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Before-and-after close-up of a woman's face with red eyeshadow and lipstick showing smoothed, evened skin texture, example for mastering frequency separation retouching in Photoshop
 

Create smooth, vibrant skin tones with natural texture and details with Frequency Separation in Photoshop. Learn how to separate frequencies, edit the details and color independently of one another, and use our Photoshop action to work faster.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Advanced  |  6.75 hours

7 Sample Images  |  2 Photoshop Actions  |  1 Photoshop Brush

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Mountain stream flowing over smooth granite boulders with pine trees and peaks in the background, example for mastering Luminosity Masks in Photoshop
 

In this tutorial, we walk you through how to manually blend exposures using the power and flexibility of Luminosity Masks. You will learn to create selections based on light levels and then use those selections to paint detail back into your photos.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Advanced  |  3.5 hours

11 Sample Images  |  2 Photoshop Actions

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Close-up beauty portrait of a woman with long wavy hair and red lipstick against a white background, Ultimate Guide to Retouching thumbnail
 

Learn the art of retouching or brush up on your skills! This tutorial will teach you how the pros work to remove blemishes, smooth skin, dodge and burn, apply makeup, and sharpen images. See our exclusive PHLEARN workflow and tools in action.

Lightroom, Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Medium  |  9.75 hours

26 Sample Images  |  5 Photoshop Brushes  |  1 Photoshop Action

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Woman with red hair in a striped pastel dress standing among floating geometric cubes on a pink background, thumbnail for the Photoshop 101-301 course
 

Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop and transform that knowledge into professional skill and mastery. Learn every tool, every adjustment layer, the importance of layers, masking, and groups, how to cut objects out, and a professional workflow.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Medium  |  20.5 hours

22 Sample Images   |  5 RAW Images   |  1 Photoshop Action

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Woman lying under a sheer white canopy in warm sunlight with her hand near her face, example for mastering dodging and burning in Photoshop
 

Dodging and burning is a staple technique for professional photographers and retouchers. Learn how to sculpt highlights and shadows to add dimension, remove blemishes, and guide the eyes of the viewer to the most important parts of a photo.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Medium  |  5 hours

16 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush

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Close-up beauty portrait of a woman with curly blonde hair and a furry pink coat, example for mastering sharpening in Photoshop
 

Give your photos a professional finish with sharpening in Photoshop. Learn to enhance details, create contrast, and prepare your images for print, web, and social media.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Medium  |  3 hours

18 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Action

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Woman in a flowing white dress levitating in mid-air inside a sunlit industrial room, example for the beginners guide to levitation photography
 

Follow along as we demonstrate how to pull off a levitation effect in stunning fashion. Learn pre-production best practices, compositing, environmental retouching, adding atmosphere, and amazing effects with light.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Easy  |  5.5 hours

13 Sample Images  |  3 Photoshop Brushes

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Woman with pale hair standing beneath blossoming pink and white tree branches against a blue sky, example for mastering blending modes in Photoshop
 

Blending Modes control how different layers blend, interact, and create a combined image. Join us as we go in-depth with each of the 27 Blending Modes to add clouds to a clear sky, make colors pop, and learn to sharpen an image like a pro.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Easy  |  3.25 hours

72 Sample Images  |  1 Custom Texture

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Robed hooded figure holding a staff standing on a dune overlooking a glowing orange desert cityscape at dusk, example for creating an epic composite called A Dark Force
 

Create a sci-fi themed composite from start to finish. Learn how to photograph with a composite in mind. Then jump into Photoshop to build a background, create elements from scratch, and integrate subjects into the environment.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Advanced  |  4.25 hours

24 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Action  |  7 Photoshop Brushes

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Hands passing a blush pink leather clutch purse against a matching pink backdrop, example for the Ultimate Guide to Product Photography
 

Join guest instructor Ross Floyd as he breaks down the theory and fundamentals of lighting objects, how to accurately represent products in an image, and the business side of building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Photography & Lighting  |  Medium  |  3 hours

15 Sample Images

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Close-up beauty portrait of a woman with a curly afro and bold pink and yellow lip color against a blue background, thumbnail for the Retouching 101-301 course
 

We have delivered the most comprehensive and easy-to-follow retouching tutorial ever published. Master blemish removal, dodging and burning, and frequency separation. We’ll also cover how to retouch specific areas like eyes, hair, lips, and mouths.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Medium  |  30.5 hours

49 Sample Images   |  3 Photoshop Actions  |  2 Photoshop Brushes

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Woman in a metallic gown walking past mirrored reflections of herself against a desert and blue sky, thumbnail for the Photography 101 course
 

The most in-depth introductory photography course out there! Learn all about lenses and the fundamentals of exposure. See over 20 locations and photoshoots where we fuse techincal theory and practice.

