Photoshop Elements Tutorial: Class 5

Class five was all about adding textures. We actually added three different textures to one photo at the same time.

Textures are really fun and can add subtle, or even drastic, little changes to your pictures. Most often, they are used to add a worn look; but can also be used to add shadows, light, scuffs, tints, or speckles.

I feel that adding textures to photos again requires a certain photo. It's probably not as fun with your standard picture of a smiling little child. It's more fun with "moodier" pictures.

Here is my original:

And here is after I added my three textures: