Photographers No-Fail Guide to New Year's Resolutions with Scott Kelby & Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 674

New year, new photos. Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna kick off The Grid’s first episode of 2026 with a no-fail game plan for smarter photography resolutions—setting realistic goals, practicing with purpose, and ditching gear overload so you can focus on creativity. Scott reveals what’s in the new edition of The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic Book, Erik shares night photography insights, and they jump into travel and street shooting tips, upcoming workshops in Switzerland and Vietnam, plus a preview of the iPhone Photography Conference. If you’re serious about leveling up your photography this year, this episode is your starting line.

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.

TIMELINE
00:00 Introduction and New Year's Resolutions
00:24 Welcoming the Crew
01:08 New Year's Reflections
01:46 Setting Realistic Goals
02:15 Big News: Lightroom Book Release
03:19 Book Availability and Discounts
04:42 Giveaways Announcement
05:19 Prize Details and How to Win
10:02 Westcott Wireless Trigger
11:26 New Year's Resolutions for Photographers
12:11 Common Goal Setting Mistakes
20:49 Importance of Practice
24:01 Simplifying Your Gear
24:35 Upcoming Workshops
26:24 Lens Overlap and Simplification
29:10 Personal Gear Choices
30:16 Final Thoughts and Interactions
31:25 Introducing the C Star S30 Pro
33:20 Erik's Upcoming KelbyOne Class
35:26 The Importance of Simplifying Your Gear
36:39 Street Photography in New York City
38:31 Trading and Selling Camera Gear
39:36 Creative New Year's Resolutions
41:56 Weather Sealing Concerns and Solutions
43:58 Building Your Photography Portfolio
47:09 Travel Photography Tips
49:05 Investing in Yourself for Better Photos
49:52 Upcoming iPhone Photography Conference
50:49 Switzerland Workshop Details
52:33 Travel Deals and Tips
56:07 Sky Replacement Techniques
57:45 Giveaway Winners Announced
58:44 Upcoming Workshops and Conferences