The practice of using multiple exposures to create a single image can bring dreamlike, surreal and otherworldly qualities to photography and expands the possibilities for imagination and vision. Fine-art photographer Manuela Thames demonstrates methods that can be applied to all genres, from portraits and landscapes to abstract and still life.
This workshop begins with a step-by-step introduction to the Adobe Photoshop techniques combining two or more images through the use of blending modes. In addition, Manuela explains how she uses layer masks and other tools and adjustments to bring her creative vision to life. These techniques and Photoshop steps will be reviewed and practiced repeatedly through various assignments. While participants experiment with several approaches, Manuela also shares advice and direction for creating multiple exposures in-camera (up to 10 exposures) and discusses the creative advantages and disadvantages of both methods.
As participants become more comfortable with the techniques, they explore topics such as choosing the right images and pre-visualizing results, what elements to look for, when to employ black and white versus color, and how all those choices affect the final photograph.
