Technique Page - Overlay

What is it? Overlay is a technique very similar to Multiple Exposure. Two or more images are layered on top of each other with altered opacities to create a desired effect.

Step 1: Take your first image. This is likely to be a large object or a model.
Step 2: Take the images that you want to layer on top of the first image - these might be textures or patterns.
Step 3: Download the images to your computer and open Photoshop. In Photoshop open the images you want to create your final photo. You will need at least 2. Change the levels and curves as you want for each image beforehand or you can change it afterwards. Taking the second image, drag it on-yop of the first image until they are on the same document but on different layers.
Step 4: Change the opacity of the top layer to about 50% to allow you to work well. Using the eraser tool on a soft option, erase part of the top layer until you get the desired effect. Once you have removed all of the sections you want, it is then best to alter the opacity again until you get the effect you want.
Step 5: Repeat with another image if you are using more than 2, otherwise save and print like normal.