How to Post-Processing a Low Light Photos in Photoshop

In this photoshop editing tutorial, learn how to post-processing a low light photos in photoshop.

Post-Processing a Low Light Photos Photoshop Tutorial :

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How to edit low light photos in photoshop.

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First duplicate background layer.

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Go to adjustments tab and select shadows/Highlights.

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Now create a new layer from all the visible layers by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Alt + E.

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Invert the layer CTRL + I.

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Go to adjustments tab and apply Equalize.

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Equalize command makes lightest areas into white and locates the darkest areas and forces them to black.

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Now desaturate the layer SHIFT + CTRL + U.

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Change layer blending to overlay.

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Go to filter tab and apply gaussian blur.

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Adjust radius to your preference (higher pixels works best).

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Again create a new layer from all the visible layers by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Alt + E.

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Change layer blending to hard light.

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Apply gaussian blur.

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This time keep radius at lower pixels.

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Add layer mask to the current layer.

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Select layer mask and add apply image command.

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Choose invert, it restricts the effect to darker areas only.

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Now the edges look soften, we need to bring back some details.

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create a stamp visible copy by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Alt + E.

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Go to filter – apply high pass.

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Keep radius: 1.5 pixels.

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Change blending to linear light.

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We almost done, create stamp copy again by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Alt + E.

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Apply Equalize command.

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Group all layers and lower the opacity to your preference.

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Finally add some contrast to the image.

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That’s it.

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