So here they are. My custom actions. We’ve all been there, processing away, getting frustrated with skin tones that are over saturated and working with actions that aren’t adjustable. So I started making actions on my own.
These are the actions I use on my own photographs. I have had awesome testers, as well as hundreds of satisfied customers, and everyone loves them… especially since everything is super adjustable.
Two of my favorite actions
(mouse over images for before and after)
I thought I would share two of my favorite actions – Vintage Haze and Colorlicious.
Just a little side note. I now have a flickr group for sharing your photos using my actions.
I would so love to see what you come up with!
The entire collection for just $45.00
Ashley’s action set is a set of 30 fully customizable actions for Photoshop
Included in your purchase:
- 2 color pop actions for that extra punch of color
- 5 black and white actions that can give you a variety of different looks from a light black and white to a dark black and white and I also have some tinted black and whites.
- 4 cross processing actions
- 6 vintage/haze actions These actions can give you that soft dreamy look or a vintage feel depending on how you adjust the layers
- 1 paint with light action
And a variety of other useful goodies such as:
- add light
- add contrast
- enhance
- resize for web
- and border actions.
Update – Action Mixing
Actions are a lot of fun by themselves but you can also mix them!! I wanted to share an example of what you can do mixing actions.
On this photo I used Colorlicious and I took the opacity of the hue/saturation layer down to 0%, I flattened and then used vintage/haze 4.
I brought the opacity of the lighten up layer down to 20% (this will vary by photo) Then on the first channel mixer layer I brought the opacity down to 30% and flattened. I then ran the soft cross process action and brought each layer’s opacity to 30% and flattened.
Free Action
Another giveaway but this time EVERYONE gets it! For those of you who already have my actions this is for you too because this action is NOT in your pack.
Today your getting my Vintage action! 
UPDATED ACTION LINK!
From the Ashley’s Actions Flickr Group
I would like to also share some awesome photos processed using my actions. Its so much fun to see everyones plays so keep them coming!
Photo by Erin Palos (Sweet Baby Photo
Action Used: Vintage/Haze
Photo By Ingrid Kaslik
Action Used:Vintage/haze
Photo By Ginette Stauder
Action Used: Vintage/Haze
Photo By Kristin Brown
Action Used: Colorlicious, paint with light, and contrast boost
Ashleys Photoshop Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I run the actions?
Instructions:
1. Download the file to your actions folder
2. Load the action into the actions palette using the Actions palette menu and select Load Actions, navigate and select the action
3. Once loaded press “play” to use the action.
Will your actions work in photoshop elements?
No. The actions were created in CS3 and only work with full versions of Photoshop CS2, CS3, CS4 and PS7*
*in ps7 the border actions will not work
How long will it take to get my actions?
Once your payment has cleared, you will recieve your actions within 24 hours.
If you have not recieved your actions within 24 hours please check your spam folder.
Do you use your actions to process your pictures?
YES!!
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15 Comments
I’ve done it again. I got a new computer and lost the actions I bought from you, now that same stinking new computer had to be reformatted so I’ve again lost your actions. I bought them through clickinmoms and it was the set with colorliscious and all your haze actions. It would be great if you could send them through to me again. Thanks so much Ashley.
Trudie
p.s. I adore those new preggo shots. I especially love the green and white stripe shirt shot.
Hi Ashley,
I just bought the Photoshop action package. I am wondering about the mode of receiving products for download, are you sending by cd to my address or i can download online somewhere? I really love your products and want to use it ASAP!
Thanks and keep making great works!!
Ohsie
Wow! The best actions I have ever used! Thank you x
Just a quick note to say I just love your actions, I have too many favourites to list! xo
Your photos are beautiful and those actions are awesome! Keep up the great work!
Ashley,
I love your work! I love, love your skin textures! It’s beautiful and smooth and yet realistic. I am curious what your process is…
any chance you want to share – or offer an action? Keep up the beautiful work – it inspires me so much.
Thank you,
Michelle
I LOVED the pictures of baby Adrien! Can you add me to your mailing list?
Thanks,
Melissa
Do these work with photoshop elements?
Hi Ashley:
I just ordered your actions, but I fear I might need some guidance in using them. I tried to download the vintage zip, but cannot seem to figure out how to use it with my new CS4. Could you give step by step instructions. I’m not a computer wiz, Sorry.
Deb
I am so in love with your work! very inspirational. You have to let us Sydneysiders know if you ever come to visit Australia.
Thank you for the lovely vintage action!!
I like how adjustable it is!
Hey Ashley… love your work! Am wondering if your actions will work both on Mac & PC?
Hi Ashley,
I just wanted to thank you for your actions. I purchased and have been using them for a while now and I totally love them. They make some wonderful images fantastic for the clients that want more edgy artistic images.
I can’t wait till you release a new set.
Thanks Again,
Edwin Walker
your photographs are beautiful! how can i download the actions with photoshop elements 6??
Love your actions! Do you have plans to make more to sell or share for free?
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