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

In this episode, Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna discuss their experiences and lessons learned from a photography trip to Santorini, emphasizing the benefits of using minimal gear. They highlight how modern smartphones and lightweight camera equipment can achieve impressive results without the need for heavy, comprehensive kits. The conversation includes examples of high-quality photos taken with basic gear and the advantages of going lean and mean in various photography scenarios, such as air shows and Milky Way shots. 

 
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HIGHLIGHTS
▶  “When you get to the power that it has for the panoramas, the power it has for just being able to bring it out in certain situations that you might not be able to bring out another camera. So, there are so many things that the phones can do now that our DSLRs and mirrorless can't do.”

▶  “Your ability to handhold and get sharp shots today is much better than it's ever been because of the mirrorless cameras and their sensors. The built-in stabilization is either in-body stabilization or in-lens stabilization. And even if you're going to shoot indoors today, you can raise your ISO safely to 1600 or higher. The other reason is that we have software today, AI, that looks at the photo and wipes out the noise on a level that even we're just staggered.”

 

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In this episode, Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna share breathtaking photos and stories from their Santorini, Greece workshop, alongside essential post-processing tips with a preview of ON1 Photo RAW’s latest features with Dan Harlacher.
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HIGHLIGHTS
▶ “I think the best way to think about it is our mission is to come up with really cool technologies that enable photographers to be more creative and not have a bunch of junk in their way that they have to deal with.”

▶ “Everybody's workflow is different. People use Photo RAW as their browser before they import stuff into Lightroom. Then, they do all of their editing through Photoshop, and they use us as plugins for Photoshop. We want to work wherever you work. That's why we work hard to ensure it works that way.”

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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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