- 1 hour 7 minutesHard Truths and Hot Takes with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 690It’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 | KelbyOne7 May 2026, 3:38 pm
- 1 hour 15 minutesHow Would I Edit Your Photo? with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 689It’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 | KelbyOne30 April 2026, 3:21 pm
- 1 hour 9 minutesBlind Photo Critiques with Erik Kuna & Rammy Kazemi | The Grid Ep 688It’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 | KelbyOne23 April 2026, 3:08 pm
- 1 hour 8 minutesInvest In Yourself with Erik Kuna & Guests | The Grid Ep 687It’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 | KelbyOne16 April 2026, 3:00 pm
- 1 hour 9 minutesBlind Photo Critiques with Scott Kelby, Erik Kuna & Dennis Dunbar | The Grid Ep 686It’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 | KelbyOne9 April 2026, 9:50 am
- 1 hour 10 minutesIt's Lightroom Day: Tips & Tricks with Scott Kelby | The Grid Ep 685It’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 | KelbyOne2 April 2026, 9:38 am
- 1 hour 37 minutesVietnam, Platypod Kickstarter, and More with Scott Kelby, Erik Kuna & Guests | The Grid Ep 684It’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 | KelbyOne27 March 2026, 6:34 am
- 1 hour 8 minutesBlind Photo Critiques with Scott Kelby & Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 683It’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 | KelbyOne12 March 2026, 3:50 pm
- 1 hour 4 minutesHas 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 | KelbyOne5 March 2026, 2:57 pm - 1 hour 9 minutesAiring 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 | KelbyOne26 February 2026, 4:08 pm - 1 hour 28 minutesHow 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.
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