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5 Steps For A Matte Photo Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on February 9, 2022 2 Comments

Going after that soft vintage look in Photoshop? In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a matte effect in Photoshop. The matte effect gives your photos a gentle, muted, and timeless feel. This effect is inspired by analogue films and it depicts … [Read more...] about 5 Steps For A Matte Photo Effect in Photoshop

Soft & Airy Coloring in Photoshop

Posted on December 2, 2020 Leave a Comment

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a soft light look in Photoshop. This tutorial is all about adding subtle lighting, coloring, and recovering details from your photo. The tutorial is suitable for beginners who want to create their own … [Read more...] about Soft & Airy Coloring in Photoshop

The Boys – Steal The Color Grading From Any Movie & TV Show

Posted on September 14, 2020 6 Comments

In this tutorial, I'll show you how you can steal the color grading from any movie that you might have found interesting. You gonna learn how to choose colors for highlights, shadows & midtones from reference images and add them to your images … [Read more...] about The Boys – Steal The Color Grading From Any Movie & TV Show

Make Landscapes Color Pop in Just 3 Layers

Last updated on January 11, 2021 2 Comments

So you have captured some amazing landscape photos but you want to enhance the beauty of the landscape? With the help of Photoshop, you can create epic landscapes as you can do a lot of stuff here from fixing exposure & recovering details, to … [Read more...] about Make Landscapes Color Pop in Just 3 Layers

How to Create a Dispersion Effect in Photoshop

Posted on August 26, 2020 2 Comments

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a dispersion effect in Photoshop. You'll learn how to use the combination of layers, filters, adjustment layers & brush strokes to create a disintegration effect. It is one of the most popular effect … [Read more...] about How to Create a Dispersion Effect in Photoshop

How to Create a Contrasty HDR Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on August 26, 2020 Leave a Comment

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a high contrast HDR effect in Photoshop. You'll learn about the High Dynamic Range effect, how you can mimic it in Photoshop, & full details about the process of this effect. Lastly, you can target … [Read more...] about How to Create a Contrasty HDR Effect in Photoshop

How to Replace & Create a Dramatic Sky in Photoshop

Posted on August 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to replace a sky to create a dramatic mood in Photoshop without investing your time in creating a complex selection. There will be some tips & tricks that will help you isolate the sky without tracing it and … [Read more...] about How to Replace & Create a Dramatic Sky in Photoshop

How to Create a Dramatic Moody Effect in Photoshop

Posted on July 3, 2020 11 Comments

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a dramatic moody effect in Photoshop. We'll go through the basics of compositing techniques by replacing the sample sky image. I'll also show you how to add bleak tone & HDR in no time using a magical … [Read more...] about How to Create a Dramatic Moody Effect in Photoshop

How to Edit a Night Scene in Photoshop

Posted on June 29, 2020 4 Comments

Learn how to edit a night scene in Photoshop & give it a magical, cinematic feel in no time. This tutorial will show you how you can add coloring, light effects, split toning using a range of techniques. You'll learn a ton of things about color … [Read more...] about How to Edit a Night Scene in Photoshop

5 Steps for Orange & Teal Coloring

Posted on June 23, 2020 Leave a Comment

In this tutorial, I'll show you how you can add orange & teal coloring in your images. This tutorial is the image specific tutorial meaning instructed steps won't work on every image but provides a good starting point. You'll learn how to give … [Read more...] about 5 Steps for Orange & Teal Coloring

How to Create a Dual Lighting Effect in Photoshop

Posted on June 18, 2020 Leave a Comment

Learn how to add a dual lighting effect to your images in Photoshop. I'll show you how you can change the color of highlights using adjustment layers, use precise masking to show color exactly where you want to, and use Blending options to fix color … [Read more...] about How to Create a Dual Lighting Effect in Photoshop

Minor Tweaks to Pro Color Grading

Posted on June 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

In this tutorial, you'll learn how minor or tiny steps can lead to amazing color grading results. The best part you don't have to be a pro in Photoshop to achieve eye-catching color in our images but you do need to keep some tips in your mind which … [Read more...] about Minor Tweaks to Pro Color Grading

