Actions

When I first discovered Actions, I was like a kid adding toppings to a cupcake. "I want the gummy bears, oreos, M&Ms, sprinkles, peanuts..." And just like a real sugar overdose, my creation would come complete with a stomach ache at the end. Eventually you learn that less is more. And I found myself narrowing my usage to the same 4-10 ones. By far, my favorites are from Totally Rad Actions. I haven't edited a single session in six years without using them. This a little before/after from a recent session, done by increasing contrast (33%), using "Pool Party at 67%, then "Warm it Up Chris at 26%. I use this combination a lot because I love the combination of warm over cool tones. But my single favorite thing about their actions (that I think sets them apart from the rest) is "YING YANG". It gives you the ability to choose where you want your image to be lighter and darker. The flexibility is amazing.

And the awesome peeps at Totally Rad Actions have been nice enough to offer a free set of presets to one lucky person today. Just enter by commenting on this post, and the winner will be announced tomorrow. Good luck! :)

Update on Friday, April 16, 2010 by Maile Wilson

And the winner is Glenda at hzgrace2@gmail.com!! Congratulations! And thanks for all the great comments everyone! :)

Comments

[sjoyfs]

I'm fascinated. A newbie at with my dslr, and am finding a whole new world. Your website has helped me immensely. Would love to expand into better editing.

[Clare]

Ooh, what a great giveaway! I've been eyeing the Totally Rad Actions for a while now!

[Katie]

I love it!!!

[claudia]

Oh I hope I'm not too late :(

[Amrit Grewal]

Awesome, love to own one of these

[Lisa (dlhoffer)]

Oh wow, these are fabulous!!! Thanks so much for the chance to win!!!

[Ingrid]

I love actions - and I'd love to win this prize!

[Noemí.]

I would love to try these.
Nat

[AmyC]

What a great give away........Actions are so fun to use and I love how they can transform a photo.

[Elli]

Oooh, fun. Would love a set of TRAs. Thanks for the opportunity.

[Michel]

WOW that's totally rad! I love actions. and better yet free ones! yay

[Beth at I Should Be Folding Laundry]

Your toppings metaphor was right on! Thankfully these are calorie free. Love TRA!

[Jennifer Dworek]

Is it too late? I wanna win! I never win anything. I am a newbie and proud to say it! Totally Rad is a must have unfortunately I can't afford it right now. :( Maybe I'll be the lucky one.

[Kristin]

I would love to win these! I love their actions :)

[BlessedMess]

yes please. (fingers crossed)

[Capturesque Photography]

Free Rad actions. I've been drooling over the boutwell team and their stuff for a while now. *pick me*

[Ali]

I've not tried them before - sounds cool! Thanks!

[Jen May]

Thanks for the opportunity and generosity of the giveaway :)

[Natalie]

I've been wanting to try out Totally Rad actions for some time now. It would be so awesome to win them. *crossing my fingers!*

[Alex Workman]

This would be awesome!

[Julia]

I would LOVE to own a set of Totally Rad Actions. I think what their actions produce is spectacular! It would be just the exactly bump my photos need.

[Stacy]

I love TRA!! I would love to get these actions!

[Josie]

these look awesome!

[Linda]

I love TRA's actions and would love to have them!

[Melissa S.]

Photography makes me happy and TRA+photography would make me super happy!

[Elaine Carter]

Oh I hope im not too late. I love their actions. I only have the free ones but would love a full set.

Thanks for hosing another great giveaway.

Elaine

[Jenny]

I LOVE my TRAs! They've been a great tool for my pictures and have aided me in discovering and expressing my style.

[Meggie]

oh,i just bought a CS3 and i can not wait to learn more about the actions thing.
hope that i would win..it would be a great present for my belated birthday :)))

[anita]

Totally Rad is just that, TOTALLY RAD! I use the Lightroom presets and I would love to win a set of their actions!
Thanks for the chance to win!

[stephanie shen]

big money big money big moneyyyyyyy.... STOP! (hope i win! TRA is awesome. love his wifey's photography too!)

[Katie T.]

oooooh...pick me...pick me!! I would love a set of Totally Rad's actions.

[Kelly Minton]

I would absolutely LOVE to have these actions....I just started a photography business and am having the hardest time trying to save for my wedding in 2 months, so I can't afford the actions myself!!!!

[Erin Julian]

Count me in! I would love to have the TRAs. :)

[Samantha Dutcher]

These ARE totally rad!

[DoraV]

I love TRA actions! I've been saving up for them, thanks for the chance to win.

[Kelly]

I hope I'm not too late to be a winner???

[Dottie]

Hopefully not too late to enter :) I've never tried actions before.

[Jen R.]

Is it too late to enter? I so want to get these! They're so amazing! :D

[Toni]

Ooh, I love the look of "Pool Party" and "Warm it Up Chris" together. Great combo!

[Freda]

I love adding actions to my photos! New ones to play with would be great.

[Christy M.]

I love these actions!! My favorite!

[anita]

Tottaly Rad actions are the best. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Ari]

Sigh, I miss my actions - I just recently bought a new macbook (was a pc user before) and cant afford photoshop. Siiiigh. :p

[kari]

Oh me please! I need help!

[picky photo]

i am an action junkie and have been coveting Totally Rad Actions forever!

[singapore commercial photographers]

What a great shot! love the colors, lighting and the sheer energy captured in the photo!

[marday]

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