Using the Nik Suite for Photoshop, we are able to colour grade out images to a much higher level. These are very similar to Instagram filters, however, there is a much greater degree of control with these effects. I had some experience with it in the past, though I had never got to grips fully with it. Now I know more than the basics, I am much happier with shooting work in colour, as well as being safe in the knowledge that my usual black and white work will become even better.
Silver Efex Pro
Colour Efex Pro
To save the destruction of the original layer, each adjustment is saved as a separate layer in Photoshop, with the option to save it with an invisible layer mask, to brush the effect in subtly.
As well as Silver and Colour Efex, there is also an input sharpener and an output sharpener, which appears to work quite well, again with a lot of control over elements which the sharpeners in Photoshop, Lightroom, or Capture One will not allow.
Ryan Trower 