Episode 210: Photo Scouting

Before you go out to do some photography, how do you determine where to go? Jeff had a portrait session booked and discovered that the location was fenced and blocked -- but scouting in advance gave him time to find a new spot. We talk about tools and techniques for finding the best photo spots and conditions.

Hosts:

• Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on Bluesky
• Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky

Show Notes:

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

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• Google Maps

• Storm Radar app

• TPE

• Lumy

• Best Budget Coffee Grinders for 2026, CoffeeGeek

Jeff’s Snapshot

• MiiCoffee DF54 Single Dose Coffee Grinder

Kirk’s Snapshot

• Ankarsrum Mixer

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Jeff defends his spot throughout the day in the Piazzale Michaelangelo in Florence, Italy. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

One of the photos from that spot in Florence. (Photo: Jeff Carlson)

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