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Inside the Layers pallet, click on the thumbnail of the layer mask to activate. Use the eraser tool (E) to erase the bloom Photoshop effect wherever you do not want the effect to appear. Use the brush tool (B) to add areas where you would like the effect to appear. To start, use a brush or eraser with a low hardness and an opacity of around 50%. {mostip image=tipon}Press the "[" and "]" keys to adjust the size of the brush quickly.{/mostip}
Apply this photo effect to your photos to accentuate the midtones in your photo. This Photoshop effect makes the midtones glow and darken the highlights and shadows for a unique and soft photo effect.
One of the best ways to liven-up or create a lighter mood in a photo is to simulate a �bloom� effect. This takes the luminance of a picture and blurs it to make it seem like it has more light than it really does. Follow along:
