Open an image you would like to put bubbles into in photoshop.
Duplicate the layer by pressing Command J.
Select the Circular Marquee tool from the tools palette.
Make a circle over the area you would like to create a bubble..
Go to Filter > Distort > Spherize…
Use the following settings:
Hit OK.
Create a new layer and name it Bubble.
Make the foreground color a light blue of your choice.
Select the gradient tool from the tools palette.
Use the following settings:
Use the gradient inside the circle selection to create a “bubble” effect.
Right click to bring up blending options, and select the stroke style. Use the following settings:
Repeat these steps in different areas to create more bubbles.
*Make sure when you “Spherize” that you are on the Image layer.
BEFORE: AFTER:
