WE ARE REAL PHOTOGRAPHERS & FILMMAKERS WHO LOVE COLOR GRADING

We have a few goals here at Very Good.

To our team, Very Good…

  • community matters. We create spaces online and in-person where creatives find belonging and inspiration.

  • intention matters. We craft photography & filmmaking tools, gear, and experiences with intention and excellence.

  • access matters. We make sure our pricing and resources are designed for every creator in every stage in their journey.

Oh, and we want our products to be very good.

Founder & Lightroom Designer

DAVE HERRING

I’m a photographer, videographer, and colorist from the Bay Area of California.

I have been shooting film since the 90’s, and ever since the move to digital, I have been unifying my digital and film photography. After starting my YouTube channel in 2023, I launched Very Good Presets as a way to bring some of my color grading philosophies to photographers around the world.

Visit me at my website, https://dave.online or on Instagram.

Black and white portrait of a man wearing a fedora hat, holding a camera, with a beard, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.
Sunset over big mountains with forests at the base, in a scenic valley.
Old brick building with weathered wooden panels on the front, a rusty fire hydrant in front, electrical poles and wires, and a cloudy blue sky in a small town.
A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a light-colored dress, sitting on a log in a forest, adjusting her foot, with sunlight highlighting her and the natural green surroundings.
Snow-covered field with three houses, two older wooden cabins and a pink modern house, set against snowy mountains and a clear blue sky.
Black and white portrait of a man with a shaved head, wearing a dark shirt with a patterned patch on the right shoulder, looking intently at the camera against a dark background.
A scenic view of a turquoise lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains and a forested shoreline.
Wooden boats docked at a pier on a calm mountain lake with reflection of rugged cliffs and forested mountains in the water.
A man and woman standing on a rocky peak holding hands with a scenic, mountainous landscape in the background, in black and white.
A foggy beach scene at dusk with two distant figures walking near the water and a small vehicle with its headlights on in the background.
An old, white Chevrolet car with a rusted front bumper, parked on a dirt road in a desert landscape.
A vast open field with grazing horses, trees in the middle ground, and a mountain range in the background under a clear sky.
A newlywed couple riding a horse-drawn carriage outdoors during daytime, with the bride smiling and the groom wearing a cowboy hat.
Beach scene at sunset with people walking and surfing along the shoreline, silhouetted palm trees on the distant coastline, and city skyline with tall buildings in the background.
A woman with short black hair, tattoos on her arms and shoulders, wearing a strapless top, looks contemplative as she rests her arm on a stone post outside, with a textured stone wall and a black door in the background.
A woman standing among dense bushy foliage near a body of water with a mountain in the distance, shaded in black and white.
Ruins of an ancient structure with overgrown plants and vibrant red and white flowers among broken stones and brickwork.
Cliffs overlooking the ocean with waves crashing and a waterfall cascading down the rocks, under an overcast sky.
Close-up of a person with tattoos on their arm, wearing a white dress, placing their hand on another person's knee, who is dressed in a beige suit with a white shirt. The person with tattoos is wearing a wedding ring.

CHRIS PRINCE

Capture One Designer

I’m a commercial and product photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth working with a wide range of clients and briefs.

When I’m not behind the camera, I DigiTech for global fashion and product brands and have over 10 years experience with CaptureOne using Fuji, Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Leica cameras and color grade using Eizo monitors.

Visit my website at www.princechris.com or on Instagram.

A man with dark wavy hair sitting on a wooden chair in front of a brick wall background, wearing a black jacket with brown collar, black pants, and a wristwatch, looking directly at the camera.
A young woman with wavy, light brown hair poses against a neutral backdrop. She is wearing a sheer, patterned dress with ruffles and is sitting with one knee up, resting her chin on her hands, looking at the camera.
Empty outdoor restaurant table with two glasses, a menu, and four black and white checkered chairs, on sidewalk near stone building.
Orange Kubota utility vehicle bed with 4x4 branding, showing metal construction and part of its undercarriage.
A woman in a satin, ruffled, gold-colored sleepwear or loungewear set, sitting on a stool against a plain gray background.
An aerial view of a swimming pool area with poolside chairs, blue umbrellas, and small covered pavilion structures near the pool, surrounded by palm trees and landscaped greenery.
Outdoor patio with wooden chairs and a large white umbrella, surrounded by green plants and trees.
A lush, green forest path surrounded by dense foliage and trees.
A shirtless man standing on a basketball court with a basketball in his hand, next to a basketball hoop, with apartment buildings in the background.
A white house with a brown roof and multiple chimneys, situated in a grassy area near a beach with white chalk cliffs in the background.
The interior of a classic or vintage car with a steering wheel, gear shift, and dashboard, seen through the windshield.
People walking on a train station platform with a train arriving or departing, with sunlight illuminating the station's entrance.
A bowl of mussels in broth with small side dishes of fries, mayonnaise, and mustard on a wooden table, with a glass of beer and a fork.
Empty yellow bench in front of a white wall with a brick border and a black railing, with a wall-mounted plant display and string lights overhead.
Woman with blonde hair putting earrings in her ear, wearing a light-colored dress, standing against a beige wall.
Close-up of a woman in a pink and purple sequined dress, wearing multiple gold bracelets and rings, with her hand on her hip.
View of a sandy beach with scattered driftwood, and a large rocky island in the distance under a clear blue sky.
A man wearing a cowboy hat stands inside a barn near saddled horses, looking to the side. The scene is in black and white.
A person in a wetsuit launching off a wooden pier into the water, with boats and a shoreline in the background.

