Changing the temperature of a photo in Photoshop

Image of properties screen with mask in Photoshop

Changing a photo temperature can be a fun way to create a mood or experiment with lighting in a photo. 

First, open your photo (File Open).

Next, in the adjustments panel, click on photo filter.

Gif of selecting the photo filter from the adjustments panel.

This will apply an adjustment layer and a layer mask in your layers panel .

After that, experiment by cooling the photo down. Experiment with intensity. 

Gif of applying and adjusting a cooling filter in Properties panel

To reset click the reset button at the bottom. 

Gif of using undo button in properties panel

Next, let’s exaggerate the warmth and oranges. 

Gif of applying an exaggerated warm filter

You can use the layer mask to alter where the adjustment applies. Use your brush and brush with black on the layer mask. Experiment with brush size and softness. 

Gif of editing effect on mask layer with brush tool