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A before/after split of a wedding couple embracing on rocks at sunset with a distracting object removed, with a "10 Days Of" campaign banner — How to Remove Objects and Distractions in Photoshop – Day 3 tutorial thumbnail
 

Remove objects in Photoshop with the right tool for the job: the Remove tool for most things, Generative Fill for big gaps, and a manual patch when speed matters.

Photoshop  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

4 Sample Images  |  4 Sample PSDs

A before/after split of a person by a calm lake with the photo extended beyond its original edges, with a "10 Days Of" campaign banner — Extend a Photo Beyond Its Edges in Photoshop – Day 2 tutorial thumbnail
 

Generative Expand rebuilds a photo beyond its edges: turn a vertical into a horizontal, fix the resolution it costs you, and know when the result falls apart.

Photoshop  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

3 Sample Images  |  3 Sample PSDs

A before/after of a woman in a cream lace dress walking while holding sunflowers, with a "10 Days Of" campaign banner — How Generative Fill Selections Work in Photoshop – Day 1 tutorial thumbnail
 

Generative Fill does three different jobs, and each one wants a different selection. See how to select for removing, adding and replacing, and what goes wrong.

Photoshop  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

4 Sample Images  |  4 Sample PSDs

A close-up beach portrait of a woman lying on the sand in an orange bikini and layered jewelry — Master Natural Light Portrait Editing in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

Discover the complete workflow for natural light portrait editing! Learn how to enhance sun glow, remove flare, fix underexposure, and master professional light sculpting using the latest tools. This tutorial includes 8 RAW files and a our exclusive Frequency Separation Action.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  2.5 hours

8 Sample Images (RAW Files)  |  1 Sample Image (JPEG File)  |  7 Sample TIFFs  |  1 Photoshop Action

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A couple in wedding attire standing in a golden grassy field under a warm, glowing sunset sky — How to Fix Washed-Out Skies in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

Fix dull skies in Photoshop by spending the time on the match, not the selection: position the new sky, match the light, then blend the horizon line.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

A woman in a pink crop top, white pants and a cap leaning against a wall in a casual streetwear portrait — How to Use the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

The Clone Stamp tool copies real pixels instead of inventing them. Set it up non-destructively, clone without smearing, and work across separate layers.

Photoshop  |  Object Removal & Cleanup  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

A person seen from behind in a tan shawl composited against a yellow "PETAL" text and flower graphic — Photoshop Basics: How to Use Clipping Masks tutorial thumbnail
 

A clipping mask lets one layer decide the shape of another. Learn how to build one in Photoshop, when to use it instead of a layer mask, and how to edit it.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

3 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 Before/After Pair  |  1 PDF Guide

A crescent moon over a snowy mountain peak with a silhouetted crow perched on a rooftop edge — How to Use Blending Modes in Photoshop 2025 tutorial thumbnail
 

Blending modes are grouped by what they do: Darken hides lights, Lighten hides darks, Overlay boosts contrast. Learn the three groups that matter.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

3 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

A conceptual fashion portrait of a woman in a dark red dress against a dramatic smoky red and black background — Conceptual Compositing Using Blending Modes in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

Explore Photoshop Blending Modes to easily create conceptual portraits in Photoshop! We’ll show you how to add texture and light, craft double exposures, and build captivating composites in no time. We’re even including a handy Blending Modes PDF guide to help you get started!.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  2.25 hours

22 Sample Images   |  7 Sample PSDs   |  1 Blending Modes PDF Guide

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A woman in denim overalls and a black jacket standing in tall grass, adjusting her hair — New AI Assisted Culling Feature in Lightroom tutorial thumbnail
 

AI Assisted Culling in Lightroom sorts a big shoot for you: set the criteria, let it group and rank the frames, then make the final calls yourself.

Lightroom  |  Workflow & Productivity  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

38 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

Two women lying together in a dramatic pose on a rocky beach at dusk — How to Correct Color & Exposure in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

Correct color and exposure in Photoshop inside the Camera Raw filter, region by region, so every adjustment stays editable and nothing is baked in.

Photoshop  |  Color & Tone  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 Before/After Pair  |  1 PDF Guide

A man in a black outfit posing dynamically against a plain studio wall — How to Use the Liquify Tool in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

The Liquify tool is for fixing clothes and hair, not reshaping people. Set it up on a smart object so every push stays editable and nothing is destroyed.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  2 Sample PSDs  |  1 PDF Guide

A black-and-white portrait of a woman wearing an elaborate headwrap and layered necklaces — How to Create Black & White Images in Adobe Camera RAW tutorial thumbnail
 

A good black and white image comes from the colours you started with. Use the B&W Mixer in Camera Raw to separate tones instead of just desaturating.

Photoshop  |  Color & Tone  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

A woman in a white dress and sunglasses sitting on white stadium bleacher seats — Photoshop Beta: New Nano Banana & Flux Kontext Pro Features tutorial thumbnail
 

Nano Banana and Flux Kontext Pro turn Generative Fill into a conversation in Photoshop Beta. Learn which model to pick and how to write the prompt.

Photoshop  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Medium  |  30 mins  |  1 video

8 Sample Images  |  8 Sample PSDs  |  1 PDF Guide

A before/after of a woman against a wall with pink and purple abstract light streaks added, with a "30 Days of Ps" banner — How to Create a Composite in Photoshop – Day 30 tutorial thumbnail
 

Create a composite in Photoshop that reads as one photograph: match the light, wrap it around your subject, then unify the whole frame with one adjustment.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Advanced  |  30 mins  |  1 video

7 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD

A before/after of a falconer on horseback with a golden eagle landing on his glove in the desert, with a "30 Days of Ps" banner — Lightroom vs Photoshop: Which One Should You Edit In – Day 29 tutorial thumbnail
 

Lightroom vs Photoshop is not a choice, it is a sequence: organize and batch the basics in Lightroom, then hand the one image that needs it to Photoshop.

