High-Key Black & White Photo Effect

Now go back to the photo layer and hit Ctrl+J to duplicate it. Then hit Ctrl+] to bring it to the top of the layer stack. Set the layer’s opacity to 50%.

Adobe Photoshop Tutorial - High-Key Black And White Photography - Fig. 5
We’re almost done. To finish off the photo, grab the elliptical marquee tool and make a large selection in the center of the photo.

Adobe Photoshop Tutorial - High-Key Black And White Photography - Fig. 6
Now hit Ctrl+Alt+D to bring up the Feather Selection dialog and enter the amount you want to feather your selection. This will vary based on the size of your image. I’m entering 15px.

Adobe Photoshop Tutorial - High-Key Black And White Photography - Fig. 7
Finally, create another new layer and hit Ctrl+Shift+I to invert the selection. Fill it with white.

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Added Monday, January 22nd, 2007 at 12:34 am under Photo Effects.