Multiple image - using layers in Photoshop

To create a multiple image in Photoshop I have used two photographs of the same cat. I have first opened one of the pictures and used it as a background. Then I have pasted the second picture as a new layer and changed its size and position so that the cat from the second photo was behind the one in the background. I have also added a layer mask to the second layer by clicking 'Add layer mask" button in the Layers window. I have then changed color of the mask to black by clicking 'Image --> Adjustments --> Invert' to temporarily hide the new layer. In order to reveal the cat from the second layer I have used a soft, white brush and painted on the mask precisely the area I wanted to be visible. At the end I have used the 'Brightness and contrast' adjustment layer to darken the top layer down so its brightness was matching that of the background. In order to be able to save the file as a JPG image I have also merged the layers by clicking 'Layer --> Flatten Image'.

Levels in Photoshop

To present the use of levels in Photoshop I have chosen one of my old photographs and improved its colors and contrast. I have opened the picture in Photoshop, duplicated it by choosing Image --> Duplicate and added a Levels adjustment layer. In there I have moved the pointer on the left side of the histogram (dark areas) to 26 and the pointer on the right side (bright areas) to 216. I have also moved the middle pointer to 0.92 and set the white balance using the white color eyedropper. The original photograph had a greenish tint and I got more exact colors by choosing a white point with the eyedropper. Another thing I have done in order to improve the look of the picture was to use a Selective Color adjustment layer. I have changed settings for cyan and blue areas of the photograph to boost color of the sky. As the picture has still had a little bit of the green tint I have applied a violet filter using the Photo Filter adjustment layer. I have set the density of the filter to 38% and opacity of the layer to 59% to get the best result.

My multiple image - rough plan

My multiple image - a fashion photoshoot

• photographs to be done in a studio
• one person is a model, appearing on the image in various poses
• a second person is a photographer/assistant, holding a camera and setting up lighting equipment

In order to create the image I will need:

• a tripod
• a second camera to be held by the person acting as a photographer
• lighting equipment
• white background