Level Up Your Photo Editing w/Nano Banana: Live Demo w/Scott Kelby & David Sharon | The Grid Ep 667

What happens when Google’s latest AI meets pro photographers? This week on The Grid, Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna sit down with David Sharon from Google DeepMind, the product lead behind Gemini’s Nano Banana, to explore the new frontier of photo editing. From creative breakthroughs to viral AI demos inside Gemini, discover how these tools can inspire and empower photographers everywhere. Guest Serge Ramelli joins in with his perspective on where AI fits in the artistic process.

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.
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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.

ABOUT DAVID SHARON
David Sharon is a Group Product Manager at Google DeepMind. He leads Generative Media (image and video) on the Gemini App, including Nano Banana and Veo. David's passion is helping unlock human creativity at scale using technology. He has spent the last decade working at the intersection of media, consumers, and technology and previously worked as a Product Manager at YouTube.

ABOUT SERGE RAMELLI
https://photoserge.com

TIMELINE
00:00 Introduction and Today's Exciting Lineup
00:40 Special Guests and Announcements
02:24 Giveaways and Prizes
04:54 Upcoming Workshops and Events
08:52 Landscape Conference Details
10:17 Introduction to Nano Banana
10:31 Nano Banana in Action
11:50 Deep Focus Photography Techniques
14:09 Technical Difficulties and Google DeepMind
14:44 Nano Banana vs. Firefly
17:24 Nano Banana Use Cases
20:02 Photo Restoration Demo
23:52 Generative AI and Ethical Concerns
33:41 Future of AI in Photography
45:41 AI Art in Galleries: A Flop
45:59 The Value of Effort in Photography
46:25 Digital Art vs. Photography
46:38 Nano Banana: A Photographer's Aid
46:50 Ansel Adams and Modern Tools
47:18 Restoration: A Gift to Mankind
48:07 Raising the Floor and Ceiling in Creativity
49:14 Gemini App: A Quick Demo
50:01 Fun with AI: 80s Makeover and Figurines
52:35 AI Enhancing Photography
54:25 Photography: A Passion Like Golf
58:26 Nano Banana: User Questions
01:03:19 The Story Behind Nano Banana's Name
01:11:59 Conclusion and Prizes