The Grid: Photography Podcast(Audio-Only‪)‬ Kelby Media Group

In this episode, Scott and Erik are joined by Dan Harlacher as they go over some cool, new processing.
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In this episode, Robert Vanelli, Liesl Walsh and their guests dive into the world of photography education, whether through formal training or self-taught methods. Liesl, transitioning from art teacher to photography master, emphasises the role of resources like YouTube and camera clubs. Special guests Jim Nix, Jacob Bors, and Dixie Dixon provide professional insights into landscape and fashion photography. Discover how to sell museum-quality prints through Fine Art America, build portfolios, drive online traffic, and engage with communities. 

 
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HIGHLIGHTS
▶  “Connecting with others is very powerful, and it can impact your professional career. And what's so nice is you can connect with other photographers and then develop friendships, a support system, and other mentors.”

▶  “The number one thing when you're learning, I know all this stuff. You have to put that stuff away and be willing to be a student because all great instructors are great students.”

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In this Blind Photo Critiques episode, your hosts Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna are back to offer invaluable photography critiques, advice, and insights on photos submitted by our viewers. They explore various genres of photography, providing thorough analyses of composition, lighting, and storytelling to help photographers enhance their skills. Special emphasis is placed on the emotional impact of images, technical excellence, and the importance of post-processing. The discussions extend to include photography and creativity tips, particularly in toy photography, with guest expert Dave DeBaeremaeker.

 
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HIGHLIGHTS
▶  “If you shoot a motorsport shot straight on, you can get away without seeing the wheel spin, so you can crank up your shutter speed, and it's interesting.”

▶  “There is a fundamental mistake in toy photography, which is a common problem. You have to check every single joint every time you take a shot because they tend not to stay tight.”

 
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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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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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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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