New Zealand always seemed so perfect to me from the pictures and all of the stories my friends told me, but it didn’t seem real until we were actually there. So here we are, me and my buddy Hannes were finally there, ready to take on 16 days of exploring New Zealand’s South Island. Check […]
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What Happens When You Process E-6 Film with the C-41 Method?
One of the many reasons why I enjoy shooting film is because you never stop learning. No matter what level you are at there’s always another step to learn, a new barrier to break, and a new vision to create. I recently went out to shoot some street photos with my Mamiya RZ-67 with some […]
Continue readingKodak Portra Film Stock Review: 160, 400, & 800
One of the most well-known film stocks for shooting crisp portraits and clean lifestyle photos has always been Kodak Portra. No matter what speed you are shooting at and what the setting entails, Portra is and has always been able to accurately capture the moment, which is why it has become so popular not only […]
Continue readingFujifilm Reveals New X-T100 Mirrorless, 4K Camera
As of May 23, 2018, Fujifilm has announced the arrival of their new X-T100 camera; the latest addition to the X series lineup. The new camera sits as the 4th in the X series and is a compact, mirrorless camera with 4k capabilities, bluetooth compatibility, and much much more! The X-T100 will be available in […]
Continue readingRoad Tripping through New Zealand with Marvin Kuhr
Endless coastlines, mountains, glaciers and beautiful lakes, doesn’t that sound perfect? That’s exactly what I thought for the past couple of years when I saw pictures of New Zealand and had plenty of friends telling me about their travels to the opposite side of the world. So there I am, thinking about when I can […]
Continue readingThe August Reinhardt Interview
Reading how other people got their start and what inspires them can be a great way to learn and grow in your own work. Hear about August Reinhardt‘s journey in this interview. Read more interviews on FilterGrade. What made you pick up a camera for the first time? There are a few reasons why I […]
Continue readingThe Dave Kennedy Interview
Photographer David Kennedy has been working to perfect his craft over the Irish coastline and throughout the world for the past 5+ years and he plans to continue shooting more emotional landscapes and moody nature photos. Originally from Ireland, Dave has always been interested in the way that nature works – how land and water […]
Continue reading18 Essential Portrait Preset Packs
Editing portraits requires a ton of energy and skill, not to mention time as well. But with the right workflow and process, you can obtain professional grade edits in the matter of minutes. Pairing full customization abilities with all of these incredible Portrait Preset Packs will enhance all of your skin tones, lifestyle photos, and […]
Continue readingThe Top 10 Color Negative 35mm Film Stocks
In the digital age that we live in, it can be hard to find the best film stocks, and even harder to find the one that’s just right for you. Today we’re going to break it down so that you can find your favorite color negative 35mm film stock. Discover the perfect balance between price, […]
Continue readingWhat is a Daguerreotype?
What is a Daguerreotype? A daguerreotype, in short, is a photographic process in which a sheet of silver-plated copper is used to create a positive or negative image depending on a few variables. This process, also known as daguerreotypy, was the first commercially and publicly successful photographic process and was created in 1839 by Louis Jacques Mandé Daguerre, […]
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