How to Treat Your iPhone as a Professional Mirrorless Camera with Erik Kuna
Your iPhone is a pretty incredible camera. The trick is learning to treat it like one.
In this new class, Erik Kuna shows how to approach your iPhone the same way you would a traditional mirrorless camera, taking control of the decisions that go into creating the photograph instead of simply letting the phone figure everything out.
You’ll learn how to lock focus and exposure, choose the right lens instead of pinching to zoom, understand when ProRAW is worth the extra file size, and take control of Night mode, macro, and long exposures. Erik also shares useful shortcuts and walks through a straightforward editing workflow from Apple Photos to Lightroom Mobile.
If you already carry your iPhone everywhere, this class will help you get a whole lot more from the camera that’s always with you.
You can purchase this class for just $39, or subscribe to KelbyOne and get access to this course plus our entire library for only $19.99 a month. Try it risk-free with our 100% money-back guarantee.
Four Days to Learn, Create, and Get Inspired at Photoshop World 2026
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your creativity is shake up your routine, learn something new, and spend some time around other people who love creating as much as you do.
Join us online September 14–17 for four days packed with creative education, practical techniques, new ideas, and an incredible community of photographers, designers, retouchers, and digital creatives.
With more than 45 interactive sessions, there’s plenty to explore, whether you spend your days in Photoshop, Lightroom, behind a camera, experimenting with AI, or moving between all of them.
Real-World Creatives. Real-World Techniques.
Photoshop Worldinstructors aren’t teaching from a script. They’re working professionals who use these tools to solve creative problems every day.
We’re bringing together an incredible group of photographers, retouchers, designers, educators, and creative professionals ready to share the techniques and workflows they’ve developed through years of real-world experience.
That means practical instruction you can actually use, from smarter Photoshop and Lightroom workflows to retouching, compositing, photography, AI-powered tools, creative effects, and much more.
You might come to Photoshop World looking for one particular skill and leave with an idea from a completely different session that changes the way you approach your work. That’s part of the fun.
Come for the Classes. Stay for Everything Else.
There’s a lot more happening at Photoshop World than what’s on the class schedule.
Our Pre-Conference Meet-Up gives you a chance to say hello, meet fellow attendees, and start making connections before the full conference begins.
Then we’ll get those creative wheels turning with our Opening Keynote presented by Adobe before heading into full days of classes and special events.
You’ll also be able to kick back and enjoy the PSW Film Fest, get inspired during An Evening With…, and laugh along with Late Night with Larry Becker & Guests, our newest event featuring a live late-night talk show experience with some familiar Photoshop World faces.
And then there are the Guru Awards, one of our favorite Photoshop World traditions. This is your chance to showcase your own work and let us celebrate the creativity happening within our community. Take a look at last year’s winners and finalists here.
An Online Conference That Actually Feels Connected
One of our favorite parts of the online Photoshop World experience is just how easy it is to be part of the conversation. Our chat windows stay open throughout the day, giving you a place to ask questions, talk about what you’re learning, meet fellow attendees, and connect with our friendly event staff.
Our sponsors get involved, too. Keep an eye out for chats, meetings, bonus sessions, and opportunities to connect directly with companies that can help answer questions about the tools and services you use.
You don’t have to travel anywhere to meet a whole bunch of people who understand why you can happily spend an hour debating the best way to make a selection in Photoshop. We think that’s pretty great.
A Full Year to Keep Learning
Of course, four days still isn’t enough time to see everything. That’s why every session is recorded and available to replay for a full year. Watch live when you can, catch anything you missed later, and return to your favorite sessions whenever you need a refresher or a little creative inspiration.
Early Birds Save $200
Registration for Photoshop World 2026 is currently just $299, saving you $200 off the regular $499 price. But don’t wait too long. Early Bird pricing ends August 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT.
If you’re ready for four days of learning, creating, connecting, and filling up that creative tank, we’d love to have you join us!
