Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It’s an open Q&A episode of The Grid with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna, and Episode 677 covers a wide range of real-world photography questions—from Lightroom organization and Photoshop’s latest AI features to iPhone photography, landscape composition, sharpening workflows, and choosing the right amount of RAM for photo editing on a MacBook Air. There’s also a quick birthday shout-out for Erik, some lighthearted banter, and a thoughtful breakdown of what judges look for in a winning landscape photo. Practical tips, honest answers, and plenty of take-it-to-your-next-shoot advice.
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 Welcome & episode overview
00:29 Quick birthday shout-out for Erik
01:26 Weather chat & settling into Q&A mode
05:37 Chicken sandwich check-in (because priorities)
09:07 Camera gear talk, airline travel tips & shooting on the road
11:56 Travel planning, AI tools, and workflow helpers
20:07 Photography tips, iPhone shooting, and conference talk
23:53 Viewer Q&A: Lightroom organization & editing tips
26:49 MacBook Air RAM recommendations for photographers
29:16 Photoshop Beta & new AI features
31:06 Shooting with intention to improve faster
34:11 Aspect ratios, resolution, and AI upscaling
35:13 Lightroom Easy Organization (LEO) system
38:51 Judging photo contests: what actually matters
44:52 Key elements of a strong landscape photo
48:33 Sports photography insights & real-world experience
52:06 Sharpening workflows & camera recommendations
53:59 Choosing the right SD cards for wildlife photography
01:04:09 What could be the next big photo game-changer
01:07:45 Final thoughts & upcoming events
It’s an open Q&A episode of The Grid with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna, and Episode 677 covers a wide range of real-world photography questions—from Lightroom organization and Photoshop’s latest AI features to iPhone photography, landscape composition, sharpening workflows, and choosing the right amount of RAM for photo editing on a MacBook Air. There’s also a quick birthday shout-out for Erik, some lighthearted banter, and a thoughtful breakdown of what judges look for in a winning landscape photo. Practical tips, honest answers, and plenty of take-it-to-your-next-shoot advice.
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 Welcome & episode overview
00:29 Quick birthday shout-out for Erik
01:26 Weather chat & settling into Q&A mode
05:37 Chicken sandwich check-in (because priorities)
09:07 Camera gear talk, airline travel tips & shooting on the road
11:56 Travel planning, AI tools, and workflow helpers
20:07 Photography tips, iPhone shooting, and conference talk
23:53 Viewer Q&A: Lightroom organization & editing tips
26:49 MacBook Air RAM recommendations for photographers
29:16 Photoshop Beta & new AI features
31:06 Shooting with intention to improve faster
34:11 Aspect ratios, resolution, and AI upscaling
35:13 Lightroom Easy Organization (LEO) system
38:51 Judging photo contests: what actually matters
44:52 Key elements of a strong landscape photo
48:33 Sports photography insights & real-world experience
52:06 Sharpening workflows & camera recommendations
53:59 Choosing the right SD cards for wildlife photography
01:04:09 What could be the next big photo game-changer
01:07:45 Final thoughts & upcoming events
