Glow Up Effects
Gaussian Blur Effect
Gaussian Blur Effect
Select a photo and open it in PS
Duplicate the background layer (command J)
Select the top layer
Go to FIlter> Blur > Gaussian Blur > 20
Bring layer opacity down to 50%
Motion Blur Effect
Motion Blur Effect
Select a photo and open it in PS
Duplicate the background layer (command J)
Select the top layer
Go to FIlter> blur > motion blur > 15
Adjust layer opacity to 50% or so
Hard Pass Effect
Hard Pass Effect
Select a photo and open it in PS
Duplicate the background layer (command J)
Select the top layer
Go to FIlter> other > high pass > above 120
Go Filter > blur > gaussian blur
Adjust layer Blending mode to HARD LIGHT
Adjust layer opacity
Clarity
Clarity
Select a photo and open it in PS
Duplicate the background layer (command J)
Select the top layer
Go to FIlter> Camera Raw Filter
Adjust the Clarity slider toward the left to your liking