Learn how to create a stunning, colorful aura effect for your portraits in Photoshop! In this tutorial we’ll show you how to add professional motion blurs, use gradient tools for vibrant glows, and work with textures to build a magical atmosphere.
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16 responses to “The ONE Effect Every Portrait Photographer Needs | Aura Effect | 7 Min Tutorial”
Who needs AI? Thanks for another great video Aaron
Right on, bro.!
Thanks for these creative videos! You’re helping me get inspired again after a break from creating anything for a while and you make it look easy. 😎
Kurit
bonjour
excellent tuto, merci du partage
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I think the link is down
And we’re back in the 80’s HECK YES!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you Aaron. Non AI is the best!!! Just like the old days. ❤❤❤❤
תודה. רציתי לשאול מה הכלל מתי רצוי להוסיף גרעיניות ?
Afraid I gave up after a couple of minutes. Going far too fast to be able to follow everything you're clicking on .
Glad we have left AI behind
Tutorials that do not include AI are appreciated.
Great video!! Just so you know there's a spelling error in the thumbnail
The OG Legend!
Thank for a non AI tutorial. Absolutely stunning with just few tweaks
Wow so nice effect! I will try it 😀
So great 👌