The Rise of Intentional Imperfection in Photography with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 679

The Rise of Intentional Imperfection in Photography with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 679

Author: Kelby Media Group February 12, 2026 Duration: 1:06:11
Is photography getting too polished for its own good? In Episode 679 of The Grid, Scott and Erik dive into the rise of intentional imperfection—sparked by a widely discussed article from AI founder Matt Shumer about how fast artificial intelligence is evolving (and what that means for all of us). While the article isn't about photography, the implications hit hard: AI can now edit, restore, generate, and even show signs of “taste.” As flawless, AI-smoothed images risk feeling sterile, more photographers are leaning into grit, grain, nostalgia, and authenticity. They unpack presets vs. learning, Gemini inside Photoshop, AI-powered restoration, and the bigger question—what makes a photo feel real in the first place? This Week's Sponsors: Imagen | Boris FX | Canon | B&H | Platypod | KelbyOne | Profoto | Litra | V-Flat Grid | Retouch4me

For anyone who lives and breathes images, The Grid: Photography Podcast serves as a weekly, unfiltered conversation straight from the industry's heart. Hosted by the team at Kelby Media Group, this audio-only version captures the spontaneous energy of their live talk show, transforming it into a portable dialogue for photographers on the move. The discussion revolves squarely around the craft, business, and culture of photography, with deep dives into tools like Photoshop and the ever-shifting landscape of professional practice. What sets this podcast apart is its interactive, community-driven roots; though you're listening after the fact, you're hearing real-time reactions and questions that shaped the episode's direction. Each installment brings a fresh perspective, featuring a different guest-whether joining in-studio or remotely-to unpack specific techniques, creative philosophies, or pressing news. The result is a candid, often opinionated, and always informative exchange that feels like pulling up a chair at a busy studio table. It’s less a formal lecture and more a gathering of peers debating gear, dissecting trends, and sharing hard-won insights. Tuning in provides not just technical knowledge, but a genuine sense of connection to the wider photographic community, all packaged in a convenient audio format for your commute or editing session.
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Blind Photo Critiques with Scott Kelby | The Grid Ep 697 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:54
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Blind Photo Critiques with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 693 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:24
It’s another “Blind Photo Critique” episode of The Grid, with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna reviewing a wide range of viewer-submitted images—from fantasy-style portraits and astrophotography blends to concert shots, wildlif…
Open Q&A with Erik Kuna and Jason Stevens | The Grid Ep 692 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:36
It’s an Open Q&A episode of The Grid, with Erik Kuna flying solo… mostly. With Scott out this week, video director Jason Stevens jumps in to co-host and tackle viewer questions covering everything from fireworks settings…
Blind Photo Critiques with Scott Kelby | The Grid Ep 691 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:51
It’s a solo episode of The Grid, with Scott Kelby flying without Erik Kuna this week while Erik’s off shooting Milky Ways at a night photography conference. Scott jumps into a lively round of blind photo critiques, cover…