{"id":42551,"date":"2022-04-26T04:30:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T11:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=42551"},"modified":"2022-05-25T07:21:48","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T14:21:48","slug":"dreamy-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/dreamy-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Dreamy Photography: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a competitive field such as photography it\u2019s important to stay on top of visual trends. Most photographers have a unique style that helps them stand out, but it can be difficult to find the right aesthetic for you. One of the most popular editing techniques to consider is dreamy photography.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have noticed the style pop up in your social feeds. Hazy photos with the power to make you feel like you\u2019re tucked in tight in bed, lost in the land of nod.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re wondering <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to achieve the dreamy effect in photos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or you&#8217;re just curious about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dreamy photography in general<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Whether you\u2019re starting out as a photographer, trying to find your aesthetic, or you\u2019ve been in the business for years, dreamy photography is an aesthetic to explore. This guide will help you get started on your journey of capturing the best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dreamy pictures<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Is_Ethereal_Photography\">What Is Ethereal Photography?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-130907\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/What-Is-Ethereal-Photography--780x520.jpg\" alt=\"Ethereal Photography\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/What-Is-Ethereal-Photography--780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/What-Is-Ethereal-Photography--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/What-Is-Ethereal-Photography-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What exactly <em>is <\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dreamy photography?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ethereal, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dreamy photography<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a trendy style that focuses on soft dream-like aesthetics. Capturing these types of photos can be difficult but it&#8217;s still fun to attempt. The true essence of ethereal photography is often added in post-production photo editing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hazy and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-do-you-blur-a-photo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blurry effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are simple hacks that&#8217;ll make your photos feel like they\u2019re straight out of a fairytale. You can also consider adding soft pinks, greys, or purple-tinted filters for dreamy pictures. Later, we&#8217;ll show you how post-production <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">editing in Picsart<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can help with that. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Is_Soft_Photography\">What Is Soft Photography?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-130928\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/What-Is-Soft-Photography--780x520.jpg\" alt=\"soft photography\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/What-Is-Soft-Photography--780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/What-Is-Soft-Photography--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/What-Is-Soft-Photography-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft photography is similar to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dreamy photography.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Both focus on hazy and out-of-focus effects in order to replicate the feeling of being in a dream. Soft photography tends to make the viewer feel relaxed and nostalgic. You&#8217;ll notice that a lot of these photos often have blurred out details and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-do-you-create-a-color-palette-from-an-image\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soft color palettes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft photography is popular in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/wedding-photography-tips\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding photography<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, couples photography, and romantic photoshoots. True love often feels like a dream and soft photography aims to capture that spirit. In order to achieve the soft photo look some photographers invest thousands of dollars in specific equipment. But there are other ways to get the look.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_Do_Photographers_Get_That_Soft_Look\">How Do Photographers Get That Soft Look?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131096\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/3-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/3-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft photography may seem easy, but there are some important tips to bear in mind in order to achieve the soft dreamy look in your images.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Lens filters<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lens filters are one of the easiest methods to achieve the hazy, soft look. There are a lot of specialized lens filters that can make your job easier on the set of a photoshoot. The downside to lens filters is their high price. However, there are also some homemade alternatives to lens filters when shooting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll easily find DIY filter tutorials online that utilize supplies that you likely already have at home. Cling film and tape, for instance. Alternatively, you can add in the effect in post-production editing.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Blurring<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-130949\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Blurring-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"dreamy photography blurring\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Blurring-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Blurring-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Blurring.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-blur-the-background-of-a-photo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blur the background<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or foreground details, this photo editing trick helps achieve a dreamy aesthetic. And you can easily recreate it whether you\u2019re using an expensive camera or a smartphone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a separate camera, all you\u2019ll need to do is use a large aperture. This will help to separate the subject of your photo from the background by blurring it. Not only will the blur effect help people focus on the model of your photo, but also make the overall composition feel more ethereal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re shooting on a smartphone you\u2019ll either need to switch to portrait mode for a softly blurred background or achieve a heavier blur effect through editing. You can do this in Picsart using the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blur<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool. This will give you more control over your end result and the exact level of soft blur.