Create FAKE Lights for Portraits in Photoshop!

Add creative lights to portraits with realistic highlights and shadows using simple adjustments and masking in Photoshop!
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In this tutorial, we'll learn how to create beautiful and realistic sun rays on faces and portraits with Photoshop. We'll create lights and shadows and apply a warm color grade to bring all the elements together. Using the power of Curves, Selections, and Masking, we will simulate realistic sunlight. I hope this video helps you. Thank you so much for watching. :)

► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:14 Create the Light Streaks
01:08 Create Base Highlights
03:02 Create Shadows
05:48 Enhance Dark Areas
06:52 Add Warm Edges
09:17 Add Shine to Eyes
10:37 Simple Color Grade

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