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Photo Effects

Manipulate any image into endless photo effects!

From cool double exposures to colorful duotones, our authors have covered lots of fun photo effect tutorials for Adobe Photoshop.

How to Add Photo Effects in Photoshop

Are you just starting out? We've gathered this list of tutorials, articles and in-depth videos to help you achieve brilliant photo effects and more.

Photo Effect Quick Links

Want to skip to some of our most popular photo effect tutorials instead? Check out these in-depth lessons from our instructors.

Photo Effects: Photoshop Basics

Before you become a photo effects wizard, you should generally know your way around the software. Get to know these key Photoshop tools and tips for some great advice.

Here are a few of our favorites.

Easy Photo Effect Tutorials

Now that you've got the basics of Photoshop down, practice your photo collage and compositing skills with these exciting tutorials. Check out fun lessons for cool portrait effects and manipulations.

Advanced Photo Manipulations Tutorials

Or take on a challenge with fantastic photo manipulation instead. This next list of tutorials includes everything from creative surreal effects to magnificent portraits.

Make elaborate photo manipulations with our instructors!

Try These Photo Effect Videos

Have you subscribed to Envato Tuts+ on YouTube yet? Don't miss out on quick tips, regular length videos, and free video courses to take you through creative Photoshop lessons step by step!

Here are a few you'll find on the channel.

Create an Abstract Diamond Lens Effect in Adobe Photoshop

In this quick tip tutorial, instructor will show you how to make a trippy, abstract portrait effect in Photoshop. Learn how to put together a vivid color grade designed to shine against an otherwise dark background.

How to Remove a Person From a Photo in Adobe Photoshop

Learn how to quickly remove a person or object from almost any photo using Adobe Photoshop. In this quick video tutorial, instructor Melody Nieves will show you how to use the Lasso and Stamp Tools to achieve this effect. Great beginner tutorial!

Watch Our Free Photo Effect Course!

Take advantage of our Free Photo Effect Tutorials over on Envato Tuts+ on YouTube. Here's one of our latest Photoshop courses.

Create Double Exposure Effects in Adobe Photoshop

Join Melody Nieves in this free YouTube course designed to show you how to make three awesome double exposure effects in Adobe Photoshop.

By the end, you'll have three high-quality results featuring cityscape, duotone, and surreal-inspired concepts.

Premium Photo Effect Resources

Ready to transform your images into compelling stories? Check out the latest resources for premium Photoshop actions from these articles.

Further Recommended Reading

Make funny caricature portraits or vintage-inspired photos. Master more amazing photo effects with the following recommended reading.

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