• 1 hour 16 minutes
    Blind Photo Critiques Part Two with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 694
    It’s Part Two of Blind Photo Critiques, with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna working through an overflow of viewer-submitted images covering everything from wildlife and travel landscapes to aviation composites and portrait lighting. Along the way, Scott shares a surprisingly practical take on AI in photography, Erik demonstrates how cropping and long-exposure ND filters can completely change an image, and the two offer plenty of honest feedback on composition, timing, and post-processing. There’s also a look at Scott’s new Travel People portfolio category, a preview of the upcoming Photographing People Conference, and a very important discussion about Chili’s spicy chicken sandwich. This Week’s Sponsors: ON1 |  Platypod | KelbyOne
    4 June 2026, 4:38 pm
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Blind Photo Critiques with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 693
    It’s another “Blind Photo Critique” episode of The Grid, with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna reviewing a wide range of viewer-submitted images—from fantasy-style portraits and astrophotography blends to concert shots, wildlife, sailing events, and car photography. Along the way, they share honest feedback on composition, white balance, timing, lighting, and post-processing, including Photoshop generative tools for cleaning up distractions. The “Sell Your Gear” buzzer makes an appearance (briefly), and Scott wraps things up with a spoiler-filled rundown of plot holes from the new Mandalorian & Grogu movie. Fun, opinionated, and packed with useful takeaways throughout. This Week's Sponsors: ON1 |  Platypod | KelbyOne
    29 May 2026, 7:47 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Open Q&A with Erik Kuna and Jason Stevens | The Grid Ep 692
    It’s an Open Q&A episode of The Grid, with Erik Kuna flying solo… mostly. With Scott out this week, video director Jason Stevens jumps in to co-host and tackle viewer questions covering everything from fireworks settings and budget Milky Way setups to Lightroom organization, travel photography, drones, HDR panoramas, and astrophotography. They also go behind the scenes of a recent continuous lighting shoot with Scott and Dobson, swap stories from the field (including one involving a cactus and a near trip to the hospital), and give away prizes along the way. Lots of practical advice and a few laughs throughout. This Week's Sponsors: ON1 |  Platypod | KelbyOne
    21 May 2026, 3:44 pm
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Blind Photo Critiques with Scott Kelby | The Grid Ep 691
    It’s a solo episode of The Grid, with Scott Kelby flying without Erik Kuna this week while Erik’s off shooting Milky Ways at a night photography conference. Scott jumps into a lively round of blind photo critiques, covering everything from wildlife and landscapes to baseball action shots, architecture, portraits, and night photography. Along the way, he shares honest feedback on white balance, composition, lighting, distractions, and post-processing in Lightroom, Camera Raw, and Photoshop—with a few hilarious moments mixed in. There’s also a preview of Scott’s upcoming Florence workshop, a new continuous lighting class, and his appearance at the Big Thinkers Conference. This Week's Sponsors: ON1 |  Platypod | KelbyOne
    14 May 2026, 3:24 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Hard Truths and Hot Takes with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 690
    It’s a packed episode of The Grid, with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna kicking things off with a look at finalists from the recent Lightroom Conference photo contest, plus Erik’s shots from the Sun ’n Fun Air Show—including some creative light painting with an iPhone. From there, the conversation turns to some honest takes on gear and workflow, from the Leica “weight” debate to PC vs. Mac performance in Lightroom (with a surprise call from Adobe’s Terry White), along with thoughts on shooting JPEG vs. RAW and why adding Photoshop to your workflow can make a big difference. Fun, opinionated, and full of real-world insight. This Week's Sponsors: ON1 |  Platypod | KelbyOne
    7 May 2026, 3:38 pm
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    How Would I Edit Your Photo? with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 689
