# Photoshop - Popular Image Effect

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**Created:** [October 18, 2010, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-popular-image-effect/315132 "2010-10-18T16:22:36Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 18, 2010, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-popular-image-effect/315132/1 "2010-10-18T16:22:36Z")

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Does anyone know if this type of image editing has a specific name? Also, any information on how to achieve it? I can tell the background has a lot of work with the “shadow/highlight” filter. As for the subjects themselves, there’s a lot going on and it’s a little difficult for me to decipher. I posted a couple links below to samples of ones I’ve come across. Thanks for any and all help!

[Example #1](http://alicyablake.com/archives/207)

In this site, John uses the effect on mostly ALL images. Some seem more intense than others.  
[Example #2](http://www.johnsegesta.com)

This site uses a lot more PS editing for the backgrounds. But, the people are still real photos, just edited uniquely.  
[Example #3](http://timtadder.com)