Photoshop, Lightroom  |  Workflow & Productivity  |  Advanced  |  30 mins  |  1 video

22 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD

A before/after of a person in a tan jacket walking through grassy hills, with a "30 Days of Ps" banner — How to Export Images in Photoshop – Day 28 tutorial thumbnail
 

Every edit should produce two files, not one. Learn the Photoshop export settings that decide what everyone else actually sees, and when JPEG is wrong.

Photoshop  |  Workflow & Productivity  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD

A before/after of a mountain range with the sky replaced, with a "30 Days of Ps" banner — How to Replace a Sky in Photoshop – Day 27 tutorial thumbnail
 

Realistic sky replacement is a matching problem, not a selection problem. Learn to match the light and colour so the new sky belongs in the photograph.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD

A woman in a white lace dress lying in tall grass with a vintage film-strip border effect — Advanced Cinematic & Film Effects in Photoshop & Lightroom tutorial thumbnail
 

Master cinematic and film effects in Photoshop, Lightroom, and Adobe Camera Raw! Learn to add authentic grain, light leaks, and borders for stunning, artistic digital photos. Follow along easily with over 40 images, 27 textures, and 2 Lightroom presets included in the download.

Photoshop, Lightroom  |  Photo Effects  |  Advanced  |  4.25 hours

42 Sample Images   |  16 Sample PSDs   |  27 Textures  |  2 Lightroom Presets

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A mockup only works when it inherits the photograph’s own light. Learn the three phases: clear the surface, place the design, then borrow the light.

Photoshop  |  Text & Graphic Design  |  Advanced  |  15 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD

A woman in a sunhat and bikini seen from behind walking through a grassy field, with a "30 Days of Ps" banner — How to Match Color in Photoshop – Day 25 tutorial thumbnail
 

Match color in Photoshop with Levels instead of the automatic tools. Read the source numbers per channel, then move the target to meet them.

Photoshop  |  Color & Tone  |  Advanced  |  30 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD

A woman leaning on her hand indoors against a moody city window backdrop, with a "30 Days of Ps" banner — Advanced Skin Retouching in Photoshop – Day 24 tutorial thumbnail
 

Blend skin tones without touching the texture. Frequency separation splits color from detail so you can even out blotchy skin and keep every pore intact.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Advanced  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 Photoshop Action

A smiling man in a backwards cap and patterned shirt with a blurred outdoor street background, with a "30 Days of Ps" banner — How to Retouch a Portrait in Photoshop – Day 23 tutorial thumbnail
 

Retouch a portrait in Photoshop in the right order: clear the distractions first, correct the color next, then shape the light. Every step stays editable.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Medium  |  30 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD

A before/after of a woman on a beach at sunset with wind-blown hair and exposure corrected, with a "30 Days of Ps" banner — How to Correct Exposure in Photoshop – Day 22 tutorial thumbnail
 

Correct exposure in Photoshop instead of just brightening the photo. Convert in Camera Raw first, mask the people, then fix the one color that is off.

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

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD

A before/after of a woman in a flowing dress by tall arched windows with dramatic color grading, with a "30 Days of Ps" banner — How to Color Grade a Photo in Photoshop – Day 21 tutorial thumbnail
 

Color grading is what happens after the file is technically correct. Cool the shadows, warm the highlights, then fade the whole grade back until it belongs.

Photoshop  |  Color & Tone  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  2 Sample PSDs

A before/after of a woman touching her hair in front of building columns with color corrected, with a "30 Days of Ps" banner — How to Color Correct a Photo in Photoshop – Day 20 tutorial thumbnail
 

Color correction is the unglamorous step everything else depends on. Set the white balance in Camera Raw, carry a gray reference, and judge it properly.

Photoshop  |  Color & Tone  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD

A woman in a long red dress standing on a dry salt flat landscape, with a "30 Days of Ps" banner — How to Dodge and Burn in Photoshop – Day 19 tutorial thumbnail
 

Dodge and burn in Photoshop with two Curves layers instead of the Dodge and Burn tools. Low flow, tiny moves, and every stroke stays editable.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD

A before/after close-up portrait of a woman with adjusted skin tone, with a "30 Days of Ps" banner — Photoshop Blending Modes Explained – Day 18 tutorial thumbnail
 

Blending modes come in six groups, and the groups are the lesson. Learn what Multiply, Screen and Soft Light actually do to the layer underneath.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Medium  |  30 mins  |  1 video

8 Sample Images  |  3 Sample PSDs

A before/after of a camper van with a rooftop tent parked in a desert landscape with the sky adjusted, with a "30 Days of Ps" banner — How to Use Blend If in Photoshop – Day 17 tutorial thumbnail
 

Blend If targets your edits by brightness instead of by brush. Split the handles for a soft transition and blend a new sky or a color tone into just one range.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD

A before/after of a blank city bus-stop ad panel filled in with a desert travel advertisement mockup, with a "30 Days of Ps" banner — How to Use Smart Objects in Photoshop – Day 16 tutorial thumbnail
 

A smart object is a container: the layer you see is a live preview of a file stored inside. Scale it, filter it, and nothing is ever destroyed.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Medium  |  30 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  2 Sample PSDs

A woman in a yellow outfit posing near a basketball hoop against a blue sky, with a "30 Days of Ps" banner — How to Use the Liquify Tool in Photoshop – Day 15 tutorial thumbnail
 

Liquify has outgrown its reputation. Its most useful modern job is unglamorous: fixing a collar, a strap or a stray lock of hair without touching the person.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD