{"id":20423,"date":"2018-01-02T20:46:41","date_gmt":"2018-01-03T04:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/?p=20423"},"modified":"2021-02-15T11:02:54","modified_gmt":"2021-02-15T19:02:54","slug":"layer-blending-mode-tips-photoshop-tutorial-combining-photos-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/layer-blending-mode-tips-photoshop-tutorial-combining-photos-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Layer Blending Mode tips in Photoshop tutorial, combining photos with style"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If the term layer blending modes, or blending modes isn&#8217;t familiar to you, then you really need to watch this tutorial. If you are wanting to create artistic collages and composites that look like movie posters, album covers and the like, then this tutorial is going to put you on that path. If you are already using blending modes, then you will love the tips that make it really fast and easy to make photo based art in Photoshop.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5HUZ4Ica6-E?rel=0\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>BLENDING PHOTOS in PHOTOSHOP &#8211; Layer Blending secrets<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This tutorial shows you how to use layer blending modes in Photoshop and reveals some really useful tips to help you combine photos together easily and quickly with amazing results. Before we jump into a really useful tip, let&#8217;s touch on the basics and I&#8217;ll show you a couple of thimgs that will save you a tone of time, and perhaps upset you, if you have done it the long way in the past (Don&#8217;t worry, this happens to me all the time), its the <em>ah-ha moment<\/em>, or in the words of Homer Simpson, I like to call it the <em>duh moment<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that all the blending modes are broken into 5 different groups?<\/p>\n<p>Darken, Lighten, Overlay, Difference and Color groups.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20517\" src=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"566\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-04.jpg 566w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-04-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-04-100x118.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to learn more about the blending modes, <a href=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/complete-guide-layer-blending-modes-photoshop\/\">check out this very detailed article I wrote on Layer Blending modes in Photoshop\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Making Black or White disappear in Photoshop<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m going to start with 2 challenges on separate layers.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Black background with white writing on the right side.<\/li>\n<li>White background with black writing on the left side.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20514\" src=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-01-600x335.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-01-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-01-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-01-100x56.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The goal is to hide the blocks and only have the text visible. You could use selection tools like the magic wand etc, put that would be unfortunate, because what I&#8217;m about to show you is not only way faster, the results are much cleaner too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1 Hiding White<\/h2>\n<p>Select the layer with white background and black writing.<\/p>\n<p>Go to layer blend modes in the Layers panel (where it says <em>Normal<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Choose Darken to hide white and show black. Notice, that there is still a little fringing on the edges of the text.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20521\" src=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-08.jpg 800w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-08-600x305.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-08-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-08-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-08-100x51.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Step 2<\/h4>\n<p>Select Multiply to make the dark stand out a bit more. I have found that Multiply is usually the best mode to hide while cleanly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20523\" src=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-10-600x305.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-10-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-10-768x391.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-10-100x51.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3 Hiding Black<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Select the layer with black background and white writing.<\/p>\n<p>Go to layer blend modes.Select Lighten.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20526\" src=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-13-600x305.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-13-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-13-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-13-100x51.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Step 4<\/h4>\n<p>Choose Screen to make the white stand out more. Screen works cleaner than lighten to hide Black.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20528\" src=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-15-600x302.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-15-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-15-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-15-100x50.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Using Layer Blending modes to create Collages in Photoshop<\/h2>\n<p>In this tutorial, I&#8217;m going to show you how to use Photoshop blend modes to create a complex looking composite. The truth is, it&#8217;s really quick and easy to do. (But, I won&#8217;t tell anyone if you don&#8217;t ;))<\/p>\n<p>Lets begin with a document where<a href=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/combine-photos-photoshop\/\"> I have combined a few layers.<\/a> We will now blend then all together.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s examine what we have first. I&#8217;ll start at the bottom and work my way up, by revealing the layers for you. (Ignore the bottom layer, we aren&#8217;t using it)<\/p>\n<p>Fire and ice lightning layer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20530\" src=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-17.jpg 1313w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-17-600x340.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-17-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-17-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-17-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-17-100x57.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Woman in red layer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20529\" src=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-16-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-16-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-16-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-16-100x56.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Snow layer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20534\" src=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-21.jpg 800w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-21-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-21-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-21-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-21-100x57.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1 Let&#8217;s use some blending modes to merge all these together<\/h3>\n<p>Select Woman In Red layer.<\/p>\n<p>Go to Layer Blending Modes.<\/p>\n<p>Change the mode to Screen to hide the dark areas and show highlight areas.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20539\" src=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-26.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-26.jpg 800w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-26-600x332.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-26-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-26-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-26-100x55.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And this looks good, in a single click.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>TIPS AND TRICKS: How to preview all the blending modes quickly<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are a ton of Layer blending modes in Photoshop; 27 to be precise. These blending modes make really simple moves look like really complex and advanced Photoshop work. The trick is knowing which one to use. You can read the manual and try to understand the math. But trust me, there is a much better and easier way. Just eye ball it. Problem; it takes a long time to preview each mode. Problem solved:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Select the Layer you want to blend<\/p>\n<p>Choose the Move Tool (or it will change brush modes or something else)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hold down the Shift key and then tap the plus (+) key to cycle through each blending mode<\/p>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<p>Hold down the Shift key and hit the minus (-) key to go backward through blending modes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20552\" src=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-39.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"559\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-39.jpg 800w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-39-600x331.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-39-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-39-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-39-100x55.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2 Blending the snow with an overlay mode<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Turn on the snow layer.<\/p>\n<p>Hold down the Shift key and press the plus (+) key to go through different blending modes.<\/p>\n<p>I like the Color Dodge mode the best.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20605\" src=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-92.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-92.jpg 800w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-92-600x328.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-92-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-92-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-92-100x55.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If I hadn&#8217;t used this trick to preview them all, I might have settled for overlay or lighten, which isn&#8217;t as exciting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20585\" src=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-72.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-72.jpg 800w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-72-600x332.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-72-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-72-768x424.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-72-100x55.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To make the texture overlay a little more subtle, Pull down the Opacity to 48%.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20607\" src=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-94.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-94.jpg 800w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-94-600x306.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-94-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-94-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/blending-photos-in-photoshop-layer-blending-secrets-94-100x51.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for checking it out! Don\u2019t forget to leave a comment or a question. I\u2019ll be glad to reply!<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to our newsletter and become part of PhotoshopCafe! <a href=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/blendmodeebook\">You can download the free eBook here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s great to see you here at the CAF\u00c9!<\/p>\n<p>Colin<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For much more on Layer blending modes, <a href=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/complete-guide-layer-blending-modes-photoshop\/\">please check out this very detailed tutorial<\/a> as well as downloading my free ebook. (Its all content, no promotions).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>LAYER BLENDING MODES. FREE EBOOK BY COLIN SMITH<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/vault-landing\/\">Grab your free PDF ebook right now. 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You can also find us on social media:\u00a0Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest and Instagram @PhotoshopCAFE.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<strong>PS Don\u2019t forget to follow us on Social Media for more tips..<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/photoshopcafe\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/photoshopcafe\">Youtube.<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photoshopCAFE\">facebook<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/photoshopCAFE\">twitter<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n(I've been posting some fun Instagram and Facebook Stories lately)<br \/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/vault\/\">You can get my free Layer Blending modes ebook along with dozens of exclusive Photoshop Goodies here<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/vault\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48395 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PS-vault-newsltter.jpg\" alt=\"photoshop goodies for free\" width=\"550\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PS-vault-newsltter.jpg 550w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PS-vault-newsltter-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PS-vault-newsltter-100x66.jpg 100w, https:\/\/photoshopcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PS-vault-newsltter-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to use layer blending modes in photoshop to create amazing collages and compositions. 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