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. How to Create a Photocopy Effect in Photoshop

    How to Create a Photocopy Effect in Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today we will look at how to create a photocopy effect in Photoshop! This Photoshop photocopy effect can be done in just a few steps and is completely...

  2. Photo Manipulation Basics | FREE COURSE

    Photo Manipulation Basics | FREE COURSE

    Course Intermediate

    How do you combine images? Match color, contrast, and saturation? What are smart objects? Layer masks? Layer modes? Learn everything you need to know to...

  3. Affinity Photo vs. Photoshop: Which Is Better?

    Affinity Photo vs. Photoshop: Which Is Better?

    Tutorial Beginner

    Photoshop can do it all—photos, vectors, video, painting, even 3D—but can Affinity Photo do it better? Let's see how the two raster editing apps compare in...

  4. How to Create a Living Galaxy Photo Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Living Galaxy Photo Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Advanced

    Today, you will learn how to create a living galaxy photo effect in Photoshop using textures and painting techniques!

  5. What Is Matte Painting in Photoshop?

    What Is Matte Painting in Photoshop?

    Tutorial Intermediate

    What is matte painting? You'll usually hear it used when discussing films, especially sci-fi and fantasy movies. However, the term matte painting has become...

  6. How to Create Tim Burton Inspired Art in Photoshop

    How to Create Tim Burton Inspired Art in Photoshop

    Tutorial Advanced

    Today, we'll be creating our very own Tim Burton photo filter! We'll cover what makes Tim Burton's art so recognizable. Then, we'll recreate this iconic...

  7. How to Create a Photo Caricature in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Photo Caricature in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial we will use the transformation, warp, and liquify tools to turn a portrait image into a fun photo caricature!

  8. How to Create Fog in Photoshop

    How to Create Fog in Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    Wondering how to change the weather in Photoshop? Today, we'll be covering my favorite fog effect Photoshop technique! It's fast, customizable, and perfect...

  9. How to Make a Poster Inspired by Star Wars in Photoshop

    How to Make a Poster Inspired by Star Wars in Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    If you want to make a movie poster, in this tutorial you'll learn how to create a Star Wars-style poster in Photoshop. You'll learn the ins and outs so you...

  10. How to Change Color in Affinity Photo

    How to Change Color in Affinity Photo

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Follow this tutorial to learn all the ways of using Affinity Photo to replace a color and find the one that's perfect for your image.

  11. How to Add a Rain Effect in Photoshop

    How to Add a Rain Effect in Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, you will learn how to add rain to a photo in Photoshop. This cool technique can simulate all kinds of rain, from light drizzle to a heavy...

  12. How to Make Fire Effects in Photoshop (Flames, Smoke, Embers, and More)

    How to Make Fire Effects in Photoshop (Flames, Smoke, Embers, and More)

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In today's tutorial, we will be covering five different fire effects in Photoshop. From how to add a smoke effect in Photoshop to how to make a flame in...