Let’s make this Levels adjustment layer into a mask so we can make selective adjustments.
This is OK…for now, we are about to make some cool changes. You will have a levels adjustment in your layers panel and you should see that your entire image now appears darker. Add a dark adjustment layer (using Levels) by lowering the mid-tones (the middle dial) to the right of the slider.
If you like Curves better, you may of course use that tool instead. We are also going to be using the Levels adjustment tool because it is used universally through most versions of Photoshop and Elements. We are going to use a layer mask here to apply the enhancement selectively on the background of the image where we choose.
If you don’t know about layer masking and how to apply selective adjustments to your images you’re going to love the simple step by step process, we have laid out for you to complete this look.įirst let’s talk about darkening the background. The good news is that this is super easy to do. This is perhaps one of the single most important steps you can take while post processing in Photoshop to bring a magical feel to your image. To create focus in your fairyland image, all you need to do is darken your background scene and brighten up your subject a little to make her pop. Once you have the perfect image captured of your subject in the perfect location, you can then start thinking about how to complete the whimsical feel of your image and give it the perfect finishing touches that will make everyone swoon. Forests are a popular setting for fairy photos because in most fairy tales, fairies reside in the forest of course! Choose a location that stays true to your vision. This is an obvious step of course, but it needs to be said that you must first photograph your subject in the forest or wherever you think would complement your magical vision best.
It’s going to be one magical ride so sit down and hold onto your hats everyone!įirst – Take Your Photo. We’re here to walk you through the step-by-step process of creating a realistic and whimsical fairyland scene in Photoshop. Surely this can all be done in post-processing right? The answer is, absolutely yes! Let’s face it, it’s not often you see a real, live fairy (we’re still waiting) so it’s important to know how to create this scene for yourself or for clients who would love to have this for their little ones. Have you ever stared in wonder at a magical fairyland image and wondered how the “magic” was created? How the pocket of light magically enveloped the subject, or how the sparkling fairy dust seemed to trail perfectly from the fairy wings?
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