Create a Trendy Cyberpunk Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on June 16, 2020 2 Comments

Learn how to create a trendy cyberpunk effect in Photoshop. You'll learn how to add neon color vibes to your images by adding hot pink and bright blue tones, which are key factors to this style. The coloring for this look can be inspired by any … [Read more...] about Create a Trendy Cyberpunk Effect in Photoshop

6 Steps for Beautiful Color Toning in Photoshop

Last updated on August 23, 2020 Leave a Comment

Learn how to add styles and coloring in Photoshop, create eye-catching images, and realistic light effects using color toning techniques. We'll use the combination of a bunch of adjustment layers to create a stunning effect and you can use these … [Read more...] about 6 Steps for Beautiful Color Toning in Photoshop

How to Add Film & Vintage Effect in Photoshop

Posted on May 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

In this tutorial, you will learn how to add vintage effects to your photo. You'll learn how to apply vintage coloring, realistic noise & textures, a subtle light effect that will give your photos a classic look. From landscapes to portraits you … [Read more...] about How to Add Film & Vintage Effect in Photoshop

How to Edit Travel & Landscape Photos

Last updated on January 21, 2025 4 Comments

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to edit travel & landscape shots in Photoshop. This tutorial will help you to get most out of your landscape images as it will teach you how to correct exposure, fix washed-out sky, recover details, and color … [Read more...] about How to Edit Travel & Landscape Photos

5 Steps to Change the Color of Anything in Photoshop

Posted on April 30, 2020 Leave a Comment

Learn how to change the color of anything in Photoshop using the Hue/Saturation adjustment layer. It's doesn't matter whether you are trying to change the color of clothing, products, hair, or any object this skill is for every Photoshop artist. Not … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to Change the Color of Anything in Photoshop

The Blend If Sliders: Brighten & Color Images in Photoshop

Posted on April 24, 2020 Leave a Comment

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to add exposure and coloring effects to only the Highlights & Shadows of the image using Photoshop Blend If Sliders. I'll show you how to brighten images without losing contrast and how to create a bright … [Read more...] about The Blend If Sliders: Brighten & Color Images in Photoshop

Follow 7 Steps to Sharpen Image in Photoshop

Posted on April 22, 2020 2 Comments

In this tutorial, we'll sharpen an image that is already on the side of sharpening. I'll show you how you can enhance it further and sharpen it without making the skin fake and blurry. You'll learn how to soften the skin, color correction and sharpen … [Read more...] about Follow 7 Steps to Sharpen Image in Photoshop

Follow 10 Steps to Smooth Skin in Photoshop

Last updated on January 20, 2025 Leave a Comment

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to smooth skin in Photoshop without making it blurry and fake. The most important thing about retouching is patience. You have to be patience to achieve good results as it involves focusing on small details which … [Read more...] about Follow 10 Steps to Smooth Skin in Photoshop

How to Simulate a Sketch Effect in Photoshop

Posted on April 13, 2020 2 Comments

It's no wonder that if you use Photoshop's Filter Gallery in a creative you can simulate plenty of effects in no time. In this tutorial, we'll take a look at how to simulate a sketch effect in Photoshop. The key factor here is to use blend modes, … [Read more...] about How to Simulate a Sketch Effect in Photoshop

The Best Way to Create a Cartoon Effect in Photoshop

Posted on April 6, 2020 1 Comment

In this tutorial, I'll show you how you can create a cartoon effect in Photoshop. We'll use the combination of filters to replicate digitally created cartoon effect. The key to creating this type of effect is to use Photoshop filter galleries in a … [Read more...] about The Best Way to Create a Cartoon Effect in Photoshop

How To Create a Trendy Glitch Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on April 9, 2020 3 Comments

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a trendy glitch effect in Photoshop. You'll learn how to use blending options to create a sci-fi glitchy look, add distorted lines, and then add a halftone pattern easily using filter gallery to finish … [Read more...] about How To Create a Trendy Glitch Effect in Photoshop

