With Scott out in Switzerland leading a photography workshop, this week’s episode turned into a special blind photo critiques session with Erik and guest Rammy Kazemi—and they didn’t hold back.

They reviewed a strong batch of viewer images across a range of genres, including action sports, wildlife, landscapes, aviation, and night photography. The focus was on what really makes a photo work (or not), with candid feedback on composition, timing, background distractions, and editing decisions.

Beyond the critiques, the conversation touched on the upcoming Lightroom Conference, Rammy’s Caddo Lake workshop, and the growing role of AI masking in Lightroom for faster, more precise edits.

With a live giveaway to close things out, the episode delivered a great mix of learning, laughs, and those “that’s exactly what I needed to hear” moments. Catch the replay below and sharpen your eye.