In this tutorial I am going to show you how to convert a real photograph into a comic book photograph in just 5 simple steps.

Step 1: open any picture in Photoshop you feel right for this effect.

How to convert a real photograph into a comic book photograph using photoshop 

Step 2: Duplicate copy of the Background by Selecting the Duplicate Layer Option from the Layer Menu. We do this just in case any mistake is done then we do not end up ruining the original Image.

How to convert a real photograph into a comic book photograph using photoshop 

How to convert a real photograph into a comic book photograph using photoshop 

Step 3: Now Increase the brightness of the photograph by select the option Shadow/Highlight from the image menu as shown in the screenshot below.

How to convert a real photograph into a comic book photograph using photoshop 

In the Shadow/Highlight Dialog box take the shadow slider to 100% to fully brighten up the image.

How to convert a real photograph into a comic book photograph using photoshop 

How to convert a real photograph into a comic book photograph using photoshop 

Step 4: Go to the Filter menu and select the Find Edges menu, this option will convert the Photograph into an image given below.

How to convert a real photograph into a comic book photograph using photoshop 

How to convert a real photograph into a comic book photograph using photoshop 

Step 5: Using the Fade Find Edges option in the Edit menu we will get the desired effect.

How to convert a real photograph into a comic book photograph using photoshop 

In the Fade Find Edges Dialog box change the Mode Menu to Luminosity from Normal and move the Opacity Slider till you get the desired effect.

How to convert a real photograph into a comic book photograph using photoshop 

The Final Image is given below.

How to convert a real photograph into a comic book photograph using photoshop 

Download Convert a real photograph into comic book photograph Original PSD file

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