There are three blending modes in Photoshop: Normal, Soft Light, and Hard Light. Each mode has its own strengths and weaknesses. Normal blending mode is the default. It is the most basic blending mode and is used to blend together two or more images together. It can be used to create a smooth transition between images or to add a lightness or darkness to an image. Soft Light blending mode is similar to Normal but it uses less light than Normal and it produces a more natural look. It can be used for photos that have strong shadows or for photos that are lighter in tone. Hard Light blending mode is the most advanced of the three and it produces the best results when used with photos that have strong contrasts between their colors. It can be used to create a completely different look for an image, or it can be used as a final step in creating an image.
