One question pops up constantly in our Photoshop & Lightroom Facebook group: “Which actions should I be using?” After analyzing thousands of downloads, we’re revealing the crowd favorites that pros and beginners alike swear by.
1. Pure Color Portrait Action Collection
The revolutionary PURE Color Portrait Collection is a game-changing set of Photoshop Actions that will transform the way you approach portrait editing. With its unparalleled versatility, intuitive interface, and awe-inspiring results, this exceptional collection has taken the photography industry by storm, earning the coveted spot as the #1 choice for photographers seeking top-notch Photoshop Actions.
Unlock a new level of creative possibilities with over 63 effortlessly beautiful and user-friendly Photoshop Actions specifically designed to elevate your portrait, children, family, and wedding photography. Say goodbye to time-consuming edits and embrace the efficiency of the PURE Color Workflow Collection as it helps you achieve stunning clean, and vibrant results!
Designed with your needs in mind, the PURE Color Workflow Collection empowers both professional photographers and enthusiasts with its comprehensive toolkit. Seamlessly navigate through the collection’s user-friendly interface, allowing you to effortlessly enhance your images with precision and ease. From flawless skin retouching to captivating color enhancements, this collection offers a wide range of tools to help you achieve your desired look.
2. Luxe Newborn Photoshop Action Collection
Newborn Photography is VERY popular these days, and if you have ever photographed a newborn baby, you know the many issues that go along with it. Coming in at #2 on our charts, the LUXE NEWBORN Complete Workflow Collection remedies all of those issues and will significantly reduce your editing time.
This beautiful collection includes EVERYTHING you need for newborn editing, including skin brushes, blanket brushes, and many other indispensable tools that will remedy those super challenging newborn sessions. Use the 60 essential workflow tools to effortlessly retouch, color correct, and quickly create those precious “baby fresh” newborn images your clients will adore!
3. Pretty Retouch & Makeup Action Collection
Hot on the heels of the collections above, the Pretty Retouch & Makeup Photoshop Actions collection cracked the top 3 within months of release and continues to be a top favorite!
This comprehensive editing suite includes EVERYTHING you need for portrait retouching, including over 68 actions for color correction, natural skin smoothing, and beautiful eye, teeth, hair, lip, and cheek enhancements.
Plus, you can effortlessly glam up your senior, wedding, boudoir, and styled photography sessions with the easy-to-use eyelash applicator and gorgeous “FALSE EYELASHES” that are so easy to brush on! Your clients will LOVE IT!!
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4. Pastel Dreams Photoshop Action Collection
You will instantly fall in love with the PASTEL DREAMS Collection, which sits at the #4 spot on our list of most downloaded Photoshop Actions.
It’s a powerful, precise, and versatile set of sweepingly beautiful actions, brushes, and tools that will infuse your images with Light & Airy colors you must see to believe!!
This set is packed with 78 powerful, creative, and workflow actions that will quickly and easily enhance your photos with soft pastel tones, gentle haze, and rich creamy light. These powerful actions work synergistically, building on one another as a complete workflow solution – EVERYTHING you need to retouch your Spring & Summer portraits.
5. Film Photoshop Action Collection
Emulate the soft and romantic look of classic film stock with the timeless Film Photoshop Action Collection.
You will love the 70 powerful film processing actions, including a mini-retouch set and essential film add-ons that give you complete control to add and adjust matte, haze, grain, jewel tones, and more to give your image that FULL FILM EFFECT and unique personalization.
Plus, you can add a brilliant old-school touch to your images with the 10 BONUS Light Leaks, which perfectly emulate the premature film exposure effect from vintage cameras. This effect is so cool!
Powerful and easy to use, this collection is perfect for all Film style photography!
6. Fairyland Photoshop Action Collection
Get ready to be put under a spell as you weave fairy magic into your boring old edits using the magical Fairyland Action & Overlay Collection, which is #6 on our list of the most popular overlays.
This easy-to-use collection will help you create enchanting Fairyland portrait masterpieces with custom-designed fairy wings, sparkling fairy dust, luminous sun rays, glistening fairy light, firefly overlays, and so much more!
7. Let it Snow Photoshop Action Collection
Create your winter wonderland masterpiece in minutes with the Let it Snow Collection!
Start with one of several Winter tone actions to ensure your image radiates a frosty vibe.
Then the REAL FUN begins as you choose from a variety of instant snow actions authentically created from “Real Snow” textures ranging from a light snowfall to a heavy snow blizzard and effortlessly apply them using the cutting-edge snow brushes.
Finally, add the perfect touch of haze or puffy snowflakes to give your photo even more realistic depth.
Powerful and easy to use, this frosty fun Photoshop Action collection is a must-have for all Winter photo sessions!
8. Fog and Rain Photoshop Action Collection
Instantly transform an ordinary image into a mysterious atmospheric scene using the Fog & Rain Overlays and Actions Collection created from REAL smoke images for the most authentic effect!
Create mood and drama using natural fog and smoke overlays in various styles: choppy, organic, puffy, and wispy options. Enhance the sense of mystery and depth with one of the included rain and lightning overlays. With over 100 different weather elements, this collection has you covered!
The included applicator actions allow you to quickly and easily apply the fog, smoke, or rain overlays to your images — and even change the color (perfect for gender reveal sessions) with a few simple clicks!.
