Street photography has long been one of the most popular types of photography. The life and people that fill cities help keep street photography interesting. I always felt pretty inspired by street photographers. I think it’s their ability to capture emotion and action in an environment. That candid feel to street photography is what really pulls […]
Continue readingLightroom Tip: How to Fade Lightroom Presets
We all love Lightroom Presets … that much is inarguable! Presets are the ultimate shortcut, as they empower you to drastically improve any image, taking it from ho-hum to stellar with just one click. In spite of their usefulness, we’ve also been able to appreciate the single-biggest problem with built-in presets: Sometimes, they’re just too […]
Continue reading8 Interesting Photography Locations to Try Out
Finding interesting places to take pictures all the time can be quite a challenge. Of course, you have your go-to photography spots, but it’s always nice to have other locations to explore. Whether you are traveling or just bored of your current photography locations, this post might help you out. Below we talk about eight […]
Continue readingFree Light Leak Photoshop Actions from Sivioco
Creating the perfect light leak or lomo effect in Photoshop is quite the challenge. Especially because you don’t always have the time to adjust your settings and make the leak look just right. That’s why we teamed up with Sam Jones of Sivioco to create this fun, free set of light leak Photoshop Actions. Check out the other free […]
Continue reading7 Quick Tips for Portrait Photographers
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 […]
Continue readingHow to 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 […]
Continue readingHow to Clean Up an iPhone Photo Using 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 […]
Continue readingLightroom Tip: Skin Improvement Techniques to Try
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 […]
Continue readingTips for Getting 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 […]
Continue readingFilterGrade 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 […]
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