Photoshop actions. Love them or hate them.

Love them or hate them, there is no denying their value.

Photographers are often split down the middle with Photoshop, but use it well and it can be a fantastic tool. I use a number of actions that really add to the images I take.

Over the past few years I have built up quite a collection of actions, but find that I only use a select few.

Here are a few recommendations:

Nicole Van. She has some excellent actions, my favourites are the 'colour pop' which work well in both natural and studio light. It adds a real kick to the image, great for that modern high key look.

Childish David. He has a beautiful collection of sepia actions, and an awesome colour punch action.

Martas Actions. Her 'eyes like marbles' action is a must for all portrait images. Use it subtly and you can transform the eyes in an image. She also has some excellent B&W actions.

Photoshop can be easily overused, use it correctly and you will add so much to your work.