Tiffen Glimmerglass Filter (67mm, Grade 1)

I was really impressed with how the glimmerglass softens blemishes in portraits without making the whole image look blurry. The sparkle on highlights adds just the right amount of dreaminess for my outdoor shoots.

The glow it adds to highlights is exactly what I wanted for portraits—my skin looks smoother without that weird retouched feel. Also love that it’s made in the U.S.A., feels solid and the sparkle effect shows up nicely in natural light.

I was worried harsh studio lights would make my wrinkles stand out, but this filter softened everything beautifully while keeping those little sparkles in the highlights.