How To Create Vignettes In Photoshop

Learn how to create vignettes in Photoshop with just a few simple steps.
Step 1. In Photoshop, use the lasso tool to draw an organic shape around the edge of the image.
Step 2: Add a curves adjustment layer
Step 3: In the properties panel click the center of the curve and drag downward.
Step 4: Invert the layer mask attached to the Curves adjustment layer by clicking on the mask and hitting Command-I (MAC) or Control-I (PC)
Step 5: With the mask still selected, navigate to the properties window and drag the feather slider to somewhere around 700px or until it looks good.
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[@JohnMaz22]

Great technique! Thanks for sharing Mike!

[@naturemikephoto]

Glad you enjoyed it John. Thanks for liking and commenting. Much appreciated.

[@artkornienko4167]

Thanks Mike, just an excellent video explained in an awesome way that's easy to understand and watch. Great work.

[@naturemikephoto]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. This is one of my most under rated videos. I think vignettes in photoshop are highly valuable and I use them in many if my shots.