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Lighting<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural and artificial lighting can both be great for soft photography when used correctly. When it comes to natural lighting, the key is timing. The best time to take dreamy photos is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/golden-hour-photography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during golden hour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the sunrise or a sunset. Both are especially great if you\u2019re shooting outside and can capture the soft gold beams caressing everything in sight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With artificial lighting, you can utilize colorful lights to get a fairytale-like look or use white twinkle lights in the background to achieve a bokeh effect. Artificial lights are also great when you\u2019re <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/self-portraits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shooting portraits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as they can help to soften up features.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Location<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131012\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Location-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"dreamy photography location\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Location-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Location-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Location.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re not good at editing or don\u2019t have expensive equipment, you can always make up for it with a location for your photoshoot. Some places naturally lend themselves to dreamy photography. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forests and fields are absolutely perfect. The overall color scheme of the vegetation and the peaceful nature of it all will lend an ethereal feel to your photos. Don\u2019t have a wooded forest nearby? Substitute it with a neighborhood park. As long as your photos have an element of nature and the right filtering, you\u2019ll get a dreamy photo effect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Best_Types_of_Photos_for_Dreamy_Photography\">Best Types of Photos for Dreamy Photography<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how to make your photos dreamy? Start with a solid original photo. While <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dreamy photography<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has no hard rules, it can be quite difficult to get successful results as a beginner. What professionals don\u2019t often tell you is that there are certain types of photos that simply work better for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dreamy photography<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Experiment with any type of photo, of course, but start with the classics before moving towards more advanced styles of dreamy pictures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try out these photo types guaranteed to make your photos look ethereal:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Portraits<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-130991\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Portraits-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"dreamy photography portraits\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Portraits-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Portraits-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Portraits.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portraits are great for dreamy photos as they offer a lot of freedom to experiment. You can either go with the more natural route with a soft blur or choose to go absolutely wild with brushes, fairy wings, twinkle lights, and more. Both routes make for amazing results. You can find a model or use a self-timer to become your own model for dreamy portraits. Next, think about the theme and choose makeup and accessories that&#8217;ll complement it. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Macro Photos<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-130970\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Macro-Photos-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"dreamy photography macro\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Macro-Photos-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Macro-Photos-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Macro-Photos.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Macro photos are an amazing way to take your viewers on a journey to an otherworldly fantasy. In macro photography, you photograph a small subject up close. By playing around with the sense of scale, you can make even the most ordinary things seem ethereal. Play around with props and change the background in order to push your macro photos further into the dreamy, borderline-surreal realm. Animals, flowers, and insects are great subjects for these kinds of photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Fine Art Photography<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131033\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Fine-Art-Photography-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"dreamy photography fine art\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Fine-Art-Photography-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Fine-Art-Photography-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Fine-Art-Photography.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fine art photography doesn\u2019t have any definite rules. It&#8217;s a medium for creative expression, conveying emotion or ideas. Instead of focusing on documenting the objective reality, use the lens of your camera to express an emotion or a specific message. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be afraid to experiment and to play against the rules of traditional photography. Only your imagination should be your limit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Design_Ideas_for_Dreamy_Pictures\">Design Ideas for Dreamy Pictures<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t want to spend time and effort on photoshoots, don\u2019t worry. You can still create dreamy photos easily. You just need a little editing and a lot of imagination.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some easy dreamy design ideas to get you started:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Double Exposure<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131054\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Double-exposure-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"dreamy photography double exposure\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Double-exposure-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Double-exposure-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Double-exposure.