Filmic Glow Photo Effect

Like a neon memory from a midnight music video, this photo effect wraps your portraits in cinematic softness and saturated hues. The glow channels the hyper-polished glam of early 2000s magazines and underground electro-pop posters. Skin tones stay warm, shadows stay dramatic, and colors melt into a dreamlike blur that feels more stylized than nostalgic.

Delivered in two easy-to-edit PSDs with Smart Objects, this effect gives you total control over your aesthetic. Whether you want to go full hyperpop, lean into darkwave romanticism, or just give your portraits a moody, polished punch — the glow’s got your back. Perfect for fashion lookbooks, music promos, Y2K-inspired visuals, posters, and stylized prints.

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.