This week’s episode of The Grid brought another round of Blind Photo Critiques, with Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna reviewing an impressive mix of viewer-submitted images. Fireworks, air show action, Milky Way photography, portraits, weddings, travel, architecture, underwater shots—you name it, it was on the screen.

As always, the critiques focused on practical ways to improve. Scott and Erik discussed camera settings, composition, posing, timing, and editing techniques in Camera Raw and Photoshop, including a demonstration of Generative Expand and a beautiful blue hour Milky Way blend.

One message surfaced again and again throughout the show: camera settings alone don’t create memorable photographs. The biggest difference often comes from directing your subject, simplifying the composition, and telling a stronger visual story.

Scott also shared updates on upcoming workshops, a new astrophotography tracker he’s been testing, and the upcoming Photographing People Conference.

Watch the replay below and see what you can apply to your own photography.