Indie Dreams Photo Effect

Somewhere between a hazy memory and an A24 film still, this photo effect captures the poetry of lo-fi storytelling. Soft focus, dreamlike lighting, and delicate color distortion wrap your images in a sense of quiet nostalgia — like the glow of neon signs through a rain-streaked bus window or the warmth of summer light on 35mm film.

Crafted as a layered PSD with Smart Object integration, this effect lets you turn any shot into an indie-flick frame in seconds. Use it for music visuals, editorials, album covers, or digital zines. With vertical and horizontal formats included, it’s built for flexible storytelling across any medium.

This resource is created, and fully compatible with Adobe Photoshop. For the best experience, we recommend to use the latest Creative Cloud version of the app.