Looking for some cool black and white patterns? We got you covered – for FREE! These black and white lines and shapes are the perfect tool for overlaying on your photos and videos to create a hand-drawn, nostalgic feel. Also use these elements for poster designs and textures! Matt has prepared some unique black & […]
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Ilford SFX 200 Film Stock Review
Often times when I’m shooting different black and white negative film stocks, I feel like I don’t notice a huge difference. Ilford SFX 200 on the other hand, is a whole other story. Although Ilford SFX 200 is a black and white negative film stock, it’s unique because it is a special effects, infrared black […]
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Every studio and professional photographer needs a printer that can do a few things. These things include handling large print jobs, excellent printing detail/color, and speed. These features are all things that should be looked into when finding the right printer for your studio. When selecting a printer one of the most important aspects is […]
Continue readingWhat Happens When You Cross Process Color Negative Film?
As a film enthusiast, I’m always looking to find new ways to create photos – whether it be through a new photographic process, a new developing technique, a unique scanning method, etc… Over the past month I decided that I would try out developing some Kodak Portra 400 film with Kodak’s d76 developing solution. Going […]
Continue reading30+ Intriguing Free Film iPhone Wallpapers to Download
Sometimes you need to switch out your iPhone wallpaper for a fresh new look. Whether you want a summer background with lots of light to take you to a far away place or a minimal, faded cloudy texture background, we’ve got your covered. Featuring free travel photos, lifestyle photos, colorful backgrounds, and various textures, this […]
Continue readingFree Cityscape Lightroom Presets Download
When traveling, I love to document the various cities that I pass through. Comparing the unique environment of each location is always fun. It’s amazing how quickly you can recognize a city simply based on its architecture and layout. Editing for each cityscape presents unique challenges. Photos in brighter locations with more sunlight require highlights […]
Continue readingMy Favorite 35mm Film Stock
Although film photography is seen as a dying field, it is quite the opposite and there are still tons of film stocks available for the photographers and hobbyists still looking for the best 35mm film out there. As a photographer and film enthusiast myself, I’m always trying to find new film stocks, old film stocks, […]
Continue readingHow to Load 120mm Film into the Mamiya M645
Loading and unloading your camera is never the part that people look forward to, yet everyone that shoots with film still has to know how to load and unload their film. This is especially true if you’re shooting anything larger than 35mm film because everything has started to get more expensive and you don’t want […]
Continue readingCyber Monday Free Gift (Free Filters for Photoshop, Lightroom, and Capture One)
This December marks three years since the official launch of FilterGrade. Thank you for all of the support since then. We wouldn’t be here without you. Since our launch in 2013, a lot has changed. We started as a small store with filters and photo editing tips. Since then we’ve grown to a marketplace and community serving millions […]
Continue readingCaos Free Grunge Textures Pack
The right textures can make all the difference when working on your creative projects. They’ll help you add the little extra bit of detail you need to bring your work to life. Whether it’s a subtle grunge look on your photography or some heavy weathering on your design, these textures will help you out. We […]
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