Create Custom Glow Effects
Getting Started with Glow Effects
Creating special effects in Photoshop is a lot of fun, and it can also lead to some pretty amazing images. The best part about glow effects, like the one we're creating in this tutorial, is that they can be added to almost any photo.
Take a look at the image we're using for our example. It's a simple, well-composed portrait of a woman practicing yoga and meditation. There's no way we could use a glow effect to spice things up a little bit, right?
Wrong! Let's take a look at just how versatile effects like this can be.
Darken the Image with Levels
Since we want a glow effect, we know that we're going to be adding a light source into the image. If you want a new light source stand out, it often helps to darken the rest of the photograph