

With your reflection layer selected, from the top menu select Filter->Blur->Motion Blur. From the top menu select Edit->Transform->Flip Vertical and press Enter. Now rename both layers to make it easier to keep track of which one is which.ĭrag the new layer to the space you created under your main image. Now you can duplicate this layer by going to the top menu and selecting Layer->New->Layer Via Copy.Ĭonvert both the layers to Smart Objects by right-clicking on each of them and selecting Convert To Smart Object. In the Layers panel, unlock the base layer. This will force the new canvas space you are creating to appear underneath your photo. Make the Height percentage 200.Ĭlick the top center of the Anchor options grid. In the pop-up that appears in the box next to the Height option, click the drop-down and choose Percent. Go to the top menu and select Image->Canvas Size. You need to adjust the canvas size to make room for the reflection you will create. You may need to crop the bottom of the photo to create a clean line where the reflection can be placed.

You ideally want to use a photo where the main subject has a distinct line along where the reflection will appear. When you’re looking for a photo to use with this technique, think about how it will look. Not every photo will look good or natural when you make a mirror image of it. When making reflections in Photoshop, it’s important to start out by choosing a photo that’s suitable. © Kevin Landwer-Johan Step 1: Selecting your photo
