Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It’s an “Airing of Grievances” episode of The Grid, with Scott Kelby, Erik Kuna, and special guest John Dukes venting about photography, the industry, and all the little things that drive creatives crazy—from unsolicited critiques and requests for RAW files to “exposure” as payment, gear tribalism, instant “pro” branding, and the myth that better cameras equal better photographers. In between laughs (and a few fast-food frustrations), Scott gives a sneak peek at an unreleased Lightroom cloud feature: natural-language search that lets you find images using detailed phrases—everything from specific clothing and activities to stormtroopers and rows of olive oil—currently available for cloud-stored images only. Add in giveaways (a Platypod grip, books, and On1 NoNoise), a plug for the upcoming iPhone Photography Conference, and plenty of banter, and you’ve got another lively, unscripted episode packed with honest takes and real-world insight.
ABOUT THE GRID PHOTOGRAPHY WEBCAST
The Grid is a live weekly talk show for photographers, featuring practical Lightroom and Photoshop tips, gear talk, plug-ins, and plenty of hot takes on the latest photography trends and industry news. Each episode mixes real-world advice, creative inspiration, and lively conversation with special guests. Watch LIVE each Wednesday on KelbyOne.com, YouTube, or Facebook, and join the discussion anywhere with #TheGridLive.
Visit: https://kel.by/thegrid
ABOUT SCOTT KELBY
Scott is a photographer, award-winning author, and the original "Photoshop Guy," as well as the CEO of KelbyOne, an online educational community for Photographers, Photoshop, and Lightroom users.
ABOUT ERIK KUNA
Driven by a passion for creating inspiring images, I work with artists and media focused on creating photos, animations, motion art, and videos that communicate the story and capture the beauty, wonder, and amazement of space exploration.
TIMELINE
0:00 Intro: Airing Grievances
1:50 Lightroom’s Game-Changing Feature
7:37 Natural Language Search Demo
13:05 Will It Come to Lightroom Classic?
20:38 Prize Giveaways
24:06 Stop Ruining Good News
26:24 The Subscription Debate
29:30 Unsolicited Photo Critiques
30:00 “Nice Camera” Comments
31:48 Instant “Professional” Photographers
33:32 Gear Snobbery & Brand Wars
38:56 “Can I Have the RAWs?”
40:29 Cameras vs. iPhones
42:00 iPhone Photography Conference
44:49 What Clickbait Really Means
47:33 Misleading Workshop Photos
01:01:20 “What Were Your Settings?”
01:03:41 Prize Winners
01:05:48 Selling Prints Online
01:08:50 Closing Thoughts
It’s an “Airing of Grievances” episode of The Grid, with Scott Kelby, Erik Kuna, and special guest John Dukes venting about photography, the industry, and all the little things that drive creatives crazy—from unsolicited critiques and requests for RAW files to “exposure” as payment, gear tribalism, instant “pro” branding, and the myth that better cameras equal better photographers. In between laughs (and a few fast-food frustrations), Scott gives a sneak peek at an unreleased Lightroom cloud feature: natural-language search that lets you find images using detailed phrases—everything from specific clothing and activities to stormtroopers and rows of olive oil—currently available for cloud-stored images only. Add in giveaways (a Platypod grip, books, and On1 NoNoise), a plug for the upcoming iPhone Photography Conference, and plenty of banter, and you’ve got another lively, unscripted episode packed with honest takes and real-world insight.
ABOUT THE GRID PHOTOGRAPHY WEBCAST
The Grid is a live weekly talk show for photographers, featuring practical Lightroom and Photoshop tips, gear talk, plug-ins, and plenty of hot takes on the latest photography trends and industry news. Each episode mixes real-world advice, creative inspiration, and lively conversation with special guests. Watch LIVE each Wednesday on KelbyOne.com, YouTube, or Facebook, and join the discussion anywhere with #TheGridLive.
Visit: https://kel.by/thegrid
ABOUT SCOTT KELBY
Scott is a photographer, award-winning author, and the original "Photoshop Guy," as well as the CEO of KelbyOne, an online educational community for Photographers, Photoshop, and Lightroom users.
ABOUT ERIK KUNA
Driven by a passion for creating inspiring images, I work with artists and media focused on creating photos, animations, motion art, and videos that communicate the story and capture the beauty, wonder, and amazement of space exploration.
TIMELINE
0:00 Intro: Airing Grievances
1:50 Lightroom’s Game-Changing Feature
7:37 Natural Language Search Demo
13:05 Will It Come to Lightroom Classic?
20:38 Prize Giveaways
24:06 Stop Ruining Good News
26:24 The Subscription Debate
29:30 Unsolicited Photo Critiques
30:00 “Nice Camera” Comments
31:48 Instant “Professional” Photographers
33:32 Gear Snobbery & Brand Wars
38:56 “Can I Have the RAWs?”
40:29 Cameras vs. iPhones
42:00 iPhone Photography Conference
44:49 What Clickbait Really Means
47:33 Misleading Workshop Photos
01:01:20 “What Were Your Settings?”
01:03:41 Prize Winners
01:05:48 Selling Prints Online
01:08:50 Closing Thoughts
