In this episode of The Grid, the focus is on the power of encouragement in the world of photography. Hosted by Erik Kuna and featuring special guest Gilmar Smith, the discussion delves into the impact of positive reinforcement on a photographer's journey. The session highlights the importance of encouraging words, shares personal stories of how motivation has helped careers, and offers actionable advice for both giving and receiving encouragement. The episode also includes updates on upcoming events like the iPhone conference, exciting giveaways, and insightful talks with photographers like Jory Vander Galien showcasing their inspiring work and journeys.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶ “ Don't underestimate the power of saying that's a great shot. It might be the nudge somebody needs to keep going. It's so easy to tear people down. But it's hard a lot of times for us to encourage.”

▶ “  If I see a great shot, my gut is sometimes to go; oh, I wish I took that shot. But what we  need to do a lot of times is just say, Hey man, that's a great shot. Or that was awesome, way to go. Those words  really help somebody who needs encouragement. Just saying that can mean the difference between them continuing and then giving up.”

 

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In this episode of The Grid, Erik Kuna and special guest Liesl Walsh, a KelbyOne instructor, share insights into improving your photography by focusing on the importance of having a clearly defined subject. The episode also covers various aspects of editing, composition, and storytelling to enhance your photographs. Various stunning examples illustrate these concepts, providing a practical guide for photographers at all levels.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶ “ If you want to shoot a beautiful thing, put yourself in front of a beautiful thing. It's fine to practice with just everyday things, but when you play, you're going to put yourself in front of the beautiful thing.”

▶ “ I think what it is, and that's where I say the one thing is your subject. How important your subject is to your photography, not what gear you shoot, not what lens you have, not how silky smooth the bokeh is or whatever you're going to say technically or technically that's going to be with your photo. It is that subject.”

 

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In this episode of The Grid, we dive into a variety of photography ideas and techniques, from light painting and macro photography to shooting toys, watches, and low-light scenes. Alongside special guest appearances and a lively discussion with hosts Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna, we also provide numerous tips for creating stunning images. Ideal for photographers of all levels, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶ “ If you're learning photography, toy photography really helps study lighting because you can see how the lighting falls on faces, how it curves around, and how different angles change the mood of a shot.”

▶ “ If you're on around dawn sunset and you have amazing skies,  don't just shoot the photo of the landscape or the portrait that you're doing,  but think about, Hey, is that an interesting sky? Capturing that sky and having that sky in your folders to be able to do sky replacements later  is something that's really going to take your photography up.”

 

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In this episode of The Grid, Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna discuss 10 types of photos that are worth taking only once before moving on to more creative pursuits. They cover everything from the clichéd mirror shots, dead trees, and selective coloring, to the overplayed steel wool long exposure shots.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶ “If you're just trying to get the same shot as everybody else, if you stand in front of the Eiffel Tower and shoot right down there, you're going to get the same shot as everybody else, but that doesn't mean you have to do that.”

▶ “ You're not supposed to shoot homeless people. These are disadvantaged people. They're down on their luck unless you're doing a documentary to show the plight of the awful conditions and how we help them.  Don't do it. They're not a photographic subject for you.”

 

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In this episode of The Grid, Scott Kelby takes on viewer-submitted unedited photos and demonstrates how he would edit them using Lightroom and Photoshop. Tune in for valuable insights into photo editing techniques.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶ “Fireworks usually have a lot of smoke and a lot of stuff, and they also have a lot of bright areas. So, it tends to get blown out in the bright spots.”

▶ “ The key to making sky replacements work is finding the right sky.”

 

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In this episode of The Grid, it's Blind Photo Critique Day, where the hosts provide candid feedback on viewer-submitted photos. The session covers a range of genres, from car photography to cosplay, sports, and landscapes, highlighting common mistakes and areas for improvement. In addition, the hosts announce the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for the Platypod Delta, with Larry T. from Platypod unveiling the exciting new product.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶ “Generally, to make it a great sports shot, I need to see the player's eyes. There's that saying, two eyes and a ball.  That's the starting point. That's not the ending point. That's the barrier to entry.”

▶ “If someone has a round face, we short-light them. If they have a long face, you should broad-light them.”

 

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Join Scott Kelby and Eric Kuna on 'The Grid' as they discuss Adobe's recent photography plan price increase and share last-minute holiday gear recommendations to ensure timely delivery. Enjoy news, giveaways, and light-hearted banter filled with practical advice and tips for photographers.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶ “ Look at your camera bag at that thousands and thousands of dollars. There might even be something in your camera bag that you don't use that you could sell and pay for your software, which would be a better investment as a photographer than switching software.”

▶ “ You want someone to look at your work. You want some opinions, you want anything. You go to the KelbyOne community and it is the most friendly, most welcoming, most helpful community on the web.”

 

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Join Scott and Eric on The Grid for our monthly episode of blind photo critiques! Watch as they deliver straight-shooting feedback and constructive critiques on photos submitted by viewers. Discover tips on composition, lighting, and post-processing to enhance your photography skills.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶ “When you get in the shade, you can tell from the lighting that it makes everything blue. It makes people blue. It makes whatever you shoot blue, and it's not really the photographer's fault. What could the photographer have done? They could have changed their white balance to shade. And the colour would have been perfect.”

▶ “Do you know what this photographer has managed to do? This photographer has managed to create photos that look epic. They look big. It's not just a wide-angle lens. The way they composed all these things. They look like they have such depth.”

 

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In this special pre-Thanksgiving episode of The Grid, we celebrate with a chicken sandwich taste test from five popular fast-food chains: KFC, Popeyes, Zaxby's, PDQ, and Huey Magoo's. Join us as we sample and judge these sandwiches to find out which one reigns supreme. Plus, we announce the winners of Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photo Walk, including the grand prize winner, mobile category winner, and leader category winner.

 

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Join Scott and Erik on this episode of The Grid as we dive deep into the fascinating world of aviation photography. Special guest Brett Schauf shares his incredible experiences and stunning images captured from various air-to-air shoots. Learn tips and tricks for capturing the perfect propeller blur and shooting through glass. Additionally, Dr. T from Platypod showcases some exciting new gear, including the Platypod Traveler. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or a photography fan, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶ “ I want to show motion. I want to show that the plane is flying. I don't want that just to be a static look. What's interesting that people don't realize about shooting the props is  you have to have a slow shutter speed, but you also have to have the light hitting it at an angle where you can see the prop.”

▶ “That really is the key with those photos: your shutter speed. And then, the technique to actually pan with it, and track with it, and stay still. That's the key.”

 

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