I use Photoshop and a variety of filters and texture embellishments to layer multiple photos into beautiful altered portraits!
These are some samples of my altered portrait photography and digital collages. While I'm currently trying to use all my own images, I do also use some stock images, wiki commons or royalty-free images, purchased commercial use Photoshop brushes, and other embellishments to add texture and detail.
Currently I'm particularly interested in doing more portraits, specifically of dancers. I want to elaborate on my mermaid idea so I have a trip planned to the aquarium and a model for that.
I've also got a mock up for fairy portraits using butterfly wings. So there's some good stuff coming!