The Grid - What It Takes To Make Award Winning Images w/ Scott Kelby, Erik Kuna and Mary Bel  - Episode 465

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In this episode, Scott Kelby, Erik Kuna and Joe Cacioppo discuss capturing the essence of events beyond just the aircraft, emphasizing the audience's experience and sponsor promotions, and share tips from a photography workshop in Budapest. The second part shifts to innovative photography techniques for iPhone users, including handheld long exposures and converting photos to black and white in Lightroom. It highlights the advantages of smartphones over SLRs and introduces a tool for reducing noise in high-ISO images.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS
▶  “At an air show, everybody can get great shots. Even if you just want yourself personally, just airplane pictures, you don't have to get in front of the lines. You get behind the lines, and you got your airplanes right there going by. You have that access. You don't need to be right in front of it and have full access to the air show; you still get great pictures.”

▶  “If you want to do events and then want to do more events, give the person who has hired you or credentialed you what they actually want. Not what you want.”

 
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There's More to Shooting Events Than You Think with Scott, Erik & Joe Caccioppo | The Grid Ep 601

In this 600th episode of The Grid, the topic of sky replacement in photography is thoroughly examined by a special guest, photographer Serge Ramelli. The discussion navigates the ethical considerations and technical aspects of manipulating skies in post-production, as well as the evolving expectations of clients towards more dramatic and surreal imagery. Serge shares his personal journey and evolution in photography, from embracing HDR and surreal effects to adopting a more natural approach, and how client demands have sometimes pushed him back to dramatic enhancements. The episode also touches on the tools and techniques for effective sky replacement, including tips from Serge on how to achieve realistic results. 

 

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HIGHLIGHTS
▶  “I like putting on both hats. I sometimes like telling stories, but at the same time, I sometimes like capturing those images, the truth of reality, and then taking them and making something fantastical out of them. I really love both of them.”

▶  “ People are using clouds, they're using 600mm shots, and they're replacing it with 24mm skies, and I can see them immediately because you're like, that's not the right proportions. Most people can't really notice that, but there is something that you do notice; you feel it. And I think there are people that do then feel that something's wrong. So make sure you match.”

 
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Are Clients Asking You to Cheat? with Erik Kuna & Serge Ramelli | The Grid Ep 600

This episode of The Grid combines an insightful recap of an eclipse photography adventure with an Open Q&A; session. Hosts Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna field viewer questions about topics including shooting airshows, photographing birds in motion, and pricing your photography. Plus, a tutorial showcasing an under-appreciated Photoshop feature, Lightroom tips, giveaways, and much more!

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HIGHLIGHTS
▶  “ You want to shoot the bird in flight. You can set that so your camera will never let you go below that shutter speed. So everything is sharp, no matter if the clouds come, it gets darker, lighter, goes into a shadow, comes into a highlight. It's going to make all those adjustments. So now, all we have to do is focus on framing and composition. You're not focused on changing exposures; you're not focused on anything else; you're just letting the camera do the work.”

▶  “The market dictates the price of everything. If you price something too high, no one's going to buy your product. If you price it too low, a lot of people may buy it, and then you can raise your price if there's great demand. And you will find that sweet spot at which people will still buy it, and you're still gaining sales.”

 
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Open Q&A with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 599

In this episode of The Grid, Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna dive into the exciting world of solar eclipse photography. They have a discussion on preparing for the upcoming solar eclipse, featuring tips for capturing this rare astronomical event. The conversation also includes details about upcoming photography workshops and the Lightroom conference. Erik provides in-depth advice on using telephoto lenses for eclipse photography, the importance of solar filters, and safety tips for protecting both your eyes and the camera sensor. 

 

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HIGHLIGHTS
▶  “ I suggest bracketing because you're taking a shot every so often if you bracket and do not bracket like a one-stop bracket, like two stops, two stops up, two stops down. That way, you won't miss an exposure. Just put it on bracketing.”

▶  “I always tell people to get the biggest monitor you can afford. But you're looking at it, and you're making a judgment on noise based on this big. Yes, you're going to see noise on 100% at an image size. No one's going to see it. That's why I  always tell photographers to stop looking at your image at a size that no one will ever see but you.”

 
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"Total Eclipse of the Heart" with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 598

This week's episode provides professional critiques and actionable tips for elevating photography portfolio websites. Hosts discuss the importance of layout, design, and image selection, focusing on how to showcase top photographic work effectively. The critiques cover various websites, pointing out aspects that work well alongside areas needing improvement, such as simplifying layouts and optimizing for mobile. The video is interactive, featuring live critiques, viewer feedback, and prize offerings, all aimed at helping photographers create compelling and professional online portfolios.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

▶  “ Make your portfolio site with your best images, and if everybody hits your best images, they're going to immediately think you're an excellent photographer.”

▶  “Big means impact. Why do we always want to make bigger and bigger prints? Because seeing them big is a whole different experience. When you look at that, it just has an impact.”

 
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The Grid - What It Takes To Make Award Winning Images w/ Scott Kelby, Erik Kuna and Mary Bel - Episode 465

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