Light Rays Photoshop Action

  • Difficulty
    Easy
  • Length
    15 mins
  • Software
  • Compatibility
    Photoshop CS6 & Newer

DESCRIPTION

Light rays are visible as light shines through atmosphere like clouds or fog. Instantly create a light ray effect with this easy-to-use Photoshop Action!

THIS COURSE INCLUDES

  • 5 Sample Images
  • 1 Photoshop Action
  • 1 Photoshop Install Video
  • 1 PDF Quick Install Guide

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Snowy tree-lined path glowing with sunlight breaking through the branches, before the Light Rays action is applied
Snowy tree-lined path glowing with sunlight breaking through the branches, after the Light Rays action is applied
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Realistic Light Rays in Just a Click

Silhouette of a person standing in a rocky cave opening with sunlight streaming through, before the Light Rays action is applied
Silhouette of a person standing in a rocky cave opening with sunlight streaming through, after the Light Rays action is applied
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Help Your Photos Shine


Our light ray Actions are designed to work on almost any photo where you can see a light source shining through through objects, dust, or atmosphere.

Woman in a black hat and patterned poncho standing in a golden field at sunset, before the Light Rays action is applied
Woman in a black hat and patterned poncho standing in a golden field at sunset, after the Light Rays action is applied
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How to Add Light Rays to your Photo

Looking for a way to add more drama and visual interest to your photos? Light rays and light effects can help! Our Photoshop Actions are designed to work on almost any photo where the sun (or any other large light source) is visible. Add realistic lens flare, light rays, haze, and more!

Learn to Install & Use

Watch the included video and learn to download, install, and use our Light Rays Photoshop Actions. Our Actions are easy to use and totally customizable, ready for you to use on your next big project!

Look for the Light

If you can see the light source in a photo, these Actions will work for you! Whether it’s the sun or a bright neon sign, if you can see the light source in frame, you can add some light rays to enhance the mood.

Snowy tree-lined path glowing with sunlight breaking through the branches, before the Light Rays action is applied
Snowy tree-lined path glowing with sunlight breaking through the branches, after the Light Rays action is applied
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Sunrise & Sunset

Light rays are more visible when the sun is lower in the sky. These Actions are perfect for any images where the sun is rising or setting. For maximum realism, try to avoid adding light rays to photos where the sun is high in the sky!

Through Trees, Clouds & Atmosphere

Light rays are caused by light being broken up as it shines between objects. Look for photos where light is shining through trees, clouds, buildings, dust, or fog–anything where you might see light rays in real life.

Change Color & Intensity

Whether you’re working with warm, red light from a summer sunset, or cool, blue light from a winter morning, our Light Ray Actions can be customized for any color and intensity you need.

Couple sitting on a rocky overlook above a city, before the Light Rays action is applied
Couple sitting on a rocky overlook above a city, after the Light Rays action is applied
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Save Time

Our Photoshop Actions are designed to help you save time while still giving you the ability to control how your images look. Get professional-level effects that can fit any photo in just a few clicks.

Ready for More?

Take your color and lighting effects even further with our PRO tutorial Advanced Lighting & Coloring in Photoshop. Learn how to create realistic lighting and beautiful color effects–from scratch.

Actions, Presets, LUTs & More

With a PHLEARN PRO subscription, you get unlimited access to our extensive library of Photoshop Actions, Lightroom Presets, and custom LUTs. Save time, add color and style, and create amazing effects!

Photoshop Actions

Included
Photoshop Actions

Your download includes 1 exclusive light ray action to add light rays to any image.

Photoshop Action Includes:

  • PHLEARN Light Rays

Reviews

  1. Marc La Pierre, Thank you—- Coola idea and it works great.

  2. I appreciate Phlearn adding these additional brushes and actions in response to the subscriber requests! I feel you guys went above and beyond what was asked! Thanks for listening and responding!

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