Create Artistic Watercolor Painting Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on March 5, 2020 7 Comments

This tutorial will make you a traditional artist working on white paper canvas and using brushes strokes to create a watercolor painting. We'll use paper texture, watercolor brushes, and filters to mimic watercolor painting effect in Photoshop. Let's … [Read more...] about Create Artistic Watercolor Painting Effect in Photoshop

Better Color Grade Your Images in 5 Minutes

Posted on February 11, 2020 Leave a Comment

In this tutorial, we'll learn how to color grade your images in just 5 minutes. This is going to be a quick tutorial with some cool tips and techniques on how to manipulate colors in your image. We'll first balance out details in our image and then … [Read more...] about Better Color Grade Your Images in 5 Minutes

Fix Exposure using Shadows/Highlights Filter

Posted on February 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to fix exposure in Photoshop. We'll use Shadow/Highlights filter to recover details from shadows that are too dark and from highlights that are too bright. You'll go through 2 examples of underexposed and … [Read more...] about Fix Exposure using Shadows/Highlights Filter

Best Methods to Correct Color in Photoshop

Posted on June 4, 2019 4 Comments

In this lesson, we'll cover a couple of best methods to correct colors in Photoshop. First one will be very simple that is using the opposite color to remove the color cast. Second, one using ACR to do the same but in a more precise manner. Let's get … [Read more...] about Best Methods to Correct Color in Photoshop

How to Retouch Eyes in Photoshop

Posted on May 27, 2019 4 Comments

In this tutorial, we'll be enhancing eyes using some retouching techniques in Photoshop. Basically, we'll add highlights to the eyes, then add sharpening to bring out the details and finally taking care rest of the remaining parts. Tutorial … [Read more...] about How to Retouch Eyes in Photoshop

How to Create Cinematic Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on January 11, 2019 2 Comments

Hey everyone, in this lesson I am going to show you how you can add a cinematic look to your images in Photoshop. I'll show you how to add fade effect, color tint and how to deal with the color cast. After going through this tutorial, you'll be able … [Read more...] about How to Create Cinematic Effect in Photoshop

Skin Retouching: Using the Frequency Separation Technique

Last updated on February 15, 2025 2 Comments

In this tutorial, I'll be showing you how you can retouch skin using the frequency separation technique in Photoshop. We'll start with removing blemishes, then using the frequency separation technique, and finally using Dodge tool to put a cherry on … [Read more...] about Skin Retouching: Using the Frequency Separation Technique

The Best Way to Create Watercolor Effects in Photoshop

Last updated on November 20, 2022 12 Comments

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a watercolor effect in Photoshop. You'll learn how to use a layer mask and brushes to achieve a colorful watercolor portrait effect. We'll use paper texture, watercolor brushes, and filters to mimic … [Read more...] about The Best Way to Create Watercolor Effects in Photoshop

How to Create Pop Art Effects in Photoshop

Last updated on November 20, 2022 15 Comments

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When it comes to pop art, you can't forget the king "Roy Lichtenstein". He was a famous American artist in 1960s and started a new art movement which we know today with the name of Pop Art. His famous creations include "Drowning Girl", "Look Mickey", … [Read more...] about How to Create Pop Art Effects in Photoshop

How to Create an Ink Portrait Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on March 21, 2018 4 Comments

How to Create a Ink Portrait Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I'll show you the process of creating an artistic ink portrait effect in Photoshop. We'll be using the ink brushes and textures to get this effect. The tutorial is very easy mostly it has the extensive use of layer mask and brushes … [Read more...] about How to Create an Ink Portrait Effect in Photoshop

How to Add Soft Colorful Effects to Images

Posted on January 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

How to Add Soft Colorful Effects to Images

Learn how to easily add soft colorful effect to images by applying a bunch of adjustment layers and using the blending modes. We'll first brighten up the image using blending modes and then we'll play around with adjustment layers to add effects to … [Read more...] about How to Add Soft Colorful Effects to Images

