Use textures to enhance your visual style
Add an artistic edge to your shots by applying and blending texture layers in Photoshop CC
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Textures have long been in the creative arsenal of photographers seeking to add an extra veneer of artistry to a photo. Whether you ‘sandwich’ a negative with a texture screen in a traditional darkroom, or produce a print on a textured substrate like rough canvas, the option to combine a picture with something that changes its appearance is as old as photography itself. The digital form of this approach gives an unparalleled level of control; although there are options under Photoshop’s Filter menu, the fun really starts when you combine a regular photo with one or more shots taken of a textured surface.