To create this sunny haze effect, this is what I do:
1) I select a new LEVELS LAYER by going to LAYER > NEW ADJUSTMENT LAYER > LEVELS...
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2) I adjust my image accordingly.
3) I then add a gradient layer by going to LAYER > NEW FILL LAYER > GRADIENT...
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I selected the second gradient option and selected an orangish/yellow color.
4) I made sure that gradient layer was set to MULTIPLY.
5) Next I duplicated my main background layer.
6) I sometimes like to give my images a lens flare by going to FILTER > RENDER > LENS FLARE.
If I need to, I will go in and delete some of the flares that may be covering the face, etc.
7) I then want to add the haze, so I go to LAYER > NEW FILL LAYER > SOLID COLOR...
I selected a simple white.
I adjusted the white and made sure to set it to SOFT LIGHT.
I adjusted the opacity and fill.
Of course after this you can go in a do the little extra detail editing, but this is how I get the simple sunny haze look in some of my photographs.
- Shaunna
from Captivus Living.
Cool effect.
ReplyDeleteLove this effect. I use it on a lot of my photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Does it work with Elements?
ReplyDeleteWell for elements I am not sure, but if for lens flare then this link is helpful if you dont know how to add a lens flare: http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-create-lens-flare-effect-adobe-photoshop-elements-pse-388668/
ReplyDeleteAshley Sisk is the pro on Elements :-D
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thanks for the tip! I am not an expert, but I bet it would work in elements too, because I believe you can do all those steps.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing! That is such a cool effect
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