Adding texture to photo background

[nlr7]

I have added a couple of texture layers to a photo using Blend If and then used a couple of clipped adjustments to modify the textures a bit. Also added a subtle vignette to balance tones.

Is there a better / more preferred way to do this?

Attached are screenshots of the Before and After.

 

[Damien Symonds]

No, I'd say what you've done is perfect.  It adheres perfectly to the non-destructive principles.

[nlr7]

Thanks Damien.

I would like to begin taking still life pictures such as the ones in these links. And I do intend to print them going forward.

Are these digital backdrops and textures? Or could they be real physical ones? I ask because there is so much finesse in the completed product and the backdrops vary too!

Sorry these are generic links but I thought it would be easier to judge seeing a range of pictures by the same photographer.

https://500px.com/tskorokhod

https://www.google.co.in/search?q=Irene+Mosina&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjH_uvyiarLAhXWBY4KHeKhDkkQsAQIIg&biw=2560&bih=1315#imgrc=OFcAzwt4wBfy9M%3A

[Damien Symonds]

I would say the texture is artificial in most cases, but the background itself (its colour and shadows) are probably real, or at least real-ish.

[nlr7]

All that masking scares me !!

[Damien Symonds]

Such is the price of masterpieces.

If making beautiful art was easy, everyone would do it.

[nlr7]

Completely agree Damien!!