Photo & Video TutorialsPhoto Manipulation

Learn photo manipulation by reading these in-depth tutorials. Or why not try our free course on compositing in Photoshop to learn all the photo manipulation tricks and techniques you'll need? If you're a beginner, you can also try Abbey Esparza's introductory course on photo manipulation in Photoshop.

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Introduction to the Content Aware Features of Adobe Photoshop
The Content Aware features within Photoshop are fairly recent technology. With these tools, Photoshop automatically samples the pixels surrounding an area to...
Kirk Nelson
5 Oct 2015
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop for Kids: Mini-Me!
Honey, I shrunk the kids! Or at least used Photoshop to look like it. In this fun collaboration project between parent and child, kids get to explore the...
Kirk Nelson
8 Sep 2015
For Kids
Photoshop for Kids: Fun Reflections!
Create a fun alternate reflection from a magic mirror in this tutorial designed for kids and their parents!
Kirk Nelson
28 Jul 2015
For Kids
How to Create a Fantasy Flaming Deer With Adobe Photoshop
In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a fantasy deer with a fire effect. You'll work with blending and adjustment layers to combine different stock...
Jenny Le
20 Jul 2015
Photo Manipulation
Adobe Photoshop for Kids: Multiple Me!
Teach kids how to use Adobe Photoshop layers and masks in this fun tutorial aimed at a younger audience.
Kirk Nelson
29 Jun 2015
For Kids
Create a Glass Shard Reflection Double Exposure Effect in Adobe Photoshop
See how to reproduce the glass shard reflection double exposure effect inspired by Taylor Swift's video for her hit single, "Style."
Kirk Nelson
26 Jun 2015
Fan Art
How Much Post-Processing Is Too Much?
WPP's recent disqualification of 20% of the contest finalists for image manipulation, without giving examples of the offending images, has raised many...
Daniel Sone
15 Jun 2015
Photo Manipulation
Quick Tip: Expanding on the Style-Inspired Double Exposure Effect
Taylor Swift's video for her hit single, Style, is dripping with cool, artistic, stylistic effects. Most of them are based around the idea of double...
Kirk Nelson
22 May 2015
Photo Effects
Create a Taylor Swift "Style" Inspired Double Exposure Effect in Photoshop
Learn how to shoot and create a double exposure effect inspired by Taylor Swift's video Style.
Kirk Nelson
5 May 2015
Photo Effects
Love Is in the Air: How to Create a Heart Shaped Smoke Ring Photo for Valentine's Day
In honor of Valentine's day, here's how to create a still life image that makes you want to snuggle up next to the fireplace with a good book. We take a cup...
Ben Lucas
4 Feb 2015
Photo Manipulation
How to Use Focus Area Selection in Adobe Photoshop
In June of 2014, Adobe released it's largest update to Photoshop since migrating to the Creative Cloud subscription model. Today, we're looking at using the...
Kirk Nelson
16 Jul 2014
Adobe Photoshop