This Week on The Grid: Photoshop Fixes for Real-World Photos
This week’s episode of The Grid is packed with editing techniques that Photoshop users will appreciate. Scott Kelby takes a series of viewer-submitted photos and demonstrates how he solves common editing problems using Photoshop, Camera Raw, and Lightroom.
Working through everything from sports and wildlife to architecture and travel photography, Scott covers perspective correction, targeted masking, sky replacements, selective sharpening, AI-powered editing, and techniques for creating more natural-looking results. He also explains why Adaptive Color has become one of his favorite Camera Raw tools and when it makes sense to combine traditional editing with newer AI features.
One of the biggest takeaways is that successful editing isn’t about applying every tool available—it’s about identifying the handful of adjustments that make the biggest difference for each image.
If you’re looking for practical Photoshop techniques you can use on your own photos, this episode is well worth watching. Catch the replay below.
You don’t need a full crew to run a professional portrait shoot.
In her latest class, Gilmar Smith shares how she plans, packs, lights, shoots, and delivers portrait sessions entirely on her own.
Gilmar walks through the pre-production questions that help set expectations before the shoot, along with the packing and gear systems she relies on to stay organized when there’s no assistant around to help. You’ll also see how she approaches lighting, works efficiently on set, and creates a great experience for the people in front of her camera. She even shares the strategies she used to photograph 50 realtors in two days, completely solo.
If you regularly find yourself wearing every hat on a shoot, there’s a lot to take away from this one. Watch Gilmar tell you more about it below, and then check it out here.
You can purchase this class for just $39, or subscribe to KelbyOne and get access to this course plus our entire library for only $19.99 a month. Try it risk-free with our 100% money-back guarantee.
Creative Adobe Express for Photographers: Build Your Story, Brand & Web Presence with Dave Clayton
Your photography deserves more than great images. It deserves great presentation.
In his new class, Dave Clayton shows how Adobe Express makes it easy to create polished content for your photography business, camera club, or personal projects without needing Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign. You’ll learn how to build your own visual identity with logos, colors, and fonts, then use that branding across social graphics, flyers, videos, and even a published web page.
Whether you’re promoting your business, sharing your latest work, or creating materials for an event, Adobe Express makes the process fast, approachable, and surprisingly fun.
You can purchase this class for just $39, or subscribe to KelbyOne and get access to this course plus our entire library for only $19.99 a month. Try it risk-free with our 100% money-back guarantee.
This Week on The Grid: Episode 700 Puts the Focus on Better Portraits
The 700th episode of The Grid wasn’t about the latest Photoshop feature—it was about something even more important: making better photographs of people.
Scott Kelby was joined by Dixie Dixon,Joe Edelman,andIbarionex Perello for a conversation centered on lighting, posing, communication, and creating authentic portraits. While editing tools certainly play a role, the panel emphasized that great portraits begin with great direction, thoughtful lighting, and building trust with your subject.
Highlights included Dixie’s easy-to-recreate “garage light” setup, Joe’s creative portrait techniques, and Ibarionex’s approach to photographing strangers naturally and respectfully.
Scott also introduced AURÉ, KelbyOne’s new magazine celebrating the work of photographers in the Master of Photography program.
If you spend time editing portraits in Photoshop or Camera Raw, this episode is a great reminder that the strongest edits start with stronger images in-camera.
KelbyOne Announces Launch of AURÉ, a New Fine Art Photography Magazine
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KelbyOne Announces Launch of AURÉ, a New Fine Art Photography Magazine
TAMPA, FL – July 15, 2026 – Scott Kelby and the team at KelbyOne today announced the launch of AURÉ, a new fine art photography magazine showcasing the extraordinary work of members in KelbyOne’s Master of Photography program. Designed as a highly curated visual experience, the magazine highlights only the strongest work submitted by program members, offering readers a gallery-like experience.
