    Collection Overview
    Prism Effects
  

Image by Candice Waldeck

Bend the light. Shift the frame. Break the ordinary. Prism Effects is a light-sculpting collection inspired by the timeless technique of holding glass before the lens — capturing refracted light, reflections, flares, spectral shifts, and layered fragments, all within a seamless digital workflow. Each effect is fully adjustable within Lightroom's Masking Panel, letting you reposition, layer, and refine with precision. Light becomes fluid. Edges fracture. Colours stretch and scatter across the frame.

Creative Experimental Light Cinematic Editorial

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What's in the set
Refracted light, precisely placed.
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        Prism 01 & 02
        Subtle refractions with a refined editorial touch — gentle spectral shifts that add dimension without overwhelming the frame.
      
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        Prism 03 & 04
        Mid-strength light bending with layered colour fragments — cinematic and atmospheric, ideal for portraits and landscapes.
      
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        Prism 05 & 06
        Stronger directional refractions with stretching colour channels — dramatic and immersive, full of creative energy.
      
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        Prism 07 & 08
        Spectral flares and angular fragments — pushing the optical distortion further into experimental, editorial territory.
      
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        Prism 09 & 10
        The boldest expressions in the set — vivid colour scatter and complex light movement for scenes that demand a statement.
      
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        Masking Panel Control
        Every effect is fully repositionable and adjustable within Lightroom's Masking Panel — place the refraction exactly where you want it.
      
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        Stackable & Layerable
        Combine multiple prism effects to build complex compositions filled with depth, atmosphere, and layered light.
      
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        Horizontal & Vertical Versions
        Every prism effect includes both orientations for effortless integration into any composition or crop ratio.
      

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Photo by Anna Gadalean// Prism 07

Photo by Anna Jung-Hwa// Prism 04

Photo by Vivid Symphony // Prism 10

From fellow members

★★ ★★ ★

"I have tried using a real prism before and I just can't get the hang of it — so I gave up. But these prism effects are so rad. If you're looking to add a little zing to your photos without the cheesy obvious overlay look, these are great. I love the more subtle ones like Prism 01 and Prism 07. And if they're too much? Go to the masking tools and lessen them. Easy as can be. Such a fun pack of tools — Archipelago, you've gone and done it again. Faithful fan forever."

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Kayla Rochin

★★ ★★ ★

"These new Quest prism effects are amazing! They add a little extra creativity and fun to your photos, helping you achieve that more artistic look without the hassle of toting around prisms. I love that each effect has a very different look — it makes it so fun to play around and see what best fits the photo. These are definitely a must-have when you want to add something a little extra during editing."

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Tiffany Rosendahl

Image by Candice Waldeck

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