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• Open your background image.
• Add your photo on a new layer.
• Change the layer mode to Pin Light.
• Adjust the Color Balance , Hue/Saturation , Levels , and/or Brightness/Contrast until you are satisfied with the overall color of your photo. Try to match the color of your background as closely as possible.
• Add a rectangular shape behind your image in a color that blends with your background. For a more dramatic effect, try changing the layer mode .
• Resize your photo and rectangle layers so that they completely cover your background.
• Erase using a custom brush so that part of your background image shows through the photo.
• Use the Burn or Dodge tools to darken any parts of the original image to your satisfaction. In this case, I darkened the eyelashes.
• Add your text and any other graphic images.
• Add another photo on another layer and change the layer mode to Overlay. Reduce the opacity (in this example it's at 50%). Erase any portions of the new photo that are obviously overlapping the bottom photo.
• Change your background image to an editable layer by double-clicking on it in the Layers panel. Then, add a new layer with a Rectangle tool in a new bottom layer. Resize your original background (the pattern) so that part of your new bottom layer shows through. At this point you may need to move your text and graphics around.
CONGRATULATIONS! You're finished! Now print your image and enjoy!
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