Black and white photo of two people lying on fallen leaves laughing, example for applying coloring, styles and presets in Lightroom Classic
 

Lightroom Classic is a versatile program with many tools to color and style your images. Follow along as we demonstrate how to use these tools, save and apply presets, and we even show you how to create HDR images and panoramas!

Lightroom  |  Color & Tone  |  Easy  |  1.5 hours

213 Sample Images

Person holding an open book in front of their face with realistic embossed text reading a quote about human life, example for adding realistic text to anything in Photoshop
 

From matching perspective to revealing and enhancing the texture below the type, you will learn how to make text look like it is part of anything in Photoshop.

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Photoshop  |  Text & Graphic Design  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 RTF File  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman in a wide-brim hat and shawl standing in golden-hour grass with warm retouched skin tones, example for retouching and improving photos in Lightroom Classic
 

Making local adjustments in Lightroom can help rescue details and remove distractions. From skin retouching to adjusting exposure, we’ll cover all the bases and show you how to do so while only affecting a specific part of your image.

Lightroom  |  Selections & Masking  |  Easy  |  45 mins

213 Sample Images

Red-lit sky with dark tendrils curling around a traffic light, in a Stranger Things style
 

Today, we’re venturing into the Upside Down to bring a giant shadow monster to life. We’ll show you step-by-step how to create the environment and the creature from scatch. Then we’ll animate them into a cinemagraph.

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Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

10 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush  |  1 PDF Guide

Group of friends roasting marshmallows around a campfire at dusk, example for editing RAW photos in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop
 

Take advantage of the power of shooting in RAW. Apply local and global edits, correct exposure and white balance, and learn the workflow for sending images over to Photoshop for more in-depth post-processing.

Photoshop, Lightroom  |  Workflow & Productivity  |  Easy  |  1.25 hours

213 Sample Images

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Portrait of a woman with windblown red hair and dark eye makeup against a bright beach background, example for the smart dodge and burn Photoshop action
 

Dodging and Burning is an extremely powerful technique that can sculpt, contour, and enhance the details of your subject. Our Actions are designed to speed up workflow for retouchers of all skill levels while helping beginners understand the method.

Photoshop  |  PRO Photoshop Actions  |  Easy

5 Sample Images  |  23 Photoshop Actions  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman with red hair in a graphic bodysuit posed dramatically in colorful pink smoke, example for choosing selects and learning workflow in Lightroom Classic
 

Master our tried and tested workflow for managing and organizing images after a photoshoot. Learn how to import and cull images, apply ratings to choose selects, apply edits, and export so that you can quickly deliver to a client.

Lightroom  |  Workflow & Productivity  |  Easy  |  1.25 hours

213 Sample Images

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Dark horror movie poster artwork with a silhouetted figure and a raised hand, image for the DIY horror movie poster contest tutorial part III
 

The last in our series of Horror movie posters! Join us from shoot to edit as we create a dark and creepy poster with some DIY special effects.

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Person in a patterned coat standing on a rocky beach holding a camera, example for importing, organizing and adding metadata to photos in Lightroom Classic
 

For the very beginner, we start in Lightroom as if you were using the program for the first time. We cover all of the features and functions you’ll need to get your images imported and organized fast and efficiently.

Lightroom  |  Workflow & Productivity  |  Easy  |  1.25 hours

213 Sample Images

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Silhouette of a horned devil-like coffee shop barista wearing an apron against an orange smoky background, horror movie poster for the DIY horror movie poster contest tutorial part II
 

In part two of our Horror Movie Poster Series, coffee and cream are transformed into our background, providing some texture and an eerie transition from light to dark.

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Ghostly wrapped figure reaching out of a foggy forest with a bird flying overhead, horror movie poster for the DIY horror movie poster contest tutorial part I
 

Join Aaron and the team for a photoshoot using some DIY effects anyone can do. Then we hop in Photoshop to bring all of our images together, do a bit of coloring, and finish things off with some texture.

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Portrait of a woman with curly hair surrounded by colorful blurred bokeh light circles, example for creating stunning bokeh effects in Photoshop
 

Add creamy, beautiful bokeh to your photos in Photoshop using this simple technique! Help your photos look magical and make more friends in the process.

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Photoshop  |  Photo Effects  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

3 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

Split before and after of a woman holding a glowing lantern, showing color tone correction, example for color toning video in Photoshop
 

Adding color to video is as easy as color toning your photos. In this tutorial, we show you how to use adjustment layers over a video timeline to make color grading a breeze.

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Photoshop  |  Video & Animation  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Video  |  1 PDF Guide

Shirtless tattooed man with arms outstretched composited among glowing candles in a dark scene, example for essential Photoshop compositing tools and techniques
 

Master the fundamentals needed to create beautiful composite images in Photoshop while we provide tips for both the photoshoot and for post-processing. Learn to match perspective, lighting, luminosity, and work with frame and element composites.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  7.25 hours

22 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush  |  1 Photoshop Action

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Woman with braided hair holding a photography reflector against a dark studio background, example for 6 ways to take better portraits with reflectors
 

To show the versatility of reflectors, we created six different lighting setups using a combination of reflectors and v-flats. A v-flat is a large reflector made from two 4’x8′ sheets of poster board taped together.

