What are overlays?
Overlays are images or textures that you can add to your photographs using a photo editing program, most commonly Photoshop.
You’ll be thrilled to learn that you can add a new dimension to your photos by adding a texture or visual element!
In the beginning, photographers would add texture to their images by creating effects like overexposure, scratching the negatives with pins or sandpaper, or even staining paper before exposure.
In the world of digital photography today, overlays are easily dragged onto an image and adjusted with blend modes for different effects.
There are overlays for any style of photography. These include sky overlays and flowers. They also have sun flares, falling flakes, bokeh lighting, and facial hair.
What can overlays do to your image?
Overlays are used by photographers to add elements and texture that were not present in the original image. This is a term used in photography to describe an additional layer that can be added during the editing process or post-production.
Overlays can transform a photo and improve an image that is otherwise not inspiring. They can also enhance the image dramatically by using layers and textures.
There are overlays for every theme, whether you want to add a beautiful falling leaf or a whimsical fairyland.