In his new class, Adobe’s Russell Preston Brown starts with an iPhone, one continuous light, and a tripod to photograph model and professional bubbleologist Kirk Marsh. Russell shows you how to shoot 48-megapixel raw on the iPhone and create split, Rembrandt, loop, and butterfly lighting using just that single light.

Then the fun really starts.

Russell takes the photographs into Lightroom and Photoshop, where he uses Adobe Firefly and Generative Fill to build on what he captured in camera. You’ll see how he adds lighting that wasn’t there during the shoot and creates elements for the scene without changing his original subject.

It’s a great example of how a strong photograph and a little imagination can become something completely different. Watch Russell tell you more about it below, and then check it out. You can watch two lessons from the course for free.

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We’ve got an incredible group of instructors ready to share their knowledge on Photoshop, Lightroom, photography, AI, creativity, business, and more, live, across three tracks. Whether you want to pick up new editing techniques, get better behind the camera, find a smoother workflow, or simply get inspired, there’s a lot waiting for you.

And the classes are only part of Photoshop World. We’ll kick off our Special Events on Monday evening with our Pre-Conference Meet-Up, followed throughout the conference by the Keynote presented by Adobe, the PSW Film Fest, An Evening with Richard Bernabe, Late Night with Larry Becker & Guests, and then finishing up with the Conference Wrap Up and Guru Awards on Thursday evening.

Of course, one of our favorite parts of Photoshop World is getting this community together! The chat windows are open throughout the conference, so you can connect with instructors, catch up with familiar names, meet other photographers, ask questions, and be part of everything happening live.

Last Chance to Save $200

If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, our final $200-off offer ends Sunday, September 13th at 11:59 PM EDT.

Watch Scott Kelby tell you all about it below, then grab your ticket and join us on Monday!

And remember, your registration includes replays for a full year, so you don’t have to choose between sessions or worry about missing anything.

We can’t wait to see you at Photoshop World 2026!

That’s the idea behind Moose Peterson’s new course. Instead of figuring out exposure, focal length, or your gear when the action starts, Moose shows you how to make those decisions ahead of time.

You’ll learn how he prepares his cameras before heading into the field, from firmware checks and sensor cleaning to working with long lenses and getting exposure dialed in. Moose also covers using flash for color, choosing between teleconverters and crop mode, and even shares his teddy bear exercise for practicing exposure before the real wildlife shows up.

The goal is to make the technical side of photography second nature, so when the moment happens, you’re free to concentrate on the subject and the story.

Watch Moose tell you more about it below, and then check it out today (you can watch the first lesson for FREE)!

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This week on The Grid, Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna were joined by waterfall and night photographer Kevin Adams, who shared his approach to creating stronger waterfall images in-camera.

Kevin explained how experimenting with shutter speed can completely change the appearance of moving water and why a polarizing filter can make such a big difference by controlling reflections and glare. He also discussed working in overcast and rainy conditions, finding strong foreground elements to create depth, and even photographing waterfalls at night.

Starting with the right light, composition, and exposure gives you much more to work with when the image eventually makes its way into Camera Raw or Photoshop.

The episode also included news about the Worldwide Photo Walk, Photoshop World, upcoming photography workshops and events, and The Grid’s new sponsor, SnapSign.

Watch the replay below and pick up a few ideas for your next waterfall shoot.

In this new class, Rob Sylvan goes back to the fundamentals and shows you how to build a Lightroom Classic workflow that will serve you well for years.

You’ll learn how the catalog really works, how to create a reliable backup strategy, and how to make smart decisions about importing, previews, folders, and presets. Rob also tackles one of those problems nobody wants to see: missing photos.

Whether you’re just getting started with Lightroom Classic or you’ve been using it for years and aren’t entirely sure your setup is as solid as it could be, this class is a great way to get everything on the right track. You can preview two lessons from the class for free, then jump into the full class when you’re ready.

Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna welcomed Photoshop World instructors Lisa Carney, Rob Sylvan, and Karen Hutton, with Lisa sharing how she’s using AI and Adobe Firefly in real-world retouching workflows. Rather than AI for the sake of AI, the focus was on where these tools can actually save time and help solve everyday editing challenges.

Scott also put Photoshop’s generative AI to the test in a live demo, experimenting with what it could handle and where it still needed a little help. Then, in perfect timing, new Photoshop features actually dropped during the show, giving the crew a chance to explore some of the latest additions on the spot.

Rob Sylvan shared Lightroom Classic workflow advice, Karen Hutton brought a creative photography perspective to the discussion, and Erik Kuna offered tips for photographing a lunar eclipse.

It all made for a fun preview of the kind of Photoshop, Lightroom, AI, and photography training coming to Photoshop World 2026, sponsored by Adobe, September 14–17.

Watch the replay below and see what’s new.

In his new class, Erik Kuna shares the camera maintenance routine he’s developed over 15 years of shooting in some seriously tough conditions. He’s performed more than 1,000 sensor cleanings without damaging a single sensor, so he knows a thing or two about doing it safely.

Erik shows you how to spot sensor dust, clean your sensor step by step, properly care for your lenses, and avoid everyday products that can actually damage your equipment.

It only takes a little time, and knowing how to do it correctly can help keep your gear working reliably for years.

Watch Erik tell you more about it below, then check it out here.

Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna were joined by wildlife and landscape photographer Richard Bernabe to critique viewer images ranging from bald eagles and wolves to waterfalls, autumn scenes, and dramatic landscapes.

The editing discussions covered cleaning up distracting elements, controlling bright backgrounds, adjusting white balance, cropping for greater impact, and using selective adjustments to draw attention to the subject. They also explored how post-processing choices can help an image without making the final result feel overworked.

One especially interesting discussion focused on blended exposures and creative edits. Just because Photoshop gives you the ability to combine different moments doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll feel like they belong together. Light, color, and atmosphere still need to make visual sense.

It’s a great episode for anyone interested in using Photoshop and Camera Raw to strengthen an image while keeping the final result believable. Catch the replay below.