Create a memorable editorial image by combining multiple images with color, motion, and masking effects.
Find images that help tell your story
Search for elements that you’d like to include in your composite to create a unique editorial image.
Add new elements to your composition
Drag images into your design and use Select Subject to quickly create a Layer Mask before positioning them into place.
Create a surreal image by combining images
Position elements together in order to create an altered reality, then create a Smart Object for further editing.
Add your branding
Create a variation of your logo in Illustrator, then import it into your composition using Opacity and the Liquify filter.
Add a color gradient over the background
Call attention to your subject by adding a complimentary gradient over the background using a Linear Light blend mode.
Colorize the main subject
Clip a Curves Adjustment Layer to the subject, then Alt + Click the Auto button to set the Highlight and Shadow colors.
Then use a soft brush to paint with black on the Adjustment Layer mask to make part of the image more vibrant.
Add a motion blur to enhance the effect
Add a horizontal Motion Blur to the subject, then hide a portion of the effect by adding a gradient to the Smart Filters mask.
Apply the composite to your web page
Click the photo button in Spark Page to add your new composite to the title area of your online article.
The final result
Now you have an original branded image that tells your story in a new and visual way.
Check out this curated collection from Adobe Stock with more images that you can use in your next project.
