Turning a run-of-the-mill photo into a dazzling one is simple when you know the right tricks. In this tutorial we will learn how to create a variety of light effects that can be applied to photography or illustration with equal impact. From sparkles, pixie dust effects, light beams to using splatter effects as a form of lighting, it’s all here. Some of the tricks you’ll learn are created through cunning use of stock photography, while others make use of Photoshop’s built-in tools.