Art Fragmentation of the Photo

In this quick tutorial, i will teach you how to make art fragmentation of the photo.

Final Image Preview

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Step 1

Start by opening photo on Photoshop.

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Step 2

From this photo choose one of the girls. I choose the one in the middle and use the Crop Tool to select area. After selection, go to Image > Crop.

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After selection, go to Image > Crop. You should have something like photo below.

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Step 3

Now we are going to increase contrast of the photo. To do that, duplicate layer (Ctrl+J) and change layer mode to Overlay on new layer.

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Step 4

Duplicate again new layer (Ctrl+J) and change layer mode for it to Screen instead of Overlay.

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Step 5

Merge all the layers together with Layer > Merge Visible. Now we have only one layer. Apply Image > Adjustments > Levels with next presets for this layer.

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Step 6

Apply again Image > Adjustments > Levels, but this time you have to change options only in Red channel.

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Step 7

Go one more time to Image > Adjustments > Levels to make some changes in Blue channel.

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Step 8

Duplicate current layer with Ctrl+J again, then apply Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur with similar settings to these:

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Step 9

Change layer mode to Multiply for this layer.

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Step 10

Duplicate current layer with Ctrl+J and change layer mode to Soft Light on new layer created.

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Step 11

Copy current layer one more time with Ctrl+J and change layer mode to Normal for copy.

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Step 12

Select Rectangular Marquee Tool and create selection similar to mine on newly created layer.

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Press Delete button to clear selected area and remove selection with Ctrl+D.

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Step 13

Apply Strole layer effect by going to Layer > Layer Style > Stroke for newly created frame.

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Final Image

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You might want to experiment with different filters, layer styles and layer modes and all that to get some unique outcomes, you just have to get creative!