Frame (Photoshop)

Today I used one of the photos of photo frames used in my research to show how my design would look as an actual photo frame backdrop. I did this using various effects in Photoshop.

I started by distorting my design so it was at the same angle
as the frame, I then added a layer mask to make sure my design
didn't cover over part of the frame.

I then added a paper texture to the design using the transparency
modes, as well as filling in the reflection of myself in the frame.
Both these layers were also masked.

I then lightened some areas to give the effect of reflected light
in some areas, this made my reflection stand out a bit more and
made it look more like a photograph. I also added a slight shadow
inside the design to make it look slightly set back.

How my finished mock-up looks.