Buzz
Sometimes, you want to imbue your photo with artistic vibes or simply blur out distractions. Here, Mytour shares how to add a touch of blur in Photoshop.
Blurring Entirely or Selective Areas
Step 1: Open the image you wish to blur in Photoshop.
Step 2: Press Ctrl + J to duplicate the image layer.
Step 3: Choose Filter >> Blur >> Gaussian Blur...
Step 4: Select the blur intensity and press OK to apply.
To blur a specific area, use the Blur tool and simply paint over the region you want to soften.
Creating a Soft Background for Your Photo
Step 1: Open the image you want to blur the background in Photoshop.
Step 2: Press Ctrl + J to duplicate the image layer.
Step 3: Choose the Quick Selection Tool from the toolbar.
Click the mouse to select objects, Alt + click to deselect unnecessary parts. Once done, your object will be outlined as follows:
Step 4: Press Ctrl + Shift + I to create a selection around the image.
Choose the Filter >> Blur Gallery >> Tilt-Shift function.
Adjust the focal point, blur regions, and intensity to your liking, then click OK.
Thus, the background of the photo has been gently blurred, emphasizing the objects of interest.
Above is the method to blur images using Adobe Photoshop. Wishing you successful experimentation!
