Dodging and burning can transform an image, but traditional tools aren’t always the best route. Instead, using curves adjustment layers in Photoshop lets you refine highlights and shadows with control and flexibility, bringing out depth in your images. Here's how.
Photoshop 2025 brings several new features that make editing faster, more intuitive, and more powerful. These updates are geared towards giving you more control and flexibility, whether you’re working on intricate retouching or creative compositions.
Photoshop 2025 has brought several new features aimed at simplifying and enhancing your editing process. Some are exciting upgrades, while others may have a few compatibility issues, but all of them are worth a closer look to see how they can fit into your workflow.
Christian Möhrle recently challenged seven pro photographers to edit the same raw photo and used it to create this video full of helpful editing tips.
You crest the brow of a hill to behold a magnificent landscape, but as you’re framing it in your camera’s viewfinder, you realize that this stunning scene is intersected by ugly power lines. Is editing them out later in Photoshop an option you would consider, or one that feels somehow dishonest?
Color toning is an essential tool in photo editing that lets you add a unique mood or style to your images. If you’ve been using Lightroom, you might be surprised to find that the same color grading tools are also available in Photoshop. Mastering these tools will help you bring your images to life in new ways, adding depth, warmth, or coolness where needed.
Before the recent advent of AI-based retouching, I struggled to make rather basic adjustments to my portraits. Using AI plugins, however, I can quickly whiten teeth and eyes, smooth over wrinkles in the fabric, and remove blemishes from a face. Portrait retouching has benefited greatly from AI-based intelligence. One area that has been neglected in this technological revolution, however, is compositing. To put it succinctly, compositing is broken. Fortunately, Adobe is aiming to fix it.
If you’ve ever tried removing wires, cables, or other distractions from your photos, you know how tedious it can be. Photoshop’s new AI-powered tool aims to change that. This feature, currently available in the Photoshop beta, lets you erase unwanted elements in a few clicks without the need for complicated selections.
In this article, I share the photo editing workflow I use for all my photos, and if you want to achieve high-quality results, this is for you.
With the rise in popularity of AI-generated images and AI-generated modifications of photographs, there has been an increased desire for transparency regarding whether AI was used wholly, or even in part, in creating an image. To aid in making this determination, Adobe is expanding the capabilities of its Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) by announcing the creation of a web-based tool called Adobe Content Authenticity.
Color grading can take your landscape images from good to great. This video tutorial walks through how to use Photoshop's Color Balance feature to enhance highlights, midtones, and shadows, creating depth and contrast in a natural and subtle way.
Every photographer encounters issues like motion blur or exposure mishaps, and it’s not always possible to fix them in-camera. Fortunately, Photoshop offers powerful tools to correct these common problems.
Removing distractions like power lines and unwanted people from your images can make a huge difference in the final result. One of the latest features in Photoshop’s beta version is a tool that lets you remove wires, cables, and even people with just a few clicks.
“Ridiculous”, “oversimplistic”, and “immensely frustrating”: photographers worldwide are weighing in on the broad social media label "AI Info". While some industry leaders see the value of the designation, the blanket “AI Info” label is also criticized as being oversimplistic. This rollout is causing some photographers to feel punished for using basic tools in Photoshop to avoid the label. I talked with some of the biggest names in commercial photography and retouching to get a pulse from industry experts.
A well-defined color workflow can save you time while allowing you to deliver client assets exactly as you had in mind.
When it comes to retouching photos, backgrounds can be tricky. Whether you're working with a complex set or a worn-out backdrop, maintaining the natural elements while cleaning it up is essential.
When retouching your images, having a variety of techniques can make all the difference. Not every approach works for every photo, so learning multiple methods can help you adapt based on the image you’re working with. In this video, you’ll see a couple of ways to color grade your images, giving them mood, atmosphere, and even a cinematic touch.
When working in Photoshop, even the most powerful computer can sometimes lag as projects grow more complex. This can become frustrating and disrupt your creative process. Rather than jumping to expensive hardware upgrades, consider optimizing your current setup.
The way you process your photos can make or break them. It’s not just about the tools you use, but about the attention to detail and the feel you want to convey.
