Free Photo Manipulation Tutorials and Courses

Transform your photos into works of art. Follow our photo manipulation tutorials and get detailed step-by-step instructions on creative compositing.

All Photo Manipulation tutorials:

  1. How to Create a Dreamy Glow Effect Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

    How to Create a Dreamy Glow Effect Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, you'll learn how to add a dreamy glow effect to a photo manipulation by using a few different photos and various color adjustments in...

  2. Add Dramatic Rain to a Photo in Photoshop

    Add Dramatic Rain to a Photo in Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to add a dramatic rain effect to a photo in Photoshop. While rain effects are not new to Photoshop, we will go a...

  3. How to Create a Colorful Collage in Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom

    How to Create a Colorful Collage in Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to create a colorful, futuristic collage featuring a beautiful woman. You will also learn how to...

  4. Exploring Photo Manipulation: Analysis and Interviews

    Exploring Photo Manipulation: Analysis and Interviews

    Tutorial Beginner

    Photo manipulation and photo effects—they could cover anything from touching up a face to adding an entire universe right into your favorite photo. In this...

  5. How to Create a Dramatic Angel Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

    How to Create a Dramatic Angel Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

    Tutorial Advanced

    Today we will be putting together a dramatic and cinematic angel portrait image effect using only a handful of images!

  6. How to Create a Fun Giant Dog Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

    How to Create a Fun Giant Dog Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a giant dog playing in water using the magic of Photoshop. I promise that no animals will be harmed in the process!

  7. How to Create a Fun Fox and Coffee Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

    How to Create a Fun Fox and Coffee Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    Discover how to create a fun photo manipulation with miniature foxes invading a coffee table. Learn how to use Photoshop by creating a unique, funny scene!

  8. How to Create a Photoshop Action to Turn a Photo Into a Drawing

    How to Create a Photoshop Action to Turn a Photo Into a Drawing

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a Photoshop action to turn a photo into a drawing, creating a cool photo effect of a transition between a photo...

  9. How to Create a Wintry Deer Portrait Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

    How to Create a Wintry Deer Portrait Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Create a wintry, Photoshop portrait from scratch! Learn how to make this deer-inspired photo manipulation in Adobe Photoshop.

  10. How to Create a Glowing Winter Night Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Glowing Winter Night Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to create a fantasy photo manipulation featuring a winter night with glowing lanterns. First we'll build the base scene...

  11. How to Create an Action in Photoshop

    How to Create an Action in Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how to create an action in Photoshop so that you can design your own effects for pictures.

  12. How to Create a Neon Rainbow Photoshop Portrait Effect

    How to Create a Neon Rainbow Photoshop Portrait Effect

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Learn to create a neon rainbow portrait effect in Adobe Photoshop by inverting layers to create the perfect "glow from within" look!