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Step
1:
Open the image you will be using for this tutorial.
Step
2:
We first need to duplicate our background layer which
is our whole image. If your layers palette is not open
click on (windows > layers) in the top tool bar. With
your layers palette open you then simply click on (CTRL
+ J) on your keyboard. Change the blend mode of the new
layer to multiply as shown below. This will make your
photograph look quite dark.
Step
3:
Click on (Add Layer Mask) at the bottom of the layers
palette as shown below. This will add a layer mask to
your duplicate layer.
Step
4:
On your keyboard press D and then X. Doing so will set
your foreground color to black. Press B on your
keyboard to select the brush tool. Choose a large soft
edge brush from the dropdown as shown below. For my image
I chose 200 but you select the size that best fits your
image.
All that
is left to do is to click over the person/persons in your
image. Click multiple times to reveal the brighter layer
underneath but be sure not to go to far from the persons
edge. Continue clicking until the person/persons are fully
revealed and there is a soft edge around the subject.
Step
5:
On the top bar click on (Layer > Flatten Image). Congratulations!
You have now finished adding a soft glow to your portrait.
Don't forget
to save your work when you are done.
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Soft Glow
- Photoshop Tutorial 
