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Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk Is Back On the Streets

Scott Kelby recently announced that his Worldwide Photowalk is back. That means say goodbye to Zoom and hello to all of your fellow walkers. Photographers in more than 1,000 cities around the world will gather on Saturday, August 13, 2022, with their walking shoes on and their cameras around their necks ready to capture the beauty of the people and places around them.

Everyone is invited to join and become part of the world’s largest social photography event. Just go to worldwidephotowalk.com and click on Find a Walk to locate a walk near you. Each walk will have a leader who will let you know where to meet, and then you just follow the leader on his chosen route. The walks are leisurely paced and last two hours from start to finish. Most walks end up at a restaurant or pub where you can spend more time getting to know your fellow walkers and sharing stories and images.

You can also enter an optional photo contest for free. Oh, did we mention the walk is free too? Everything is free. For the contest, just upload your best photo from your walk, and your walk leader will pick the winning image from your group. The winning photos from each group will then be entered into the worldwide competition where you could potentially win thousands of dollars worth of prizes.

Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk is more than just about walking, taking images, and meeting new friends. Every year the event has a special mission to raise money for the Springs of Hope Orphanage in Kenya. When you join a walk, you’re asked to donate just $1 to help more than 60 children who need food, clothing, education, and medical care. One hundred percent of that money goes to Springs of Hope, and the donation is totally optional.

Check out this video of Scott talking more about the walk. His excitement alone should have you clicking that Find a Walk button. And if you can’t find a walk near you, why don’t you try that Lead a Walk button instead?

It’s Time to Start Getting Ready for Photoshop World

Photoshop World will be here before you know it. Are you prepared for one of the best online training conferences ever that covers everything from Photoshop to Lightroom to photography? With three full tracks, after-hours events, bonus sessions, and a special keynote that you just can’t miss, there’s more than anyone can handle in just three days. That’s why you’ll be able to access all the classes for a full year after the event, but you don’t want to be flailing around during the event trying to decide which classes to attend, and you certainly don’t want to miss out on the fun of Midnight Madness and other events.

So why not start planning now? Visit PhotoshopWorld .com and start browsing the class schedule and events, and take note of everything you’d like to see during those three days. You could even base your schedule on just your favorite instructors (on second thought, that might be a little tough, as we have so many great instructors). And if you need a little help planning, we have you covered. Visit the Insider to check out our guides for getting the most out of the show. Want to focus on photography? We have a guide for that. Postprocessing? Sure, we can help you with that. Or maybe you’re looking for classes that will help build your confidence so you’re prepared to face any situation that arises in the creative world. (Be sure to read only the posts from 2022; anything dated 2021 is from last year’s Photoshop World.)

Oh, and don’t forget about the Guru Awards! All paid Photoshop World 2022 attendees (18 years of age or older) are eligible to enter up to three pieces in three different categories (no more than nine pieces total). The winner in each category will be announced at the Conference Wrap-Up/Guru Awards Ceremony held on the last day of the conference. You could win a trophy, you could win prizes, but nothing beats winning the title of Photoshop World Guru Awards Winner. Put that on your résumé!

All Guru Awards submissions must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. (ET) on August 19, 2022, so what are you waiting for? Click here to learn more and submit your images today! We can’t wait to see you at the show. n

Michael Mammen is an IT consultant and certified Microsoft and Adobe Instructor. Based in Denmark, he’s self-taught, with a passion for all photography. Back in 2003, when he first started his photography hobby, traveling was a huge part of it, but over the past years his photography has revolved more around his family, especially his kids. Michael uses Lightroom and Photoshop for postprocessing. One of his images is on the cover of this issue.

Congratulations on getting your image on the cover of this issue! Can you tell us a little about how that shot came about?

Thank you! This photo was taken in Rome while on vacation. Our daughter loved the fountains and would find any excuse to fill up her bottle of water, so I wanted to capture that scene.

Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Where are you from and how did you fall into photography?

I live and work in Denmark. My primary job is as a Microsoft and Adobe Instructor. I’ve always had a dream of working with photography, and I got my first digital camera in the early 2000s. From there, the photography interest was rekindled, and I’ve had it as part of my life ever since.

You shoot architecture, travel, and people. Which style of photography do you love the most and why?

I love to travel and shoot the experience, and I prefer to include people in my images to bring them more life and harmony. When I’m shooting architecture, I’m more about clean lines and the graphical aspect. Both are equally appealing, each in their own space.

Can you tell us a little about your postprocessing workflow? Do you have any tips you’d like to share?

I use Lightroom for initial adjustments and Photoshop for when Lightroom isn’t enough. My most-used tips would be to play around, try different paths, and go three steps further. Even when it looks like a dead-end edit, you might end up in a good spot. And lastly, when you hit that spot, dial it back 10%, save out, come back the next day, and dial it back another 10%.

Let’s talk gear. Shooting outdoors and photographing people are two very different disciplines. What’s in your camera bag for both?

In my traveling camera bag, you’ll find a Nikon D850, along with 16–35mm, 24–70mm, and 70–300mm lenses. You’ll also find a tripod, remote trigger, and ND [neutral density] and polarizer filters. The past few years I’ve added a drone too to my camera bag.

How did you discover KelbyOne, and what have been the most valuable aspects of your membership?

Back in 2012, I heard of Kelby Training through some colleagues, and later also NAPP [National Association of Photoshop Professionals]. I found a valuable source of training for both photography and everything Adobe. Kelby Training and NAPP were then later consolidated into KelbyOne, and I’m still a member today. n

Want to see your work featured on these pages?

Our members have some serious talent and we love to showcase it. If you’d like to have your work considered for use on the cover of Photoshop User magazine, here in the Community pages, on social media, or the KelbyOne Insider blog, complete the submission form on our member site.

Also, visit the KelbyOne Community for themed member challenges, like the current Member Challenge 51 | Summer Fun. (Deadline for this challenge is September 25, 2022; see site for rules and details.) View these Member Challenges as impetus to practice the skills you’re learning here in the magazine and in our online classes. Whether it’s compositing, retouching, or photographing, use the challenge as your reason to create something new!