Normally, as far as design and photo editing goes, I avoid using someone else’s actions in Photoshop. I tend to find that it is harder to implement your own style as a designer if you use other artists’ actions. However, these five are hard to ignore, and belong in any designer’s arsenal.
Here are five amazing Photoshop actions that I use in my designs. Check em out. Just click on a pic to download the action…
1. The Lomo Effect
A very popular method of coloring your photos. Use this action to achieve it with ease.
2. Vintage Washes
A selection of ten actions that can be used to give photos a very vintage feel.
3. Photographer’s Toolkit
Most “professional” actions for pro photographers are not free. This collection, however, is beautiful, useful, and free.
4. Nite=Fate Actions
Known the world over as a great action creator, these actions by nite=fate are sure to wow you.
5. B & Big Picture
Create a 3D looking montage of photos from your original. A lengthy action to run, but worth the wait.
BONUS: Turn your photos into polaroids with this action.
Visit Smashing Magazine for more cool Photoshop Actions!
Enjoy!






photoshop actions is very nice…