Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It’s Blind Photo Critique Day on The Grid, and no image is safe. Scott and Erik dig into viewer-submitted portraits, landscapes, wildlife, and travel shots—calling out harsh lighting, unclear subjects, wide-angle distortion, and crops that miss by that much. Watch a tough portrait get rescued with smarter highlight control, see subject clarity and blur dissected in real time, and pick up practical Lightroom and Photoshop fixes you can actually use. Honest critiques, real-world corrections, and plenty of “yep… that’s why it’s not working” moments photographers will recognize instantly.
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
00:00 Intro
01:50 Blind Photo Critique begins
05:15 Portrait & people critiques (lighting, posing)
10:00 Travel & city scenes (Venice, streets)
13:43 Landscapes & nature shots
19:54 Theme-based critiques
31:59 Action & wildlife (surfing, birds)
34:05 Southwest landscapes (Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon)
40:33 Blur, brightness & highlight fixes (Lightroom/Photoshop)
51:38 Common photography mistakes
57:50 Creative studio & street photography tips
01:07:31 Moon & night photography
01:11:18 Final takeaways & wrap-up
It’s Blind Photo Critique Day on The Grid, and no image is safe. Scott and Erik dig into viewer-submitted portraits, landscapes, wildlife, and travel shots—calling out harsh lighting, unclear subjects, wide-angle distortion, and crops that miss by that much. Watch a tough portrait get rescued with smarter highlight control, see subject clarity and blur dissected in real time, and pick up practical Lightroom and Photoshop fixes you can actually use. Honest critiques, real-world corrections, and plenty of “yep… that’s why it’s not working” moments photographers will recognize instantly.
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
00:00 Intro
01:50 Blind Photo Critique begins
05:15 Portrait & people critiques (lighting, posing)
10:00 Travel & city scenes (Venice, streets)
13:43 Landscapes & nature shots
19:54 Theme-based critiques
31:59 Action & wildlife (surfing, birds)
34:05 Southwest landscapes (Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon)
40:33 Blur, brightness & highlight fixes (Lightroom/Photoshop)
51:38 Common photography mistakes
57:50 Creative studio & street photography tips
01:07:31 Moon & night photography
01:11:18 Final takeaways & wrap-up
