Retouch Pro-Tip: Using Layer Masks in Retouching Your Image

Retouch Pro-Tip: Using Layer Masks in Retouching Your Image

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Layer masking in Photoshop is a powerful and non-destructive way to alter and introduce an element on top of your image. This can be another image, a layer adjustment, or even a solid color. I use it constantly when I only want to show certain portions of the layer.

If you do any sort of retouching work in Photoshop, then layer masking is your friend! Here is how I used layer masking for my editorial image of the X:Animo dance crew.



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