Soft Focus

[Dylan-06]

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to find a pp way of creating a soft focus effect. I'm using CS5, I know there must be more than one way to create this effect....
Anyone willing to share their tips ??
Pretty please

[RichardTaylor]

I use the plug in - Topaz Lens Effects,

Here's an example.

[nickbedford]

Originally Posted by RichardTaylor

I use the plug in - Topaz Lens Effects,

Here's an example.

That's not soft focus, that's a white vignette.

[Twinpanther]

I was going to explain a quick and easy version but this tutorial pretty much said the same.

[Dylan-06]

Thanks Richard, not quite what I'm after though..

TwinPanther.. thanks for the link, I'll give it a go...

Come on guys, I'm throwing down a challenge..to see who can come with the best pp Soft Focus technique....

[NathanFranke]

I use one of these--well, a cheaper version, but it does the same thing.

[candidrachel]

Most soft focus photos I've seen look more out of focus.

[Niresangwa]

new layer with Gaussian blur. set your opacity to taste.