"Make Believe" Compositing Tutorial

With a dash of imagination and easy-to-follow instructions you can create an extraordinary image from an ordinary photo. Watch as I show you how to re-create my fanciful image titled "Make Believe" from start to finish. During this tutorial, you will learn how to integrate stock images with your personal photos, and adjust light, scale and color tone for a cohesive final composite.

Follow this guided tutorial to learn how to extend your canvas and use parts of your image to fill in blank spaces. I will also teach you how to add depth of field with stock images, group layers for a better work flow and use methods for dodge and burn. See how simply enhancing details and adjusting colors can make your image pop and appear to come to life. You will be able to see all of the stock resources used in this image so you can create a beautifully enchanted photo of your own.  

All hand edits. No actions required. I will be editing in Photoshop Creative Cloud.