LUT & POWER GRADE DEVELOPER

KYLE MESHNA

I am a photographer and videographer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a strong passion for empowering other creatives.

Whether through short tutorials on Instagram and TikTok, or longer YouTube videos, I’m always looking for ways to help others pursue their passions of capturing the world around us.

Visit Kyle at his website, Instagram, and Youtube.

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Goods Developer

JENN BUXTON 

I’m a photographer, videographer, designer, permanent makeup artist, baker, and even throw around plaster sometimes.

I do a little bit of everything. I’m a creative at heart, and I love contextualizing that in a bunch of different ways. When it comes to photography, I use both Sony & Leica gear.

I’ve been doing life with Dave & Amanda for over 10 years. Everything I’ve learned about cameras and photography came from Dave, and I’m super grateful to be part of the Very Good Team and community of creatives.

You can visit me at my website, goldrose.studio or on Instagram.

Black and white portrait of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat, with tattoos on her arm, touching her face, with a neutral expression.
Black and white photo of a carousel and Ferris wheel at an amusement park, with people riding the swings on the carousel and in the Ferris wheel.
A scenic view of Zion National Park with colorful wildflowers in the foreground, green trees, and rugged mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Stacked wooden barrels in a wine cellar with a hand truck in front, black and white photo.
Sand beach with cliffs and sea stacks, ocean waves, and clear sky.
Two women wearing summer hats and sunglasses taking a selfie outdoors on a sunny day
Wild daisies and other plants growing on a rocky coastline with the ocean and sailboats in the distance under a sunny sky.
A woman with braided hair standing on a beach with cliffs in the background, wearing a tan blazer, green top, and jeans, looking thoughtfully into the distance.
White buildings on a hillside next to a harbor with boats and a small motorboat in the water
A man and woman face each other outdoors during sunset, with a rocky coastline and yellow flowers in the background, gazing into each other's eyes.
Crowded outdoor scene in front of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy, with historic buildings and people, including women with sunglasses and striped shirts, under a clear blue sky.
Black and white photograph of rugged snow-capped mountain peaks with forested slopes at the base and a sky with a few clouds in the background.
Boats docked by a calm waterfront with white buildings and hillside in the background.
A large body of dark blue water in the foreground with a mountainous island in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A small red airplane flying over a desert landscape with mountains in the background and a bright blue sky.
Scenic landscape of a large mountain in the background, mist over a lake, and autumn-colored trees along the shoreline.
A tall brick church with a clock tower and a cross on top, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings, with red paper lanterns hanging on a string in the foreground against a clear blue sky.
Unique rock formations known as hoodoos in a desert landscape of Bryce Canyon National Park, with a clear blue sky, pine trees, and distant cliffs in the background.
City skyline with tall buildings and skyscrapers during sunset, including a prominent glass tower in the center.

Community Manager

KATYA SMIRNOVA

I’m a travel and lifestyle photographer with a huge passion for creating authentic, inclusive and supportive spaces on Social Media and beyond.

After nearly 9 years in the UK Civil Service, I am not far off ready to give my full time to all things photography. I am currently shooting my projects almost exclusively on Fujifilm XT5 but always find myself drawn to film style editing, that timeless and nostalgic feeling. So you can imagine, I’ve loved Very Good Presets for quite sometime and absolutely thrilled to join the team!

With a background in research and statistics, I can also often be found writing about all things sustainable and conscious living. Though at present, I am embarking on a fun adventure of relocating my family from Hertfordshire, England to Verona, Italy!

Visit my website katyamedia.com or say hello on Instagram :)

A young woman with glasses standing in a field of tall grass and wildflowers with a black retriever dog sitting at her feet.
A small boat on the beach with a wooden fishing hut in the foreground.
Sunlight reflecting off gentle ocean waves during sunset or sunrise
A lifebuoy sign stands on a sandy beach among tall grass, with colorful beach houses in the background and a cloudy sky overhead.
Boats docked at a wooden pier in a canal, with a small market and pedestrians in Venice, Italy.
A large, white ferry boat on a body of water with historic buildings, including a tall bell tower and domed structure, in the background.
Marina with sailboats and motorboats docked along the pier, with trees lining the walkway and mountains in the background under a slightly foggy sky.
A coastal landscape viewed through trees, featuring a sandy beach with a few people in the distance and grassy dunes, under a bright sky.
Two hikers walking on a trail through lush green grass with rolling hills and a foggy sky in the background.
Two people paddleboarding on calm water near a large rocky cliff
A scenic view of a colorful house with outdoor umbrellas by a river, surrounded by trees and a stone bridge in a sunny, partly cloudy sky.
Small black boat floating in a canal next to a stone wall with steps, potted plants, and greenery.
A large, old brick house with a steeply pitched roof and multiple chimneys, surrounded by trees, sits behind a vast field of yellow flowers under a cloudy sky.
A white horse peeking out from behind bushes on a gravel path in a wooded area with tall trees and a pond in the background.
Cliffside with white chalk cliffs, grassy top, and two small figures walking along a trail; in the ocean, a lighthouse with red and white stripes stands near the shore.
Ferris wheel behind a sign that reads 'Harry Ramsden's' on a building with decorative elements, lamps, and trees.
Beach with several people in the water and on the sand, surrounded by green bushes.
A winding dirt road leads to a white house with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a white picket fence, with sunlight casting shadows on the ground.
Old buildings, boats, and a train track on a rocky coastline with waves crashing below.