Learn how easy it is to add a photo border and a drop shadow to an image with Photoshop! We start by adding a white border around the photo and a black shadow behind it. Then I show you how to customize the effect by choosing a border and shadow color directly from the image itself. A step-by-step tutorial for Photoshop 2023 and earlier.

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► Video chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Step 1: Unlock the Background layer
1:03 Step 2: Add a Solid Color fill layer
1:33 Step 3: Move the fill layer below the image
1:46 Step 4: Open the Canvas Size dialog box
2:05 Step 5: Add more canvas space around the image
3:18 How to fit the border on the screen
3:36 How to change the border size
4:02 How to add a drop shadow to the image
5:40 Choosing a border color from the image
6:18 Choosing a shadow color from the image

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My Related Videos:
► Classic photo border (and double border) effect: https://youtu.be/asUaIAy1jCI
► Picture in Picture effect: https://youtu.be/VEJxLEplI2Y
► Photo collage from a single photo: https://youtu.be/ziJiOhfbi5M

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