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.

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  1. Create a Dark, Emotional Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

    Create a Dark, Emotional Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a dark, emotional scene featuring a sleeping girl. You'll learn how to combine several images to make a misty...

  2. Photoshop for Kids: Fun Reflections!

    Photoshop for Kids: Fun Reflections!

    Tutorial Beginner

    Create a fun alternate reflection from a magic mirror in this tutorial designed for kids and their parents!

  3. How to Use Luminous Selections in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Use Luminous Selections in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this video tutorial from my recent course on selections and masking, I'll show you how to use the luminous values of the image to craft perfect selections...

  4. How to Create a Surreal Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Surreal Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Learn how to easily blend different photos of light effects, create realistic lens flares and use advanced color adjustments to create a stunning, surreal...

  5. Adobe Photoshop for Kids: Multiple Me!

    Adobe Photoshop for Kids: Multiple Me!

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Teach kids how to use Adobe Photoshop layers and masks in this fun tutorial aimed at a younger audience.

  6. Advanced Photo Manipulation Techniques

    Advanced Photo Manipulation Techniques

    Course Advanced

    In this course you will learn some advanced photo manipulation techniques and create a detailed lava-filled landscape in Adobe Photoshop. We'll be using...

  7. Create a Glass Shard Reflection Double Exposure Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Create a Glass Shard Reflection Double Exposure Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    See how to reproduce the glass shard reflection double exposure effect inspired by Taylor Swift's video for her hit single, "Style."

  8. Mastering Light & Shadow in Adobe Photoshop

    Mastering Light & Shadow in Adobe Photoshop

    Course Beginner

    In this short course we will analyze how light and shadow work in the real physical world. Then we’ll look at how we can take those concepts and use them in...

  9. How to Create a Dark Batman Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Dark Batman Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a Batman-inspired artwork using a variety of photo-manipulation techniques.

  10. Create a City Destruction Scene Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

    Create a City Destruction Scene Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a city destruction scene. You'll learn how to destroy a city by adding some broken, damaged...

  11. Create a Funny Surreal Underground Scene With Adobe Photoshop

    Create a Funny Surreal Underground Scene With Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a funny surreal scene using a variety of photo manipulation techniques. As part of this tutorial, you'll learn...

  12. New Course: Creative Lighting Effects in Adobe Photoshop

    New Course: Creative Lighting Effects in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this course you will learn how to create powerful lighting effects using several techniques in Adobe Photoshop and Flame Painter. You will be creating a...