How to Make 'Dark' and 'Cracked' Look on Photo

*You will need a crack texture. You can find it on the internet.

Step 1:

Open the photo you would like to work on.

Step 2:

Layer> Duplicate Layer> Ok. We made a copy of the photo. Name the layer "Copy" (if you don't know how to change the name- just press twice on the original name, 'layer 1 copy' or something like that).

Step 3:

Change the mode of the the layer "Copy" to 'Color Burn'.

*If the result is too dark, go to image> adjustments> brightness/contrast. Play with the options until the photo will get a lighter tone, but remember that it has to be dark, so don't make it too light.

Step 4:

Create a new layer, and paste the crack texture. Call the layer "Cracks". Set it on the mode 'Overlay' and erase, using the 'eraser tool', the places you don't want to see cracks on them.

*I suggest you to use a large brush, so it won't take too long to erase the texture from this places.

Step 5:

Copy the layer as i told you on step #1. Call it "Cracks". The mode has to be 'Overlay', and the 'opacity' is 100%.

Step 6:

Go back to the "Cracks" layer, and set it on "Pin Light", opacity: 35%.

Step 7:

For a better look, press on the half-white half-black circle that is placed on the bottom of the "Layers" window. Choose "Gradient map", and find black-white gradient.

Press ok, and set the layer to 'Soft Light'.

Step 8:

Design the photo, make whatever u want, and enjoy the result. Here is what i've made:

Have a nice day!