This tutorial was kindly provided by AnnaTeamer, Chris Asbury.
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When the lightening and brightening adjustments in Photoshop or Elements don’t do the trick, you can work magic with FotoGlows.
FotoGlows can be used over or under photo or element layers with different blending modes applied, and at varying opacities, to achieve amazing results.
In this tutorial, I will show you how to use FotoGlows to add highlights to emphasize your photos.
1. I selected a background paper and a frame from ArtPlay Palette Crazy Life and a clipping mask from Original FotoBlendz No.13 to which I clipped my photo.
2. Duplicate the photo layer, clip the duplicate layer to the mask and apply the Multiply mode at 60% opacity. This adds depth and dimension to the photo. Don’t worry about it being too dark at this point. You’ll see some amazing effects when you begin to add the FotoGlows in the following step.
3. Select a FotoGlow from FotoGlows No.3, clip it to the mask and apply the Overlay mode to the FotoGlow layer at 100% opacity. Notice that I positioned the FotoGlow in the lower left corner to highlight and emphasize the flowers.
4. Select another FotoGlow from FotoGlows No.3, clip to the mask and apply the Overlay mode at 100% opacity. I positioned this FotoGlow over the right side of the photo to emphasize the water’s reflection. Adjust the size of the FotoGlows as necessary to emphasize only the areas that needed highlights to avoid losing the contrast in your image.
5. Increase the highlights by duplicating the FotoGlow layer from previous steps. I this case I duplicated the FotoGlow from step 3, unclipped it from the photo mask and repositioned it over the frame. I decreased the opacity of this layer from 100% to 85% and carefully erased portions of the glow to fine-tune the effect.
6. The page was completed using elements from ArtPlay Palette Crazy Life (transfers, button, word art title, loop, butterfly, red stitching, frame, painted overlay); a red splatter paint from FotoInspired Layout No.6; paint from Different Strokes No.5 and an overlay from 12x12 Artist Edges No.1.The WordART journaling is from Dido Design’s Little Birdie Told Me.
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Checkout the new WarmGlows in the MagicSparkles series, which add a hint of magic warmth to your images and layouts. Experiment with different blending modes to suit your photos, layouts and preference. I personally like to use them with Screen or Hard Light modes.