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve probably seen this trendy editing style on your social feeds, combining two or more photos to create dreamy pictures. They\u2019re called double exposure edits and they\u2019re so easy to achieve. In photography, double exposure is the combination of two or more exposures to create a single image, however, you can easily recreate this effect in Picsart. Just follow this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/double-exposure-photos\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">double exposure tutorial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Softened Look<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there\u2019s one thing all dreams have in common it\u2019s that unmistakable hazy atmosphere. To recreate this in your photography, you can either use a specialized lens filter or blur out certain parts of your photo during the editing process. Soften up any sharp details in order to take your dreamy photos to the next level.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Cloudy Edits<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131075\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Cloudy-edits-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"dreamy photography cloudy edit\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Cloudy-edits-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Cloudy-edits-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/Cloudy-edits.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part about photo editing is that there are no limits to what you can create. This is exactly why it&#8217;s the perfect medium to bring dreams into reality. For example, you can take a beautiful photo of clouds and combine it with a photo of yourself in order to make it seem like you\u2019re walking on clouds. In order to help tie together the final image, add a filter that brings both the base photo and the stickers together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Get_the_Dreamy_Effect_in_Photos\">How to Get the Dreamy Effect in Photos<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a professional photographer or just fooling around with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dreamy photography<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, editing software can be a complete gamechanger. Here\u2019s how to get the dreamy effect in photos using Picsart:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>On the Web<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/create\">Picsart Web Editor<\/a> and click on New Project to start.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131117\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/1-1-780x560.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/1-1-780x560.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/1-1-1024x736.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/1-1-1536x1104.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/1-1-2048x1471.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/1-1-1568x1127.png 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>2.<\/strong> From the left-hand panel, choose the <em>Uploads<\/em> tool and click on the photo you want to edit.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131138\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/2-1-780x560.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/2-1-780x560.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/2-1-1024x736.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/2-1-1536x1104.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/2-1-2048x1471.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/2-1-1568x1127.png 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>3.<\/strong> Scroll down to the <em>Stickers<\/em> tool, type &#8216;clouds&#8217; into the search bar and select the one you like best. You can duplicate the effect of the cloud sticker on the canvas by clicking on the editing panel above.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131159\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/3-780x560.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/3-780x560.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/3-1024x736.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/3-1536x1104.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/3-2048x1471.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/3-1568x1127.png 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>4.<\/strong> Edit the appearance of your dreamy cloud background by clicking on the <em>Blend<\/em> tool in the <em>Adjust<\/em> panel and choosing how hard or soft you&#8217;d like it to look.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131180\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/4-780x522.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/4-780x522.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/4-1024x685.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/4-1536x1027.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/4-2048x1370.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/4-1568x1049.png 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>5.<\/strong> Make any final adjustments to your stickers, such as the opacity, brightness, shadows, and more.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131201\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/5-780x522.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/5-780x522.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/5-1024x685.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/5-1536x1027.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/5-2048x1370.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/5-1568x1049.png 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>6.<\/strong> When you\u2019re finished designing, click on the <em>Export<\/em> button to download and save your work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131222\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/6-780x522.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/6-780x522.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/6-1024x685.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/6-1536x1027.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/6-2048x1370.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/6-1568x1049.png 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>On the App<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>1.<\/strong> Open the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><b>Picsart App<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tap the plus button in the middle to start a new edit.<br \/>\n<strong>2. <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a photo from your photo gallery or from the Picsart stock libraries.<br \/>\n<strong>3.<\/strong> From the panel at the bottom of the screen, tap on the <em>Tools<\/em> button to explore ways to <em>Crop<\/em>, <em>Enhance<\/em>, <em>Adjust<\/em> your image, and more.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131243\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/1-2-780x560.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/1-2-780x560.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/1-2-1024x735.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/1-2-1536x1103.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/1-2-2048x1471.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/1-2-1568x1126.png 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>4.<\/strong> You can either tap on the <em>FX<\/em> tool to explore a range of filters and effects that will help achieve the dreamy aesthetic, or you can replicate the above steps for web by adding suitable <em>Stickers<\/em> and duplicating and editing them as required.<br \/>\n<strong>5.<\/strong> When you&#8217;re finished creating the aesthetic you need, tap on <em>Apply<\/em> and save or post your work to the Picsart community.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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