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Anonymous
January 6, 2020
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Instagram Story Effect in Photoshop or Lightroom

  • January 6, 2020
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Hi

 

I am very new to Photoshop and Lightroom.

 

I keep seeing an effect (attached) and wonder if anyone knows what app it is or has this been created on photoshop and how, please. 

 

Thank you in advance

 

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Correct answer Seo_Blogs4209

That’s a cool effect! It looks like a combination of a duotone filter and gradient overlay—commonly used in Instagram stories to create a trendy, moody vibe. You can achieve this in Photoshop or Lightroom:

  1. In Photoshop:

    • Use Gradient Map (Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Gradient Map) and pick two contrasting colors.

    • Adjust blending modes (e.g., Soft Light) for a seamless blend.

  2. In Lightroom:

    • Play with the Color Grading panel (under Effects) to split-tone shadows/highlights.

    • Use presets if you’re new—search for ‘duotone’ or ‘Instagram story’ presets online.

For quick edits, apps like Canva or VSCO also offer similar filters. If you’re sharing these designs on Instagram, tools like iiganony.com  can help you anonymously check how others’ stories use these effects for inspiration! 🎨✨

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September 13, 2025

That’s a cool effect! It looks like a combination of a duotone filter and gradient overlay—commonly used in Instagram stories to create a trendy, moody vibe. You can achieve this in Photoshop or Lightroom:

  1. In Photoshop:

    • Use Gradient Map (Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Gradient Map) and pick two contrasting colors.

    • Adjust blending modes (e.g., Soft Light) for a seamless blend.

  2. In Lightroom:

    • Play with the Color Grading panel (under Effects) to split-tone shadows/highlights.

    • Use presets if you’re new—search for ‘duotone’ or ‘Instagram story’ presets online.

For quick edits, apps like Canva or VSCO also offer similar filters. If you’re sharing these designs on Instagram, tools like iiganony.com  can help you anonymously check how others’ stories use these effects for inspiration! 🎨✨

Sahil.Chawla
Adobe Employee
Sahil.Chawla
Adobe Employee
January 6, 2020

Hi there,

To add to what JJMack has said, you may have a look at this article and see if it helps: https://helpx.adobe.com/in/photoshop/how-to/composite-multiple-images-create-collage.html

Regards,
Sahil

JJMack
Community Expert
JJMackCommunity Expert
Community Expert
January 6, 2020

 

 

Collages are easy to create using Photo Collage Templates and scripts.

Photoshop Photo Collage and Mockup Toolkit. 

 

 

Do not try using Photoshop Frame tool it has problems.

JJMack
JJMack
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JJMackCommunity Expert
Community Expert
January 6, 2020

That look like a composite made by placing Images on top of a background image. Menu File>Place...

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