Photoshop & Lightroom Tutorials, Presets & Actions

1,264 free and PRO tutorials, plus Lightroom presets, Photoshop actions, brushes and LUTs. Filter by topic, software, skill level or downloads, or search for a tool or technique.

Man in a blue shirt standing against a checkered black-and-white background, demonstrating how to create and replace a custom background in Photoshop
 

From cutting subjects out to switching Backgrounds to any Pattern of your choosing, this is one episode you don’t want to miss!

Composite of a blue-skinned figure with glowing fire in each hand standing beside motorcycles at night, demonstrating a realistic photo composite with visual effects
 

Learn how to calculate advanced perspectives, create shadows, cut out subjects, and add light sources to an image. We also cover how to photograph and composite your subjects into a new background so they really stand out.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Advanced  |  3.25 hours

20 Sample Images  |  4 Photoshop Brushes  |  1 Photoshop Action

100 out of 5
( 13 )
Smiling couple photographed with a white Polaroid-style photo frame border, demonstrating how to make a Polaroid framed picture in Photoshop
 

In today’s episode, we show you how to make a Polaroid framed picture in Photoshop!

Blonde woman lit dramatically with a glowing lens flare beside her, demonstrating the best way to use lens flares in Photoshop
 

When are flares appropriate in photos? Why can’t you customize the Photoshop Lens Flare Filters?? In today’s episode, we show you the best way to use Lens Flares in Photoshop and answer those burning questions!

Nude figure curled up and suspended by dark hair from the ceiling of a blue room, illustrating how to suspend a person in the air in Photoshop
 

In this tutorial, you’ll learn all about how to cut out objects, custom brushes, match colors, step and repeat, composite theory and more. Elevate your compositing skill with this challenging lesson!

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  1.5 hours

7 Sample Images

100 out of 5
( 9 )
Two women laughing against a bright yellow brick wall, one holding a red skateboard, demonstrating the best way to use color in Photoshop
 

Join us in today’s episode as we discuss color theory, give you some inside tips and tricks, and put them to use in Photoshop!

Skateboarder captured mid-trick against a white background, demonstrating how to freeze motion in natural light
 

Freezing Motion can be incredibly useful in photography because it will allow you to create images that the human eye cannot. By utilizing shutter speed, cameras can freeze a tiny moment in time perfectly.

Surreal composite portrait of a teal-skinned woman with wire-wrapped hair holding a glowing spark of light, illustrating a visual effects composite portrait
 

Learn to create stunning effects with light and fire in this compositing tutorial. We cover how to blend and composite multiple images, add textures, create blurs, dodge and burn, shape the body, and work in LAB Color Mode to create dynamic colors.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  1.5 hours

7 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush

100 out of 5
( 8 )
Woman in black activewear standing against a white background, demonstrating how to transform the body in Photoshop
 

Altering a model’s Body Proportions is a very controversial topic. In today’s episode, we show you some techniques to get a great transformed Body without pushing it too far.

Silhouette of a photographer on a hillside beside a rooftop tent and vehicle at dusk, illustrating travel photography gear suggestions
 

We compiled a list of photography gear perfect for any traveler. The gear includes both professional and budget items. The budget gear will definitely get the job done, but it is good to know what the professionals use also.

Fantasy composite of a woman with large dragonfly-like wings and an armored dress, illustrating a graphic composite in Photoshop
 

Follow along as we demonstrate how to composite intricate details, use Blending Modes, color tone, and create perfect cutouts with Refine Mask.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  2 hours

6 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush  |  6 Custom Textures

100 out of 5
( 6 )
Woman with a shaved head screaming with sharp vampire-like fangs, demonstrating how to turn teeth into sharp fangs in Photoshop
 

Are you ready for our fourth and final Halloween episode?? Learn how to shape teeth into sharp fangs to give your images some real “bite!”

Close-up of a woman's face with a bloody scar across the cheek and bloodied fingers near her mouth, demonstrating how to create a scar in Photoshop
 

In our third Halloween Episode, we show you how to create realistic scars in Photoshop! Wow humans and zombies alike with this scary gash technique!

Profile of a person's head with a transparent skull and a red snake visible inside, illustrating the power of using blending modes in Photoshop
 

Explore artistic options and learn how quickly you can accomplish them with a simple Blending Mode change!

Close-up portrait of a woman with curly hair and fully blacked-out eyes, demonstrating how to black out eyes in Photoshop
 

Making eyes all black is faster than you might think, and is definitely a terrifying effect to add to your images! Join us in the spirit of Halloween as we show you how to black out eyes in Photoshop!

Photographer in an orange jacket setting up a camera on a tripod beside a waterfall, illustrating accessories for time-lapse photography
 

We’ve been dabbling in the Time-lapse world here at Phlearn we decided to share with you some of our suggestions for gear & accessories based on what we’ve tried out, and their alternatives.

Woman in a white dress sitting on a bench in an autumn park, demonstrating how to use the Patch tool in Photoshop
 

As long you you have an area in your image to sample, using the patch Tool should be very easy to do. In today’s episode, we’ll show you how to use the amazing Patch Tool in Photoshop!

Woman in a yoga pose outdoors with a blurred green background, demonstrating how to fake depth of field in Photoshop
 

Everyone wants a beautiful out of focus Background once in a while, but what if you can’t achieve the look in-camera? In today’s episode, we show you how to fake Depth of field in Photoshop!

