Many moons ago, if a photographer wanted to add an interesting effect to a photo, they would have to overexpose the image or scratch up the negatives. However, in today’s world, creating unique images with interesting effects is as simple as adding a Photoshop overlay. A Photoshop overlay is a quick and easy way to […]
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How to Make Photoshop Brushes from Your Photos
Despite what they’re most commonly used for, Photoshop brushes are not just for adding strokes of color or dodging and burning. They’re actually quite dynamic and extremely useful tools. In fact, you could say that brushes are the unsung heroes of Photoshop. The software comes with a standard set of built-in brushes in different sizes, […]
Continue reading50 Incredible Photo Overlays and Textures
Editing tools allow you to completely transform your images and raise them from beautiful to unforgettable. You can add in colors, lights, patterns, textures, and more with a simple preset. In this list we’ll be going over 50 overlays and textures that will help get your creative juices flowing and will provide you with countless […]
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A very special, and free, Christmas gift from FilterGrade! Gorgeous glowing, blurred lights. Bokeh effects can be simple, but add a lot of intrigue to an image. Bokeh overlays work especially well on portraits and scenic photos with light leaks. Sorry we’re a few days late and these free bokeh textures didn’t arrive on Christmas […]
Continue reading12 Useful Christmas and Winter Photo Overlays
The holiday season is just around the corner and that means it is time to send out your holiday invitations and family greeting cards. The best way to stun the recipients of these cards is to have an incredible snowy, wintry theme to them. Whether you live in an area where it snows most of […]
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Bokeh is a popular photography technique which blurs the background in a creative and stylized way. Bokeh images can often add a mystical element to images whole also heightened the mood. This effect can be a challenge to perfect. With the help of some quality overlays though this effect can be enhanced in a more […]
Continue readingTamron Announces “Ultimate” SP 35mm F/1.4 Lens
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of SP series lenses, Tamron announced the “ultimate” Model F045, or the SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD. Tamron SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD for Canon and Nikon Fixed focal lens for full-frame DSLR cameras, produces velvety bokeh Expected availability for both Canon/Nikon by end of July 2019 with suggested retail […]
Continue readingiPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max Announced: Apple’s New Dual Camera System
Photo: Apple Newsroom Apple just announced the new iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max. Featuring massive all-screen designs, powerful A12 bionic chips, and a breakthrough dual camera system. The iPhone will be available by September 21st and will start at $999 for the iPhone Xs. iPhone Xs with 5.8-inch screen and iPhone Xs Max with 6.5-inch […]
Continue readingPremiere Pro Blending Modes Explained: How to Use Video Overlays
Video blending modes are an easy and fun way to add an extra bit of artistic interest to video clips. In this tutorial, we will be explaining the various video blending modes that Premiere Pro offers. This will include what sort of effect they will have, as well as some situations that each blending mode […]
Continue readingStunning Cafe Photography: 10 Tips for Capturing Lifestyle Photos at Your Local Coffee Shop
Café lifestyle photography has seemingly taken over the Instagram scene in recent years, and it continues to grow in popularity. The reason why is pretty simple: it’s downright gorgeous. There’s something magical about a beautiful scene that contains some of the most essential human needs: food, drink, and a relaxing location. Café lifestyle photography creates […]
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