Group of people in elaborate gold and turquoise ancient Egyptian costumes posed as gods composited together, example for photographing and compositing group portraits
 

Watch a high-end studio photoshoot featuring full wardrobe, makeup, and pro lighting. Then see the images come together in Lightroom and Photoshop as we prepare the photos for client delivery. Special thanks to NVRLND, Shea Coulee, and Naomi Smalls.

Lightroom, Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Advanced  |  14 hours

39 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Action  |  1 Photoshop Brush

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Split before and after close-up of a smiling mouth showing metal braces on one side and straight white teeth on the other, example for removing braces in Photoshop
 

Sometimes there is not enough information in the image for the Clone Stamp Tool or the Healing Brush Tool to work effectively. This is where knowing how to make the most out of the brush tool comes in handy!

Fantasy composite of a woman in a black gown holding a tall dried plant staff among rocky desert terrain and purple flowers, thumbnail for the Photo Editing 101-301 course
 

What makes a great photo? In this comprehensive series, we take you from beginner to post-processing professional. Learn to make quick, subtle, and basic edits then level-up to making an all-out fully retouched composite.

Lightroom, Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  20.75 hours

139 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Action  |  1 Photoshop Brush

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Grid of dozens of Photoshop tool icons in blue and teal, promotional image for how to use every tool in Photoshop master collection
 

We all need to start somewhere. Photoshop is an immense program with a tool, tab, or technique to accomplish any creative task. We break down the fundamentals of over 60 tools from the Brush Tool, to the Pen Tool, to Channels and more!

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Easy  |  10 hours

60 Sample Images

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Fantasy composite of a woman in a black gown holding a tall dried plant staff among rocky desert terrain and purple flowers, thumbnail for the Photo Editing 301 course
 

A masterclass in high-end photo editing. See how the pros remove blemishes, clean up wardrobe and environments, dodge and burn, and then combine it all while completing a detailed composite image.

Lightroom, Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Advanced  |  7.5 hours

23 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Action  |  1 Photoshop Brush

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Man playing acoustic guitar with his head and face made invisible under a black hat, example for making yourself invisible in Photoshop
 

In this tutorial, we walk you through the process of photographing and compositing images together to create the invisible effect.

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Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  30 mins  |  1 video

9 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman in a white dress walking past a glowing lantern beside a domed adobe building at dusk, thumbnail for the Photo Editing 201 course
 

If you’re familiar with the fundamentals of photo editing but want to brush up on skills or step up your game, this tutorial is for you! Learn how to color correct and color grade, change composition, dodge and burn, subtle compositing, and see the photography process unfold!

Lightroom, Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  9.75 hours

46 Sample Images

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Split before and after of a pink and purple sunset over a lake with a moored boat, showing monitor color calibration, example for why you need to calibrate your monitor
 

As it turns out, calibrating your computer monitor is pretty important, especially for skin tones! In this video we review the Spyder 5 Elite and guide you through the calibration process.

Man holding an empty ornate gold picture frame up to the camera in front of a pond and trees, example for creating a see-through frame effect in Photoshop
 

Learn how to make a see through frame effect in Photoshop!This fun tutorial is perfect for beginners. Creating a see-through frame effect takes just a couple of minutes and anyone can do it!

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Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman with blonde hair in a fur coat photographed in profile with motion blur and warm lighting, thumbnail for the Photo Editing 101 course
 

Jump into the world of photo editing! Learn professional workflow and best-practices for editing within Lightroom and Photoshop.

Lightroom, Photoshop  |  Workflow & Productivity  |  Easy  |  4 hours

70 Sample Images

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Woman in a red top holding a black umbrella in falling rain on a path, example for the rain Photoshop brush
 

Nothing adds drama and atmosphere quite like rain! Add it to any image with this custom Photoshop brush!

Photoshop  |  PRO Photoshop Brushes  |  Easy  |  15 mins

1 Photoshop Brush  |  1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Install Guide

Illustrated portrait of a screaming man with dripping black ink covering his face and hands, example for freaking people out in Photoshop
 

Follow along during our photoshoot where we pour black liquid on Aaron’s head, then take the image into Photoshop for finishing touches, including blacking out his eyes.

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Photoshop  |  Photo Effects  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample RAW File  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman in a grey turtleneck with falling snow added in Photoshop
 

If there’s one thing we know about living in Chicago, it’s snow. Add realistic snow to any winter scene in seconds!

Photoshop  |  PRO Photoshop Brushes  |  Easy  |  15 mins

1 Photoshop Brush  |  1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Install Guide

Mountain forest landscape with fog added between the ridges
 

From mountain mist to a blazing fire, add authentic-looking smoke and fog with this exclusive Photoshop Brush!

Photoshop  |  PRO Photoshop Brushes  |  Easy  |  15 mins

1 Photoshop Brush  |  1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Install Guide

Silhouette of a hiker standing on a rocky outcrop with the text Don't Be Afraid to Fail, Be Afraid to Not Try overlaid, example for creating an inspirational video for Instagram
 

In this tutorial, you will learn how to quickly make an inspirational quote video in Photoshop. Start with an image and learn to animate text for an easy inspirational video, all in photoshop.

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Photoshop  |  Video & Animation  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide