February 2016 - FilterGrade

7 Quick Tips for Portrait Photographers

Some great quick tips for portrait photographers looking to improve their craft.

Taking portraits is simultaneously one of the most enjoyable and challenging experiences you can find as a photographer. On the one hand, it is incredibly fun to take photos of people as they exist in various environments and scenes. On the other hand, it is quite challenging to take those truly captivating portraits. Though, with […]

How to Become a Professional Photographer

Actionable tips and advice to help you become a professional photographer.

Photography is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. Many people dream of turning their passion for photography into a full-time career. In some respects, the barrier to entry into the market has never been lower with technological advancements and lower equipment costs. Establishing yourself in the marketplace, growing and sustaining your business take […]

How to Clean Up an iPhone Photo Using Photoshop

Learn some quick tips to clean up an iPhone photo with Photoshop!

The iPhone camera has continuously improved since its arrival in 2007. Although the camera quality has gone from two megapixels to twelve megapixels somehow we still manage to sometimes end up with photos that could be better – whether wit’s due to blurriness, lighting, and even graininess. There are many ways to improve the image […]

Lightroom Tip: Skin Improvement Techniques to Try

Skin improvement techniques in Lightroom.

The skin of your subjects is one of the areas in any image that has a high chance of going wrong. As such, you need to be proficient with the special Lightroom tools at your disposal to address exactly these kinds of problems. Here are some quick and easy fixes that will solve the majority […]

Tips for Getting Crisp Photos with Mobile Devices

How to get sharper, more crisp photos with mobile devices.

Mobile photography is increasingly becoming the medium of choice for many people as mobile devices become more and more prominent. With this rise in popularity, a lot of people are looking for ways to get sharper, more crisp photos. In this article we take you through ten great ways you can get crisp photos with […]

FilterGrade Featured in Practical Photography Magazine

FilterGrade was recently featured in Practical Photography Magazine with some of our retro Photoshop Actions! Practical Photography features inspiring photography tutorials, camera buying guides, freebies, and more in their awesome magazine each month. In the March 2016 issue they have some amazing tutorials for editing skin in Photoshop, taking great photos in any environment, and […]