This Week on The Grid: Better Photoshop Edits Start with Better Light

This week’s episode of The Grid proves an important point: even the best Photoshop techniques have their limits if the original lighting isn’t working in your favor.

Using viewer-submitted photos from a variety of genres, Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna demonstrate practical editing techniques in Photoshop and Lightroom, including the new masking feather controls, subject isolation for selective background blur, subtle portrait refinements with Liquify, and creative methods for improving images that need a little extra help.

Rather than relying on heavy-handed edits, Scott focuses on making targeted adjustments that strengthen the image while keeping it looking natural. It’s a great reminder that editing works best when it complements thoughtful composition, good light, and strong camera technique.

If you’re looking for practical Photoshop techniques you can add to your workflow, this episode is packed with ideas worth trying.

Watch the replay below.