The Grid: Photography Podcast(Audio-Only)

In this episode of The Grid for a special episode featuring “Blind Photo Critique Day”, Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna provide constructive feedback on a range of submitted images, from landscapes and portraits to action and travel photography. In addition, Scott shares exciting details about his recent workshops in Norway and announces an upcoming workshop in Las Vegas. Learn about photography tips, editing techniques, and much more in this dynamic episode!

 

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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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This special episode of The Grid features the legendary photographer Joe McNally. Delve into Joe's extensive career as he launches his comprehensive course, "The Complete Photographer's Workshop Backstage Pass." Learn from his rich experiences across various photography genres and discover the art of impactful storytelling and lighting mastery. Joe emphasizes the importance of investing in personal growth, workshops, and gear to elevate your craft. Hear transformational stories from past workshop attendees Tammy and Will, and don't miss discussions on upcoming events and exclusive giveaways.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶  “The photographer had the presence of mind to record it. And all of the critiques you might make of it stand off to the side because of the simple power of the photograph.”

▶  “Yes, the gear is fun. Yes, buying new lenses is fun, but at the end of the day, that's not going to change your photographs. What's going to change your photographs is investing in yourself, and investing in your skills,  and also your ability to see photographically.

 

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In this episode of The Grid, join Erik Kuna and guest instructor Kirk Nelson as they reveal expert photo editing techniques using Lightroom and Photoshop. Discover how to elevate sports portraits and Milky Way shots with advanced tools like Lightroom's lens blur and Photoshop's Generative Expand feature. Learn practical tips on color grading, using calibration sliders, and enhancing image subjects for professional-looking results.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶ “There's something to be said about always getting it right in camera, but that goes to a certain extent. When we say that, what we mean is don't purposely shoot stuff that has distractions in it when you can easily get the distraction out before you click that shutter button.”

▶ “It's a great time to be alive. What a great time to be a photographer, especially with Lightroom and how easy it is.”

 

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In this special episode of 'The Grid' hosts Larry Becker and Mary Bel preview Photoshop World 2024, featuring exclusive classes, exciting giveaways, and interactive discussions with top instructors like Deb Sandidge, Karen Hutton, and Rob Sylvan. The episode covers a wide range of topics including landscape photography, avian portraits, AI editing, Lightroom workflows, and creative compositing, ensuring there's something for everyone.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶  “At the bottom of the classes, it says, discuss this class. Not everyone takes advantage of that, but with KelbyOne Community, Photoshop World and all the classes, the attendees have a direct line to the instructor. I think that's one of the coolest things about KelbyOne.”

▶  “You have the moment that your goal shot, but there are all these different things that happen between the next shot. How do you get those shots? So, we'll capture the in-between moments and become.”

 

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Join Eric Kuna and Christina Sauer for this informative episode from the Grid podcast.

 

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Join Scott Kelby and Eric Kuna in this engaging episode of The Grid for intense blind photo critiques and expert tips. From travel shots in Venice and the Badlands to wildlife and portrait photography, the hosts offer honest feedback and practical suggestions to improve light, composition, and post-processing techniques. They discuss lighting, flash usage, posing, and the benefits of Photoshop plugins. Plus a new segment giving "nods" to excellent images. 

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶  “If you want to take more interesting landscapes, go to more interesting landscapes. Do you know when you should have shot it? I should have shot it right around sunset or just after sunset.”

▶  “It would help if you had gotten down low. If you want to make a more dynamic image, don't stand up and shoot down your subject. Getting down low would have made the scene much more interesting.”

 

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In this episode of The Grid, Scott Kelby takes you through the process of editing viewer-submitted photos live. From initial adjustments in Lightroom to detailed retouching in Photoshop, Scott demonstrates how to transform raw images into stunning visuals. With expert tips on Photoshop World, giveaways, and travel photography, this episode is packed with valuable insights for photographers of all levels. Tune in for an educational and entertaining session!

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶  “It is incredible what Lightroom and Photoshop can do today. So easily compared to what we used to have to do. ”

▶  “What I would say to the photographers: You've got the position, you've got the camera techniques. What you're missing is the peak moment of action.”

 

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In this exciting episode of The Grid, hosts Scott and Erik embark on a journey to make to make one viewer's dream photoshoot come true—and love the ideas so much they have to pick two! Watch the excitement unfold as they chat about all the possibilities plus their own dream shoots. This episode is packed with discussion on different kinds of shoots and locations, plus travel and gear tips. Plus, taking a look at the newest gadget from Platypod, exciting giveaways, and insights into KelbyOne classes.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶  “There are parts of Iceland that look geothermal, like Yellowstone, and there are so many waterfalls and black sand beaches. It's just weird how you drive like a couple of hours, and then you go up the other side, and you get the fjords and all that.”

▶  “Why do I want to do Cuba? Because there's a certain thing you got. Like Iceland, anybody can go there anytime. You just jump on a plane and go to Iceland. But Cuba, you have to navigate and you need a guide. And I felt like, I can really help in this. I can get you a great guide and I can get you there. I can tell you where to stay, the whole nine yards.”

 

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In this episode of The Grid, it's Gear Q&A Day! Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna answer viewer questions on cameras, lenses, and accessories. They reveal a special opportunity to make a viewer's photography dream shoot come true. Additionally, Scott shares details about new book giveaways, upcoming photography classes, and a webinar on composition. Tune in for insightful gear recommendations, tips for travel photography, and much more.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶  “The pop-up flash is going to make the light look bad.  If you want your pictures to look good, raise your ISO. Never, ever, ever turn your flash on.”

▶  “You're going to see some noise, especially when you zoom in. But the other thing you might not be doing is removing that noise. I went through so many years of not removing noise because all noise reduction used to do until recently was blur your image to hide the noise. These new AI noise reduction stuff, including the one that's built into Lightroom, is slow but it's effective; as long as you shoot in RAW, it will do an amazing job of removing the noise.”

 

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Join Scott Kelby and Eric Kuna in this episode of The Grid for honest, blind critiques of photographers' work. Gain invaluable advice on improving composition, timing, lighting, post-processing, and more. Discover the latest camera gear, exciting giveaways, and exclusive details on upcoming workshops in exotic locations like Antarctica. Learn the importance of seeking critiques from trusted sources.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶ “New Canon cameras do have AI features built-in them for removing noise reduction. There's another one for upscaling the images, which basically is doing what ON1 and others are doing. So, there is stuff that we really don't need. Because we already do all that stuff ourselves. We have that stuff already. But they didn't call it AI….”

▶ “What I would say to the photographers: You've got the position, you've got the camera techniques. What you're missing is the peak moment of action.”

 

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