Retouching Tutorials

 

Master Lightroom Mobile’s AI Quick Actions to instantly clear skin. Use the new Blemishes tool and amount slider for professional, natural retouching results on the go.

Lightroom  |  Retouching  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD

 

On the last day of our AI series we’ll explore Lightroom Classic’s AI Culling! This tool checks for subject focus and open eyes, making your photo selection process fast and efficient.

Lightroom  |  Workflow  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

15 Sample Images

 

It’s Day 9! Learn how to use Lens Blur to make your subject pop, and zap away grain with the Denoise tool in Lightroom for super clean, professional pictures.

Lightroom  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image (RAW File)  |  2 Sample Images (JPEG File)

 

On day 8 we take things to the next level with Advanced Masking! Combine selections, refine highlights, and add glows for stunning effects.

Lightroom  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

4 Sample Images

 

Discover how AI partners like Nano Banana instantly apply advanced artistic and technical changes from one simple text prompt.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

4 Sample Images  |  4 Sample PSDs

 

On day 6 of our series we’ll show you how to use the Harmonize tool to instantly blend subjects into backgrounds, matching light and color. Plus, use Generative Upscale to enlarge photos with new, stunning detail.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

5 Sample Images  |  3 Sample PSDs

 

Discover the Select Subject Tool! We’ll show you how it expertly isolates intricate details in tough images, outperforming the traditional method for unbelievably precise and time-saving selections.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Advanced  |  15 mins  |  1 video

4 Sample Images  |  4 Sample PSDs

 

On day 4 we’ll explore Masking in Adobe Camera RAW! In this tutorial we’ll teach you how to combine selections, refine highlights, and add glows for stunning effects.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Advanced  |  15 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  2 Sample PSDs

 

It’s day 3 of our series! In this tutorial, we’ll teach you about essential file formats, including how to save your layered work and export for web or print.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

4 Sample Images  |  4 Sample PSDs

 

It’s day 2 of our series! Today we’ll show you how to use new AI Generative Expand tool to expand your images in Photoshop.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

3 Sample Images  |  3 Sample PSDs

 

Welcome to 10 Days of AI in Photoshop & Lightroom! This first episode dives into Photoshop’s top AI tool, Generative Fill. Learn to seamlessly remove distractions, add new elements, and instantly transform your scenes.

Photoshop  |  Workflow  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

4 Sample Images  |  4 Sample PSDs

 

Welcome to the final episode of our series! Today we’ll show you how to use blending modes and smart objects to create dynamic, artistic light effects that look in-camera.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Advanced  |  30 mins  |  1 video

7 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD

 

It’s day 29! Today, we’re diving into the differences between Lightroom and Photoshop. Use Lightroom for organizing and batch editing large sets of photos, and use Photoshop for detailed retouching, composites, and graphics on a single image.

Photoshop  |  Workflow  |  Advanced  |  30 mins  |  1 video

22 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD

 

Learn to export images in Photoshop! This tutorial covers saving layered files and flattened JPEGs, plus essential settings like quality, resizing, and color profiles.

Photoshop  |  Workflow  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD

 

It’s day 27 of our free series! Achieve realistic sky replacement in Photoshop by matching light and color, then using clipping masks, levels, and color balance to seamlessly blend a new sky.

Photoshop  |  Workflow  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD

 

Learn to create a realistic Photoshop mockup using the Remove Tool, Smart Objects for perspective, and adding highlights and shadows for a lifelike image.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Advanced  |  15 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD

 

Get amazing colors for your photos! Learn a simple trick to match colors from one picture to another using a powerful tool in Photoshop. It’s easy, fast, and a huge upgrade for your work.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Advanced  |  30 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD

 

It’s day 24! Learn advanced Photoshop retouching using the Remove Tool and frequency separation. Make sure to download our free action to even out skin tone!

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Advanced  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 Photoshop Action

 

In Day 23 of 30 Days of Photoshop, we’ll teach you the basics of retouching! Learn how to remove blemishes and smooth out skin tones, creating a cleaner image while preserving all the beautiful, natural details.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Medium  |  30 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD

 

In Day 22 of 30 Days of Photoshop, we show you how to fix the exposure of any photo, recovering the details in dark shadows or blown-out highlights.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD

 

Learn how to create artistic moods with our advanced color grading techniques. Manipulate tones and apply signature styles to any image!.

Photoshop  |  Coloring  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  2 Sample PSDs

 

It’s day 20! Learn how to color correct photos in Photoshop using the Camera Raw filter’s White Balance tool or handy Auto feature to fix JPEGs and raw files.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD

 

Learn how to dodge and burn in Photoshop, recovering details and adding beautiful shape and dimension to your photos.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD

 

It’s day 18 of our series! In today’s episode, learn how to use Photoshop blending modes to combine images and create stunning photo composites.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  30 mins  |  1 video

8 Sample Images  |  3 Sample PSDs

 

Blend If is Photoshop’s best kept secret. On day 17 we’ll show you how to use it to blend color and exposure effects into the highlights, midtones, and shadows of any Layer.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD

 

It’s Day 16 of our series! Learn about Smart Objects in Photoshop to maintain image resolution and make non-destructive edits with smart filters and dynamic file linking.

Photoshop  |  Workflow  |  Medium  |  30 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  2 Sample PSDs

 

Learn how to use the Liquify Tool to change the shape of clothing and protect areas you don’t want to be warped, like the body.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD

 

It’s day 7 of our series! Learn the differences between Levels and Curves. We’ll show you how to use these powerful tools for precise exposure and color adjustments.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  30 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD

 

It’s Day 6 of our series! Learn how to use Layer Masks to create stunning composite images. We’ll show you how to cut out subjects and blend new elements for a cohesive final image.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  30 mins  |  1 video

3 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD

 

In Day 5 of 30 Days of Photoshop, we show you how to use Adjustment Layers to enhance colors, fix exposure, and more!.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  30 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD

 

On Day 4 of 30 Days of Photoshop, you’ll learn to use layers and layer masks for nondestructive editing, creating photo composites with blending modes and smart filters.

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

3 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD