Do you shoot and edit a lot of portraits? You’ve come to the right place! Editing portraits requires time and skill. When you first start editing portraits, you may learn the basics and you might learn some variable settings to make your photos pop a little, but truly bringing a portrait to life is hard […]
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Kodak 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 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 […]
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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 readingThe Dennis Tejero Interview
Fashion and style photographer Dennis Tejero has always been interested in the arts, and expresses himself everyday with his camera. Primarily shooting fashion, but not limited to just that, Dennis has a unique way of capturing style mixed with emotion. Dennis has worked with companies such as G-Star Raw, Hypebeast, Juicy Couture, and more to […]
Continue readingWhat is a Tintype?
Before photographers had the ability to take a photograph as we know it, they had to first find a way to make a photograph. One of the ways that people created images in the 1800’s and throughout the 1900’s was by creating a positive image on a tin plate. This is what became known as […]
Continue readingThe Olivier Wong Interview
Olivier Wong is a French photographer based in Paris shooting incredible street and lifestyle scenes not only in France, but all over the world. Continue reading below to find out how Olivier became the talented travel photographer that he is today. Tell us a little bit about your childhood and background. When was the first […]
Continue reading5 Portrait and Documentary Photography Books to Buy
Documentary photography has the ability to introduce you to entirely new worlds and cultures. Through photo books you are able to see a photographers complete vision in a body of work rather than just a single photo. In this article, we’ve selected 5 portrait and documentary photography book that inspire us. Each book has a […]
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