Photography & Lighting  |  Easy  |  14.75 hours

50+ Sample Images

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Chicago skyline at dusk with illuminated skyscrapers under a cloudy sky, example for mastering Adobe Camera RAW in Photoshop
 

Learn to use Adobe Camera Raw to adjust white balance, recover details in the highlights and shadows, remove minor distractions, create HDR images, and to work seamlessly with Photoshop so that you can go back at anytime to make changes or adjustments.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Easy  |  4 hours

15 Sample Images

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Basketball sneaker in dark purple recolored to teal and orange along a diagonal split, example for selecting and changing any color in Photoshop
 

Learn to change the color of eyes, a piece of wardrobe, a product, or a background. One of the most useful and versatile skills to have in Photoshop is being able to change and manipulate color quickly and accurately.

Photoshop  |  Color & Tone  |  Medium  |  4.25 hours

16 Sample Images   |  1 Photoshop Brush

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Woman in a light dress walking away through a sunlit garden archway lined with hedges, example for advanced lighting and coloring in Photoshop
 

Get complete control over the highlights and shadows of any photo for perfect color toning, lighting effects, exposure adjustments, and seamless composites. Luminosity Blending is the best way to edit photos in Photoshop!

Photoshop  |  Color & Tone  |  Advanced  |  3.5 hours

10 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD

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Black and white portrait of a woman in a wide-brim hat with windblown hair, photographed through venetian-blind-style light stripes, example for mastering black and white in Photoshop
 

Black & white photography is an art form all its own. Learn a bit of history, some practical advice for shooting in monochrome, as well as all of the tips and tricks for editing stunning black and white images in Photoshop.

Photoshop  |  Color & Tone  |  Easy  |  3.5 hours

23 Sample Images   |  1 Photoshop LUT   |  3 Custom Textures  |  1 Photoshop Preset

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Woman with wavy brown hair cut out from its background onto a transparent checkerboard, example for cutting out hair in Photoshop
 

Learn to realistically cut out and paint hair in Photoshop. Make quick selections using Select Color Range, make advanced selections with Channels, and paint in new, ultra-realistic hair with the Brush Tool.

Photoshop  |  Selections & Masking  |  Medium  |  4.75 hours

12 Sample Images   |  10 Photoshop Brushes

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Double exposure portrait blending a man's profile with a black and white cityscape skyline, example for the Beginner's Guide to Photoshop
 

This is our most comprehensive Photoshop tutorial, and the perfect place to start learning. Improve your photos, help people look their best, and share your ideas with the world.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Easy  |  13.5 hours

50 Sample Images  |  4 Sample PSDs  |  Beginner’s Guide PDF  |  2 Photoshop Actions

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Illustration of a bearded man looking at a computer monitor showing the Photoshop icon in an office, alongside tips for improving Photoshop performance
 

Tired of Photoshop lagging? Computer crashing? Annoying errors and pop-ups? Learn how to troubleshoot common problems, customize your workspace, and speed up Photoshop on any computer!

Photoshop  |  Workflow & Productivity  |  Easy  |  2.25 hours

10 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Help Guide

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Silhouette of a person on a frozen lake holding a red smoke flare against a bright sky, example for the amazing power of the Brush Tool in Photoshop
 

Learn how to create rain, snow, and atmosphere from scratch and how paint in photo-realistic hair for perfect cutouts. Watch 15 in-depth examples of how to use some of the 35 custom Photoshop brushes included with this tutorial!

Photoshop  |  Photo Effects  |  Medium  |  6.25 hours

26 Sample Images  |  35 Photoshop Brushes

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Woman in a flowing white dress twirling in a golden sunlit field, example for light effects and color toning with gradients in Photoshop
 

Not to be underestimated, gradients are powerful tools that can be used to color tone, add lighting effects, and transform your photos.

Photoshop  |  Photo Effects  |  Medium  |  3 hours

12 Sample Images  |  4 Photoshop Gradients

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Extreme close-up of a woman's eye and eyebrow with heavy digital retouching lines showing the beauty retouching process in Photoshop
 

Master the art of professional beauty retouching in Photoshop! Learn advanced skills like dodging and burning, frequency separation, and sharpening–all for creating beautiful portraits with commercial appeal.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Advanced  |  4 hours

4 RAW Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD  |  2 Photoshop Actions  |  1 Photoshop Brush

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Before-and-after split of a woman's portrait among cherry blossoms showing a color-graded LUT applied to the right half, example for mastering LUTs for photo and video
 

Add cinematic color to your photos and videos with LUTs made in Photoshop! Learn how to create your own LUTs and then easily load them into Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro. 35 custom LUTs included!

Lightroom, Photoshop  |  Color & Tone  |  Easy  |  1.75 hours

16 Sample Images  |  30 Photoshop Coloring LUTs  |  1 PDF Install Guide

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