How to Add Light Leaks Effect to Images in Photoshop

Posted on November 20, 2017 2 Comments

How to Add Light Leaks effect to Images in Photoshop

This tutorial will show you the process of adding colorful light leaks effect to any image in Photoshop. The tutorial is very simple and short even can be followed by the beginners. We'll first color grade the image for the final effect and then … [Read more...] about How to Add Light Leaks Effect to Images in Photoshop

Lighting Effect Photoshop Tutorial

Last updated on December 15, 2017 2 Comments

Lighting Effect Photoshop Tutorials

In this Photoshop tutorial, I'll show you how to light up even a black/white image using lighting techniques in Photoshop. We'll learn how to use an adjustment layer to achieve realistic and believable light effect in Photoshop. You'll also learn how … [Read more...] about Lighting Effect Photoshop Tutorial

How to Create a Bokeh Effect in Photoshop

Posted on July 12, 2017 2 Comments

How to Create Bokeh Photo Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a bokeh effect in Photoshop. We'll use a city photo for creating bokeh effect and then we'll use rainy texture to add rain effect. At the end, we'll use adjustment layers to finish up the final effect. … [Read more...] about How to Create a Bokeh Effect in Photoshop

Turn a Boring Photo Into an Interesting One

Posted on July 1, 2017 2 Comments

Turn the Boring Photos into the Interesting Ones

This tutorial will teach you how to turn a boring image having low contrast and light into an interesting one. Whenever we capture pictures sometimes we take the shot which we want but it often happens the shot can be dull, flat and has more shadows. … [Read more...] about Turn a Boring Photo Into an Interesting One

How to Edit a Landscape Shot in Photoshop

Posted on June 20, 2017 Leave a Comment

How to Edit a Landscape Shot in Photoshop

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to edit a landscape photo in Photoshop. For this tutorial, we'll be turning a landscape in the sunset hour mood with some golden highlights over the sky and the lake. You'll learn how to make an adjustment in … [Read more...] about How to Edit a Landscape Shot in Photoshop

How to Enhance Images in Photoshop

Posted on May 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

How to Enhance Images in Photoshop

In this tutorial, you'll learn how you can enhance your portrait photo or any other image using Photoshop. I'll give you some tips and tricks for improving light and contrast so the image can pop out beautifully. We'll use adjustment layers, Camera … [Read more...] about How to Enhance Images in Photoshop

5 Pro Tips & 7 Steps to a Double Exposure Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on July 8, 2024 41 Comments

In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a double exposure effect in Photoshop. The double exposure effect can be achieved through combining multiple stock images, experimenting with blend modes and using adjustment layers. We'll also learn how … [Read more...] about 5 Pro Tips & 7 Steps to a Double Exposure Effect in Photoshop

How to Create a Lomography Photo Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on May 31, 2017 Leave a Comment

How to Create a Lomography Photo Effect in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial, I'll show you how to create a Lomography photo effect in Photoshop. Lomo images often have unusual blue, green and yellow tints, we can easily replicate this in Photoshop. We'll begin by increase the brightness of the … [Read more...] about How to Create a Lomography Photo Effect in Photoshop

How to Add a Sunset Effect in Photoshop

Posted on April 20, 2017 Leave a Comment

How to Add Sunset Effect in Photoshop

This tutorial will teach you how to add a sunset effect to your photos in Photoshop. First, we'll create a sunset gradient by selecting sunset color tones and then we'll apply it to the image. After that, we'll match the color of whole image using … [Read more...] about How to Add a Sunset Effect in Photoshop

Easy 5 Steps to Create a Retro Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on May 31, 2017 Leave a Comment

Easy 5 Steps to Create a Retro Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a retro effect in Photoshop. You'll learn how to turn a photo into a retro one using adjustment layers and adding a bit of noise. After reading this tutorial, you'll be able to make your own retro effect … [Read more...] about Easy 5 Steps to Create a Retro Effect in Photoshop

Tips for Adding Easy Effect with Photoshop

Last updated on May 31, 2017 2 Comments

In this tutorial I'll show you how to add easy effect to your photos in Photoshop. You'll learn how to turn your ordinary images into an interesting one using these tips. We'll be achieving a soft glow effect using adjustment layers and by painting … [Read more...] about Tips for Adding Easy Effect with Photoshop

