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Step 13: Create a merged layer by holding down the Option (PC: Alt) key and going to Layer>Merge Visible. Convert this layer to a smart object and go to Filter>Camera Raw Filter. In the Basic tab, set the Clarity to +30 and the Vibrance to +43. Click OK to close the filter and behold your final winter portrait image!
Adding environmental effects, even something as complex as thousands of falling snowflakes, isn’t that difficult to accomplish. The key is to realize the small details that need to be included, such as rosy cheeks, snowflakes on hair and garments, and different depths of snowfall images. Each of these elements is small, but together they add up to a larger effect that’s beautifully realistic. ■
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