    It’s a “How Would I Edit Your Photo?” episode of The Grid, where Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna dive into viewer-submitted images and show exactly how they’d approach each edit. Before jumping in, Scott shares a very enthusiastic review of Chili’s spicy chicken sandwich, teases upcoming Switzerland and airshow photos, and talks about the Lightroom Conference kicking off next week. Then it’s into the edits: a moody Badlands landscape, a tricky interior perspective correction, a gritty athlete portrait, and a warm outdoor portrait with a dog—using Lightroom, Camera Raw, and Photoshop along the way. Plenty of practical tips, creative problem-solving, and the usual fun banter throughout. This Week's Sponsors: ON1 |  Platypod | KelbyOne
    30 April 2026, 3:21 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Blind Photo Critiques with Erik Kuna & Rammy Kazemi | The Grid Ep 688
    It’s a special “Blind Photo Critique” episode of The Grid, with Erik Kuna joined by special guest Rammy Kazemi to review a wide range of viewer-submitted shots—from motocross and horse racing to landscapes, air shows, wildlife, night photography, and more. They share honest, unfiltered feedback on composition, timing, background distractions, and post-processing—the kind of critique your friends usually won’t give you. Along the way, they talk about the upcoming Lightroom Conference, Rammy’s Caddo Lake workshop, and AI masking in Lightroom, then wrap things up with a live prize giveaway. This Week's Sponsors: ON1 |  Platypod | KelbyOne
    23 April 2026, 3:08 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Invest In Yourself with Erik Kuna & Guests | The Grid Ep 687
    It’s a special remote episode of The Grid, with Erik Kuna broadcasting from the Sun ’n Fun Airshow in Lakeland, Florida, fresh off the KelbyOne VIP & Inner Circle Summit. With Scott off on a photography workshop in Switzerland this week, Erik is joined by four KelbyOne members—Ken, Karen, Will, and Dodie—who share what they took away from the Summit, from finding your photographic style to why investing in yourself beats buying more gear. There’s talk of live studio shoots, real growth moments, and what it’s like learning alongside a community of passionate photographers. Add in some giveaways and plenty of honest insight, and you’ve got a really fun, inspiring episode. This Week's Sponsors: ON1 |  Platypod | KelbyOne
    16 April 2026, 3:00 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Blind Photo Critiques with Scott Kelby, Erik Kuna & Dennis Dunbar | The Grid Ep 686
    It’s a “Blind Photo Critique” episode of The Grid, and this one’s got some extra spice. Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna are joined in-studio by compositing wizard Dennis Dunbar (yes, that Dennis—Hollywood movie posters and all), along with a packed live audience from the annual KelbyOne VIP Summit. Alongside the usual honest critiques, they introduce a brand-new “sell your gear” buzzer for the truly questionable shots. There’s white balance drama, reflector mishaps, harsh midday light, and a few standout images in the mix. Plus, Erik shares some incredible astronaut photos from the Artemis mission. Fun, unfiltered, and packed with real-world takeaways. This Week's Sponsors: ON1 |  Platypod | KelbyOne
    9 April 2026, 9:50 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    It's Lightroom Day: Tips & Tricks with Scott Kelby | The Grid Ep 685
    It’s a Lightroom Day episode of The Grid, with Scott Kelby flying solo while Erik Kuna is off at Cape Canaveral tracking down his cameras after the Artemis II launch. Scott kicks things off with a quick look at photos from his recent Vietnam trip, then jumps into a series of Lightroom Classic tips—from fixing white balance and masking skin tones to reducing hotspots, cutting haze, straightening buildings, and more. There’s also a lively Q&A covering noise reduction, catalog size, and cloud vs. local storage, plus giveaways and a look at Scott’s new Complete Lightroom Learning System. Plenty of practical tips you can put to work right away. This Week's Sponsors: ON1 |  Platypod | KelbyOne
    2 April 2026, 9:38 am
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    Vietnam, Platypod Kickstarter, and More with Scott Kelby, Erik Kuna & Guests | The Grid Ep 684
    It’s a packed episode of The Grid, where Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna kick things off with stories and images from their recent Vietnam workshop—including a very close encounter with a train. Erik also shares a sunrise shoot at NASA’s Artemis launchpad before they roll into the launch of the new Platypod Bracket & Bounce system, now live on Kickstarter. Dr. Larry T. joins them to share the details behind this compact, flexible flash setup designed to actually fit in your bag. Then, wedding photography legend Clay Blackmore joins the show to share seven tips on lighting, posing, and shooting from the heart, along with some incredible real-world images and stories. Gear, travel, inspiration, and plenty of great insights throughout. This Week's Sponsors: ON1 |  Platypod | KelbyOne
    27 March 2026, 6:34 am
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