Getting dreamy, soft photos may not work out on the first try, especially if you don’t have the right camera gear. However, you can always create what’s known as the Orton effect in post-processing. We’ll show you how to use this technique on your own photos to create beautifully romantic pictures.

Lens flare in photos, including artificial lens flare, is fairly popular… though not with everyone. A lens flare can add life to a photo, giving it a story or energy. But it can also ruin a photo. Here we’ll be showing you how to add lens flare to a photo—as well as where you definitely want to avoid it.