You can't directly add one image onto another in Lightroom like you would with a photo editing program. However, you can achieve a similar effect by using layers within Lightroom's Photoshop integration.
Here's how:
- Select your base image: Open the image you want to use as your background in Lightroom.
- Edit in Photoshop: Right-click the image and choose "Edit in Photoshop".
- Open the second image: In Photoshop, open the image you want to add on top.
- Copy and paste: Select the image you want to add, copy it (Ctrl+C or Cmd+C), and paste it into the base image (Ctrl+V or Cmd+V).
- Adjust the placement and size: Use the Move Tool (V) and Free Transform Tool (Ctrl+T or Cmd+T) to position and resize the added image as desired.
- Blend the images: Use various tools like layer masks, blending modes, and opacity adjustments to blend the two images seamlessly.
- Save and return to Lightroom: Once satisfied with the result, save the image in Photoshop and return to Lightroom.
Example:
Let's say you want to add a picture of a bird onto a landscape image. You can follow the above steps to place the bird image on top of the landscape, then use a layer mask to blend the bird's edges with the landscape.
Practical insights:
- You can also use Lightroom's adjustment brushes to create a more subtle and localized effect, like adding a bird's shadow onto the ground.
- Remember to save your edits regularly in both Lightroom and Photoshop to avoid losing your work.
