The Grid: Photography Podcast

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  • 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
    10 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
    3 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
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Blind Photo Critiques with Scott Kelby & Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 683
    It’s a “Blind Photo Critique” episode of The Grid, where Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna dive into a great batch of viewer-submitted images—from architecture and street photography to wildlife, portraits, aviation, and even a stunning castle shot. Along the way, they share honest feedback on white balance, cropping, post-processing, Photoshop tricks, and building a consistent style. There’s also talk about the recent iPhone Photography Conference, upcoming workshops and travel, plus awesome giveaways. Plenty of practical tips, laughs, and real-world advice throughout. This Week's Sponsors: ON1 |  Platypod | KelbyOne
    12 March 2026, 3:50 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Has Your Phone Replaced Your Camera Bag? with Scott Kelby & Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 682

    It's an iPhone photography episode of The Grid, where Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna ask the big question: has your iPhone replaced your camera bag? Scott shares stunning travel, landscape, and portrait shots captured entirely on recent iPhone Pro models, showing how features like Studio Light, pano stitching, and the impressive 13mm–200mm lens range are changing what’s possible with a phone. Along the way, they talk about where iPhone photography really shines (travel, street, everyday shooting), where it still falls short, a few must-know settings and apps, and why computational photography is leveling the playing field. They also chatted about the upcoming iPhone Photography Conference and gave away some great prizes.

    This Week's Sponsors: ON1 |  Platypod | KelbyOne
    5 March 2026, 2:57 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Airing of Photography Grievances with John Dukes & guests Scott Kelby & Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 681

    It’s an “Airing of Grievances” episode of The Grid, with Scott Kelby, Erik Kuna, and special guest John Dukes venting about photography, the industry, and all the little things that drive creatives crazy—from unsolicited critiques and requests for RAW files to “exposure” as payment, gear tribalism, instant “pro” branding, and the myth that better cameras equal better photographers. In between laughs (and a few fast-food frustrations), Scott gives a sneak peek at an unreleased Lightroom cloud feature: natural-language search that lets you find images using detailed phrases—everything from specific clothing and activities to stormtroopers and rows of olive oil—currently available for cloud-stored images only. Add in giveaways (a Platypod grip, books, and On1 NoNoise), a plug for the upcoming iPhone Photography Conference, and plenty of banter, and you’ve got another lively, unscripted episode packed with honest takes and real-world insight.

    This Week's Sponsors: ON1 |  Platypod | KelbyOne
    26 February 2026, 4:08 pm
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    How Would I Edit Your Photo with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 680

    It’s a “How Would I Edit Your Photo?” episode of The Grid, where Scott dives into viewer-submitted images and shows exactly how he’d refine them in Lightroom and Photoshop. But first—in a shocking twist—the food “news” isn’t about chicken sandwiches this week. Once that’s out of the way, it’s back to business: cropping for impact, precise masking, taming harsh light, removing distractions, dialing in color, and pushing edits where they matter most. Pixel Pro Kirk Nelson is in-studio to assist (and take over a few edits), while Erik joins remotely with thoughts on composition, creative direction, and when an edit elevates the story—or starts to fight it. Practical, unscripted, and packed with techniques you can use right away.

    This Week's Sponsors: Imagen | Boris FX | Canon | B&H | Platypod | KelbyOne | Profoto | Litra | V-Flat Grid | Retouch4me
    19 February 2026, 3:56 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    The Rise of Intentional Imperfection in Photography with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 679
    Is photography getting too polished for its own good? In Episode 679 of The Grid, Scott and Erik dive into the rise of intentional imperfection—sparked by a widely discussed article from AI founder Matt Shumer about how fast artificial intelligence is evolving (and what that means for all of us). While the article isn't about photography, the implications hit hard: AI can now edit, restore, generate, and even show signs of “taste.” As flawless, AI-smoothed images risk feeling sterile, more photographers are leaning into grit, grain, nostalgia, and authenticity. They unpack presets vs. learning, Gemini inside Photoshop, AI-powered restoration, and the bigger question—what makes a photo feel real in the first place? This Week's Sponsors: Imagen | Boris FX | Canon | B&H | Platypod | KelbyOne | Profoto | Litra | V-Flat Grid | Retouch4me
    12 February 2026, 4:07 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Blind Photo Critiques with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 678

    It’s Blind Photo Critique Day on The Grid, and no image is safe. Scott and Erik dig into viewer-submitted portraits, landscapes, wildlife, and travel shots—calling out harsh lighting, unclear subjects, wide-angle distortion, and crops that miss by that much. Watch a tough portrait get rescued with smarter highlight control, see subject clarity and blur dissected in real time, and pick up practical Lightroom and Photoshop fixes you can actually use. Honest critiques, real-world corrections, and plenty of “yep… that’s why it’s not working” moments photographers will recognize instantly.

    This Week's Sponsors: Imagen | Boris FX | Canon | B&H | Platypod | KelbyOne | Profoto | Litra | V-Flat Grid | Retouch4me
    5 February 2026, 3:34 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Open Q&A with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 677
    It’s an open Q&A episode of The Grid with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna, and Episode 677 covers a wide range of real-world photography questions—from Lightroom organization and Photoshop’s latest AI features to iPhone photography, landscape composition, sharpening workflows, and choosing the right amount of RAM for photo editing on a MacBook Air. There’s also a quick birthday shout-out for Erik, some lighthearted banter, and a thoughtful breakdown of what judges look for in a winning landscape photo. Practical tips, honest answers, and plenty of take-it-to-your-next-shoot advice. This Week's Sponsors: Imagen | Boris FX | Canon | B&H | Platypod | KelbyOne | Profoto | Litra | V-Flat Grid | Retouch4me
    29 January 2026, 4:04 pm
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