Airing of Photography Grievances with John Dukes & guests Scott Kelby & Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 681

Airing of Photography Grievances with John Dukes & guests Scott Kelby & Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 681

From The Grid: Photography Podcast(Audio-Only) by Kelby Media Group

February 26, 2026 · 1h 10m

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on various grievances in the photography industry with insights from hosts and guest John Dukes.

It’s an “Airing of Grievances” episode of The Grid, with Scott Kelby, Erik Kuna, and special guest John Dukes venting about photography, the industry, and all the little things that drive creatives crazy—from unsolicited critiques and requests for RAW files to “exposure” as payment, gear tribalism, instant “pro” branding, and the myth that better cameras equal better photographers. In between laughs (and a few fast-food frustrations), Scott gives a sneak peek at an unreleased Lightroom cloud feature: natural-language search that lets you find images using detailed phrases—everything from specific clothing and activities to stormtroopers and rows of olive oil—currently available for cloud-stored images only. Add in giveaways (a Platypod grip, books, and On1 NoNoise), a plug for the upcoming iPhone Photography Conference, and plenty of banter, and you’ve got another lively, unscripted episode packed with honest takes and real-world insight. This Week's Sponsors: ON1 | Platypod | KelbyOne

People in this episode

Hosts: Scott Kelby, Erik Kuna

Guest: John Dukes

Topics covered

  • photography grievances
  • industry critiques
  • creative frustrations
  • Lightroom features
  • gear tribalism
  • exposure as payment

Keywords

  • photography
  • grievances
  • Lightroom
  • RAW files
  • exposure
  • gear tribalism
  • iPhone Photography Conference

Sponsors

ON1, Platypod, KelbyOne

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