technically speaking, but maybe not in terms of content. I'm going to share a story today about a photographer rediscovering his images from decades ago, and the impact they're having on his life today. All of that, and more, on today's TDS Photography Podcast - https://thedigitalstory.com/2026/10/your-old-photos-may-be-more-valuable-than-you-realize-photo-podcast.html

Black suit, black tie, white shirt, and new shoes - I was dressed to celebrate my son's marriage at the Silverado Resort in Napa, CA. But I had two other precious accessories: a beautiful Waltham watch that was my father's, and the Panasonic L10 that I used to capture memories over the weekend celebration. I'll talk about the latter during this week's TDS Photography Podcast - https://thedigitalstory.com/2026/09/the-Panasonic-L10-in-action-at-my-sons-wedding-photography-podcast.html

For those who have used DxO PhotoLab, you already know that it is a terrific RAW processor allowing you to squeeze every drop of quality from your files. I indeed like it for that, but I also appreciate how nicely it plays with others. I'll explain how in today's TDS Photography Podcast - https://thedigitalstory.com/2026/09/DxO-PhotoLab-10-compatibilty-photography-podcast.html

The iPhone Duo is getting a lot of headlines, but for photographers, the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max are the more applicable tools. I will briefly cover the Duo, but today's focus will be on the new Pro handsets, including the variable aperture main camera. All of this, and more, on today's TDS Photography Podcast - https://thedigitalstory.com/2026/09/is-the-iPhone-18-a-worthwhile-upgrade-photography-podcast.html

No, it's not the PEN-F II; it's just the PEN - a compact, well specified, Micro Four Thirds camera for everyday life adventures. It will fit in your purse, backpack, or jacket pocket. It has IBIS, an EVF, and computational intelligence. And it costs $1,000. On today's TDS Photography Podcast, we'll take a closer look at this latest offering from OM System - https://thedigitalstory.com/2026/09/the-OM-System-PEN-Review-Photography-Podcast.html