Creative Effects
How to Create Double Exposure Effects
The double exposure effect — two images blended into one — originated as a film camera technique where the same frame was exposed twice. In Photoshop, we can achieve the same look with far more control over the result. Here’s how to create a convincing double exposure from scratch. Choosing Your Images The image pairing makes or breaks this effect. You need: Image A (the base): Usually a portrait or silhouette with strong shape definition.