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🎭 Double Exposure Magic = Creative Freedom

Double exposure is an art form. Layer masks give you complete creative control to blend portraits with landscapes, textures, and patterns.

🎨 Double Exposure Workflow

# Step 1: Prepare Portrait
1. Open portrait photo
2. Add Layer Mask (white)
3. Paint with black to remove background
4. Feather edges for smooth transition

# Step 2: Prepare Landscape
1. Open landscape image
2. Copy and paste onto portrait
3. Position for best composition

# Step 3: Blend with Mask
1. Add Layer Mask to landscape layer
2. Paint with black to reveal portrait
3. Use soft brush at 30-50% opacity
4. Create organic transitions

# Step 4: Add Texture
1. Add texture layer on top
2. Set blend mode to Overlay
3. Reduce opacity to 30-50%
4. Mask to control texture intensity

# Step 5: Color Grading
1. Add Gradient Map Adjustment Layer
2. Choose creative color scheme
3. Set blend mode to Color
4. Reduce opacity for subtle effect

# Step 6: Final Polish
1. Add vignette via Lens Correction
2. Add grain/noise for film look
3. Adjust contrast with Curves
4. Sharpening for final output

🎯 Creative Combinations

# Nature + Portrait
- Forest, ocean, flowers
- Soft organic feel
- Earthy color tones

# Urban + Portrait
- Cityscape, architecture
- Modern, edgy feel
- High contrast

# Abstract + Portrait
- Patterns, textures
- Artistic, unique
- Experimental

# Space + Portrait
- Galaxy, stars, nebula
- Dreamy, ethereal
- Vibrant colors

# Vintage + Portrait
- Old photos, textures
- Nostalgic, warm
- Sepia tones

💡 Double Exposure Tips

• Choose photos with strong contrast
• Use complementary colors
• Experiment with blend modes
• Add film grain for cinematic feel
• Keep composition balanced