Easily Create a Digital Painting Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on August 12, 2017 Leave a Comment

Easily Create a Digital Painting Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a digital painting effect in Photoshop. We'll use the city image to turn it into a digital painting using Cutout filter and then use the adjustment layer to make some color adjustments. Finally, we'll … [Read more...] about Easily Create a Digital Painting Effect in Photoshop

Create a Hand Drawn Pencil Sketch Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on August 12, 2017 Leave a Comment

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to give your photos a hand drawn pencil sketch effect using Photoshop. We'll use a color photo and then we'll turn it into a realistic pencil effect. We'll use adjustment layers, filters, and blend modes to achieve … [Read more...] about Create a Hand Drawn Pencil Sketch Effect in Photoshop

9 Steps to Add Bokeh Photo Effects in Photoshop

Last updated on May 31, 2017 Leave a Comment

Bokeh Photo Effects in Photoshop

In today's Photoshop tutorial, I'll show you how to add beautiful bokeh photo effects to your photos in just 9 steps. Creating bokeh photo effects in Photoshop is easy and you can create this effect in just 5 minutes. We'll first begin by adding … [Read more...] about 9 Steps to Add Bokeh Photo Effects in Photoshop

How to Create Snow Photo Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on May 31, 2017 2 Comments

How to Create Snow Photo Effect in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial, I'll show you how to create snow effect with Adobe Photoshop. You'll learn how to create snow in Photoshop using filters and creating a beautiful snowy scene. You'll also learn how to use filters, brushes, adjustment … [Read more...] about How to Create Snow Photo Effect in Photoshop

Create Retro and Vintage Photo Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on May 30, 2017 6 Comments

How to Create Retro Effect in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial, I'll show you how to give a retro and vintage look to your photos in Photoshop. We'll use an adjustment layer to achieve the retro effect and after that, we'll give our photos an old style vintage look by creating vignette … [Read more...] about Create Retro and Vintage Photo Effect in Photoshop

Sketch Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on May 30, 2017 Leave a Comment

Photoshop Tutoriasl : Skecth Effect in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial, I'll show you how to transform your photos into a black/white and colourful sketch. We'll use the adjustment layers and blend modes to achieve artistic and sketch effect in Photoshop. You'll also learn how to work with … [Read more...] about Sketch Effect in Photoshop

Hard Light Effect in Photoshop

Last updated on May 4, 2017 4 Comments

Hard Light Effect

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you how to add hard light effect to an image. Hard light effects also known as high contrast effects. This tutorial will walk you through the some simple steps to achieve the hard light effects. You'll also learn … [Read more...] about Hard Light Effect in Photoshop

Soft Vintage Photo Effects in Adobe Photoshop

Last updated on December 14, 2017 2 Comments

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In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you how to add soft vintage photo effects to your photos. This tutorial is perfect for those who want to turn their ordinary photos into the vintage one. We'll learn how to work with adjustment layers, layer … [Read more...] about Soft Vintage Photo Effects in Adobe Photoshop

Quick Tips to Add Soft Photo Effects in Photoshop

Last updated on August 12, 2017 4 Comments

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In this tutorial I'll show you how you can add a nice soft photo effects to your photos. This tutorial is dedicated for those who are willing to know that how they can add beautiful soft photo effects to their photos. At the end of the tutorial I'll … [Read more...] about Quick Tips to Add Soft Photo Effects in Photoshop

How to Add Fantasy Soft Light Effect to your Photos in Photoshop

Last updated on December 15, 2017 5 Comments

How to Add Fantasy Soft Light Effect to your Photos in Photoshop

In this tutorial I'll show you how you can add fantasy soft light effect to your photos in Photoshop. You will learn how you can soften skin without blurring it, reducing skin flaws and blemishes and working with beautiful soft light effects. You'll … [Read more...] about How to Add Fantasy Soft Light Effect to your Photos in Photoshop

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