Learn how to create my favorite photo effect, the "Vibrant Overlay Effect." Category: Photo Effects

Learn how to create my favorite photo effect, the "Vibrant Overlay Effect."

Step 1: Take the photo you would like to adjust.


Step 2: Go up to Image > Adjustments > Auto Color.


Step 3: Duplicate the layer (CTRL+J), go up to Image > Adjustments > Desaturate (CTRL+Shift+U), and than go up to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur (Settings: 5px). You should now have something like below.


Step 4: Now change the blending mode to "Overlay," this is my favorite one, feel free to mess around now. You have just learned how to create my favorite effect. I like to call it "Vibrant Overlay Effect."

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