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Photoshop Portraits

Make Photoshop portraits just like your favorite photographers and Instagram artists.

Not sure where to get started? Just check out this list.

Photoshop Portrait Effects
How to Create a Beautiful Abstract Portrait in Photoshop

We've gathered some of the best free tutorials for Photoshop portraits and photo effects. Try out these looks to take your portraits to a new level.

From how to make amazing Photoshop actions to in-depth video tutorials, these lessons will inspire you to take on more designs.

Photoshop Portrait Quick Links

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

Photoshop Portrait Photo Effects: The Basics

How do you change the color of a subject's hair? Or blur the background in a photo? Learn these basic tips and tricks for making amazing portrait effects in Adobe Photoshop.

Easy Photoshop Portrait Tutorials

Now that you know the basics, you can finally test the waters. Try these easy Photoshop portrait tutorials to make awesome photo effects for Instagram, work projects, and more.

More Portrait Tutorials

Can't get enough photo effects? Take on a whole new adventure with this next selection of great Photoshop tutorials. Make cool portrait photo effects like cartoons, neon color effects, and traditional art!

Photoshop Portrait Videos

We know that visual lessons go a long way. So make sure to Subscribe to Envato Tuts+ on YouTube so you don't miss out on incredible portrait tutorials and thorough video breakdowns.

Here's what you'll see on the channel.

Learn to Make a Frequency Separation Action | Photoshop

Learn amazing photography tips with this video. Frequency separation is a common photo retouching technique used by photographers to clean up the skin and photo textures.

In this video, you'll learn how to create a universal Photoshop action to speed up your creative workflow.

How to Create a Cool Glitch Photo Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Create an awesome corrupted signal with this cool photo effect. This glitch effect tutorial will help you transform your portraits with exciting, retro-inspired effects. Learn how to create the entire look from scratch using just about any picture.

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Premium Photoshop Actions & Portrait Effects

Short on spare time? Just grab a premium Photoshop action from Envato Market or Envato Elements. This next collection will point you in the direction of excellent portrait effects and actions.

Further Recommended Reading

Expand your Photoshop knowledge with more fun reading material. Here are a few similar topics we recommend.

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