The Digital Story Photography Podcast

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,078, Nov. 10, 2026. Today's theme is, "If You Want to Use a Tablet Instead, You Should!." I'm Derrick 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. I hope you enjoy the show.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,077, Nov. 3, 2026. Today's theme is, "The Think Tank FocusPoint Crossbody 8L Review." I'm Derrick Story.

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. I hope you enjoy the show.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,076, Oct. 27, 2026. Today's theme is, "Printing for the Holidays." I'm Derrick Story.

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 let's 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. I hope you enjoy the show.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,075, Oct. 20, 2026. Today's theme is, "Beefed Up Photos App for macOS 27 Is Impressive." I'm Derrick Story.

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. I hope you enjoy the show.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,074, Oct. 13, 2026. Today's theme is, "The Photographer's Guide to Moab and Its Surrounding Parks." I'm Derrick Story.

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. I hope you enjoy the show.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,073, Oct. 6, 2026. Today's theme is, "Your Old Photos May Be More Valuable Than You Realize." I'm Derrick Story.

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. I hope you enjoy the show.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,072, Sept. 29, 2026. Today's theme is, "The Panasonic L10 in Action - At My Son's Wedding." I'm Derrick Story.

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. I hope you enjoy the show.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,071, Sept. 22, 2026. Today's theme is, "DxO PhotoLab 10 - Plays Nice with Others." I'm Derrick Story.

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. I hope you enjoy the show.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,070, Sept. 15, 2026. Today's theme is, "Is the iPhone 18 Pro a Worthy Upgrade to the 17 Pro?" I'm Derrick Story.

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. I hope you enjoy the show.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,069, Sept. 10, 2026. Today's theme is, "The OM System PEN Review." I'm Derrick Story.

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. I hope you enjoy the show.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,068, Sept. 8, 2026. Today's theme is, "A Week of Photography Announcements, Part 1." I'm Derrick Story.

There's so much going on right now in the photography world. We've just had a few industry announcements, which we will cover today, with a couple more arriving on Wednesday, which I will cover in part 2 of this week's podcast. So let's get the ball rolling with the recent new releases. I hope you enjoy the show.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,067, Sept. 1, 2026. Today's theme is, "The Last Time I Used a Tripod." I'm Derrick Story.

Last Thursday night I was standing in a school parking lot with the Sony RX10 around my neck preparing to take pictures of the lunar eclipse. As I was waiting for a break in the clouds, I wondered, "When is the last time I used a tripod?" It's a question that says a lot about cameras these days, and it's the top story of this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,066, August 25, 2026. Today's theme is, "Camping Out with the Sony RX10 V - A Field Review." I'm Derrick Story.

My short checklist for this week's campout was: Tent, check; Food, check; Sony RX10, check. I wanted to see if just one camera, with one (impressive) zoom lens, could capture everything I wanted during the trip. I was surprised by its performance, and that's what I'm going to talk about, along with the news, on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,065, August 18, 2026. Today's theme is, "Where Do You Go for Inspiration?" I'm Derrick Story.

Inspiration is a magical thing. The flow of creative energy moves us to work a little harder, go a little farther, and not settle as quickly for an average photograph. Sometimes we find ourselves in a zone where compositions present themselves where there had seemed to be nothing before. So where do we find this inspiration? I'll share my favorite tips on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,064, August 11, 2026. Today's theme is, "A Conversation About Lightroom." I'm Derrick Story.

Having just completed two workshops with lots of lab work, I thought it would be a great idea to compare notes with Lightroom expert, Rob Knight, about the evolution of the software, how we can use those changes to improve our workflows, and how advanced techniques mean less work in front of the computer, not more. All of that on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,063, August 4, 2026. Today's theme is, "The Most Important New Camera Feature." I'm Derrick Story.

Is there a single feature that drives your decision when considering a new camera - that one thing that is a go/no go factor? I know what mine is, but I was curious about the thoughts from those in our community. So I asked them. And in the first segment of today's TDS Photography Podcast, I share what they have to say. I hope you enjoy the show.