The magazine will be released every six weeks for the remainder of 2026, transitioning to a quarterly schedule in 2027 to align with the evolving body of work from Master of Photography members. Images are submitted by members for consideration, but inclusion is highly selective. Only a select group of photographers and images appear in each issue to maintain the publication’s elevated fine art standard.
True to its fine art focus, the magazine features a clean, minimalist layout where the images are the stars. Generous white space, large image reproductions, and minimal text create an experience that feels less like reading a traditional magazine and more like walking through a carefully curated gallery. Each spread is designed to encourage viewers to engage deeply with the photography, free from distractions.
The debut issue includes an in-depth interview with cover artist Kim Clark, offering readers insight into his creative process, influences, and approach to fine art photography. This feature sets the tone for future issues, which will spotlight select Master of Photography members whose work and artistic perspectives represent the highest levels of craft and vision within the KelbyOne community.
“KelbyOne’s Master of Photography members are creating some of the most compelling images we’ve ever seen,” said Scott Kelby. “This new magazine gives their work the kind of presentation it deserves—beautifully presented, thoughtfully sequenced, and crafted to truly honor the art.”
Advertising opportunities are available for brands that align with the magazine’s fine art and photography audience. For advertising inquiries, please contact Kleber Stephenson at sales@kelbyone.com.
About KelbyOne
KelbyOne is an online education community for photographers and creatives, offering comprehensive training, inspiration, and resources for photographers at every level. The KelbyOne Master of Photography program recognizes and develops exceptional photographic talent through advanced education, mentoring, and a focus on artistic excellence.
Experimental iPhone Photography: Artistic Images Beyond the Snapshot with Lisa Carney
Your iPhone is capable of much more than documenting the moment.
In this new class, Lisa Carney explores a creative approach to mobile photography, showing how techniques like motion blur, reflections, double exposures, silhouettes, and abstract compositions can transform everyday scenes into expressive works of art. She also demonstrates how apps including Photoshop, Lightroom, Mextures, Tintype, and Prisma can help bring those creative ideas to life.
If you’ve ever wanted your iPhone photography to feel more personal, artistic, and uniquely your own, this class is full of ideas you’ll want to try. Watch it here today.
(You can purchase this class for just $39, or subscribe to KelbyOne and get access to this course plus our entire library for only $19.99 a month. Try it risk-free with our 100% money-back guarantee.)
One Week Away from Three Days of Creative Inspiration
The Photographing People Conference is almost here, and if you’ve been looking for fresh ideas to bring more impact to your people photography, now’s the perfect time to jump in.
Across three days of live online training, 19 world-class instructors will share practical techniques for lighting, posing, editing, storytelling, mobile photography, and creative portrait work. You’ll also see how today’s editing tools can help transform everyday images into polished, professional-looking photographs without overcomplicating your workflow.
Beyond the sessions themselves, one of the highlights of the conference is the attendee photo contest. Submit your favorite photo of a person to the conference gallery, see what fellow photographers are creating, and you’ll also be entered for a chance to win prizes from our generous sponsors.
Best of all, every session is available to watch again for a full year, so you can revisit techniques and practice at your own pace.
Join us online July 20–22 and be part of an incredible community of photographers who love creating images of people.
This Week on The Grid: Blind Photo Critiques & Photoshop Fixes
This week’s episode of The Grid wasn’t just about critiquing photographs—it was also packed with useful editing techniques in Camera Raw and Photoshop.
Working through viewer-submitted images, Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna demonstrated practical ways to improve everything from fireworks and Milky Way landscapes to portraits, weddings, architecture, and underwater photography. Viewers got a look at Photoshop’s Generative Expand in action, along with techniques for blending a tracked night sky with a blue hour foreground and making subtle edits that strengthen the overall image.
One theme carried through nearly every critique: editing can absolutely improve a photograph, but it’s strongest when it’s supporting good composition, thoughtful posing, and a clear visual story.
If you’re looking for practical Photoshop and Camera Raw techniques you can add to your workflow, this episode is worth watching.
