Travel Photography Q&A with Scott Kelby & Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep. 517

In this episode, Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna discuss an extensive backup strategy for photographers while traveling, emphasizing the importance of never losing images. The strategy includes daily backups from memory cards to a laptop and keeping the memory cards until returning home, given their low cost. It also highlights having an external hard drive for a third copy of the backups and utilizing cloud storage as a fourth precautionary backup measure. The discussion includes choosing the right memory card and shedding light on the misconception about needing the most expensive ones. Additionally, it covers the practice of keeping backups in different physical locations, especially when staying in hotels, to mitigate theft risks. RELATED COURSES https://members.kelbyone.com/course/k... https://members.kelbyone.com/course/s... HIGHLIGHTS ▶ “If you take a giant card and, for whatever reason, that card gets lost, stolen, or broken, you've lost everything. If you take a series of smaller cards, you can only lose what's on the smaller cards. So, there is a school of thought that is; you're better off having several small capacities than putting all your eggs in one basket.” ▶ “When you're traveling, spend some time planning beforehand. And really planning like, what you're trying to accomplish as a photographer. What shots are you going after? That's a big thing when you're traveling, making sure that you understand where the light's gonna come from when the sun's gonna rise. You've got to plan that stuff.” ABOUT THE GRID PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST The Grid is a live talk show about photography, Photoshop, and other industry-related topics. Each week features a different guest (in-studio or online), and viewers are encouraged to chime in on the Liveblog here on KelbyOne.com or via Twitter by adding #TheGridLive to their tweets. Visit: https://kelbyone.com/ ABOUT SCOTT KELBY Scott is a photographer, award-winning author, and the original "Photoshop Guy," as well as the CEO of KelbyOne, an online educational community for Photographers, Photoshop, and Lightroom users. ABOUT ERIK KUNA Driven by a passion for creating inspiring images, I work with artists and media focused on creating photos, animations, motion art, and videos that communicate the story and capture the beauty, wonder, and amazement of space exploration. "The value of beauty and inspiration is very much underrated, no question." -Elon Musk. The greatest gift we can give humanity today is to look beyond our current generation to the future of space exploration. Democratizing space for everyone, the next frontier for all of us to explore. TIMELINE 00:00 Intro 00:24 Ad break: Platypod message 00:41 Eric Kuna's gallivanting adventures and photo showcase 05:54 Giveaways and promotions 08:57 Travel light: Photography tips for a seamless trip 12:09 Navigating safety and security while traveling with gear 13:42 Upcoming photography events and opportunities 17:45 Ad break 20:58 Maximizing your travel photography with the right gear 26:00 Avoiding gear theft: Real stories and tips 29:18 Audience shoutouts and comments 32:47 Choosing the Right SD Cards for Your Photography Needs 34:57 Choosing the Right Memory Card for Photography 36:33 Ad break 39:44 Travel photography tips and Q&A 42:18 Effective backup strategies for travel photographers 45:13 Maximizing your photography gear and storage 48:02 Selecting the perfect photography trip 52:49 Travel photography gear essentials 54:55 Mirrorless cameras: Advantages and practical tips 01:01:04 Choosing workshops and trips for photography enthusiasts 01:05:16 Maximizing your photography with smartphones 01:10:52 Giveaway results 01:11:40 Closing remarks and safety tips for travelers