How to use textures

Hi everybody, today we'll talk about textures. You know, those that gives your photos a shimmer. They can be like structures, soft, patterned or colored .... If you ask me, I'm really fond of them. If you choose the right texture, it can lift a mediocre photo to a masterpiece.

Here is my recipe for what to do, there are certainly several ways, but this is mine. Get started by choose a photo that you want to give a little extra. At the beginning it might be good with a photo that has a simple subject in the middle, to practice on. For example, a flower. Do you want to use my texture, click here.

Okay, let's get started .....

1, Your original Photo.

2, A Texture.

3, Add the Texture over the Photo and drag down the opacity.

4, Fit together Photo and Texture so they have the same size.

5, Now you can be ready and save your work....or....

6; erase on the layer with the texture over your subject, to get your subject come out clearer. Do this in small steps, to avoid sharp edges. Because, here you want your subject and background to flow together.

Now, you have made ​​your masterpiece, save and enjoy. And you know, if it doesn´t work the first time, practise a little and you will succeed the next time.