Muscular man curling a dumbbell against a dark background, demonstrating the fastest way to dodge and burn in Photoshop
 

Everyone wants a beautiful out of focus Background once in a while, but what if you can’t achieve the look in-camera? In today’s episode, we show you how to fake Depth of field in Photoshop!

Surreal portrait of a person with pale, liquid-like skin and splashing colored liquid above their head, a behind-the-scenes look at a liquid portrait photoshoot
 

Come behind the scenes with Aaron Nace and the Phlearn team for our latest Pro Tutorial, “Liquid Portrait”. We discuss developing a concept, lighting, photographing splashes and much more!

Portrait of a woman with wavy hair and glowing, radiant skin against a white background, demonstrating how to create beautiful glowing skin in Photoshop
 

Skin is one of the most delicate areas when it comes to photo retouching. Learn to shape features, dodge and burn, color correct, retouch makeup, and sharpen like a pro, and make subtle changes to highlight the subject’s natural beauty.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Medium  |  2.25 hours

1 Sample Image  |  1 Photoshop Brush

100 out of 5
( 19 )
Surreal portrait of a person with pale skin composited with fiery liquid splashes around the shoulders and hair, illustrating how to cut out, blend, and color match a liquid portrait
 

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to do the photography and retouching necessary to add an amazing liquid splash effect to any portrait. Learn compositing, coloring, retouching, cutting subjects out, painting details, and dodging and burning.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Advanced  |  3.25 hours

10 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush  |  1 Photoshop Action

100 out of 5
( 25 )
Close-up of a smiling mouth with bright white teeth, demonstrating how to whiten teeth in Photoshop
 

You’ve asked, we’ve answered! In today’s episode, learn how to whiten and straighten teeth in no time!

Close-up of a man's lower face with a full beard and mustache, demonstrating how to make facial hair in Photoshop
 

In today’s episode, we give you the gift of facial Hair! Whether for fun or for professional Retouching, creating Hair can always come in handy.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

1 Photoshop Brush

Woman smiling on a beach with a man's arm around her shoulder, demonstrating how to remove an ex-boyfriend from a photo in Photoshop
 

Have you ever seen a profile picture that is cropped to show just one subject, but the hands of someone else are awkwardly still there? In today’s episode we show you the Tools to remove your ex-boyfriend in Photoshop!

Woman in a white blouse with sleek dark hair against a gray background, demonstrating how to use the Pen tool in Photoshop
 

Use the Pen Tool to create custom shapes and accurately cut objects out of their backgrounds!

Fantasy composite of robed figures gathered around a glowing blue orb beside a sleeping person, an illustration titled Island of Morel
 

Create an extraordinary fantasy image in this in-depth tutorial. Learn to tell a story through images, build and shape lighting, dodge and burn, blend, and composite several images into a scene.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  1.75 hours

6 Sample Images  |  3 Photoshop Brushes

100 out of 5
( 18 )
Split before-and-after close-up of an eye with its color changed from green to amber, demonstrating how to change eye color in Photoshop
 

You’ve seen it everywhere, but how is it done?? Today we show you how to change the color of eyes in Photoshop!

Smiling woman in a winter coat crouched in falling snow, demonstrating how to create snow in Photoshop
 

Have you ever wondered if it is possible to create snow from scratch? In today’s episode, we show you that all you need is a custom Brush and some blurs to create your own winter wonderland!

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

1 Photoshop Brush

Close-up beauty portrait of a woman with a white feather headpiece and smooth, even skin texture, demonstrating frequency separation retouching for perfect skin texture and tone
 

Having trouble finding stock images? Look no further! Here are Aaron’s top 5 favorite free stock image websites.

Links Included

Yellow and purple athletic sneaker splashing through milk against a dark background, demonstrating how to create conceptual product images in Photoshop
 

Gain the confidence to master product photography! Take an outside-the-box approach to product photos with this composite where you can learn to match highlights and shadows, retouch products, and make details selections.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  2 hours

12 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush

100 out of 5
( 9 )
Close-up of an eye with fine wrinkles around it, demonstrating how to remove wrinkles in Photoshop
 

Learn how to quickly remove and reduce wrinkles in Photoshop!

Woman in a purple and blue gown posed against a teal background, demonstrating quick photo retouching for beginners
 

Speed up your workflow and learn to quickly identify what needs to be retouched in a photo and exactly how to do it. Shape the body, smooth skin, correct color, add texture, sharpen like the pros and much more!

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Easy  |  1 hours

11 Sample Images  |  2 Photoshop Brushes

100 out of 5
( 11 )
Man in a black leather jacket in a dramatic black-and-white noir cityscape with falling snow, from a PHLEARN Presents The City stylized portrait tutorial, part 2
 

In this episode we show you how to select the green Color Range and define a Layer Mask with the selection. This technique will allow you to cut your subject out from the Background quickly and accurately.

Sample Images Included

Black-and-white noir cityscape with skyscrapers and falling snow, from a PHLEARN Presents The City stylized portrait tutorial, part 1
 

How to edit a sky photo to make it look more dramatic and how to add a city, altering the Light Levels to match it with the sky.

Sample Images Included