If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to create the perfect image in Photoshop, the new “Generate Image” feature might be what you need. Whether you're working on a blog, a newsletter, or just exploring new ideas, this feature could save you time and effort.
When using Photoshop’s Generative Fill, you might assume it’s the perfect solution for removing unwanted objects. However, reality often tells a different story. Removing complex elements like fences can quickly turn into a frustrating task, especially when Generative Fill keeps replacing one fence with another. Here's how to get around those issues.
When your photos don’t quite capture the scene as you remember it, quick fixes in Photoshop can make all the difference.
Many photographers often wonder whether to use Lightroom or Bridge and Photoshop for managing and editing their images. Deciding between them isn’t just about preference—it’s about efficiency, ease of use, and how you prefer to organize and edit your images.
Sometimes, Photoshop settings can make or break your sanity. Here are 12 settings that will help you save time and frustration when working on your projects.
Optimizing your Photoshop workspace can significantly improve your editing efficiency and creativity. By customizing the interface to fit your specific needs, you can streamline your workflow and focus more on your images rather than navigating through a cluttered interface.
Selections and masking are crucial techniques in photo editing. However, misconceptions and outdated methods can hinder your progress. Here's one of the best and most modern ways to approach the tasks.
Learning how to see hidden flaws in your photos can transform your editing process. Here's a great trick.
Photoshop's latest update brings a series of incremental yet impactful changes, designed to enhance your editing process.
Enhancing your photos by targeting specific areas with masks can dramatically improve their quality. Here's an advanced technique that will help you take greater control.
Yes. There really are hidden secrets inside Adobe's photo processing software. Let me show you one of my absolute favorites that you can use to add easy borders to your photos. It's all hiding in plain sight inside Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, and Photoshop.
Editing can be challenging, especially when dealing with halos or outlines around masks. These common issues can detract from the overall quality of your images. Here's how to manage them.
Transferring colors from one photo to another in Photoshop is a fantastic way to achieve the look you want without extensive editing. Here's how to do it.
Photoshop’s generative AI can save you a lot of time and frustration. This tool, while powerful, can sometimes yield unexpected results. Knowing the best techniques to get the outcomes you desire is crucial.
What if your creative pen tablet can now also be your primary monitor? This new creative editing and drawing tool from Huion offers to maximize your efficiency and comfort when editing your photos.
Transforming your photos from dull to dynamic is now simpler with a new AI tool in Photoshop.
Removing people from your landscape photos can transform a good shot into a great one. But doing it manually is tedious and time-consuming. You need a faster, more efficient way to clean up your images without sacrificing quality.
Understanding color grading is crucial for creating visually compelling images. This technique can elevate your images, making them more cohesive and professionally polished.
Incredible space photos like those from NASA don't look as stunning straight out of the telescope. They need significant processing, and a crucial part of that is sharpening.
A double exposure is a great way to spice up an image. Today, we'll look at how to create beautiful double exposures in Photoshop.
Learning how to smooth skin in Photoshop can make a significant difference in the quality of your portraits. Here's how to do it in an authentic manner.
Portable monitors are becoming very common, especially because many more creative professionals adapt an on-the-go lifestyle. However, this feature-packed monitor might be perfect for photographers and other digital visual creatives.
It hasn't been a good couple of weeks for software giant Adobe. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing the company for violations of U.S. consumer protection laws, what it deems "hidden termination fees" and an overly complicated process to cancel your Adobe services. The complaint centers around Adobe's Creative Cloud offering, which bundles various software products.
There are many ways to perform dodge and burn in Photoshop. But have you ever tried to introduce color into the process? Matt Shannon shows you how in this great tutorial video.
Adding clouds to a plain sky can make your landscape photos pop. If you’ve ever wondered how to achieve this effect, Photoshop has a handy tool called Blend If. This can help you seamlessly blend clouds into your existing sky, creating a more dynamic image.
If you've watched the series Ripley on Netflix, you'll know how visually stunning the series is. Each shot is crafted with meticulous detail, and if you've also read the recent article by Kim Simpson, "The Series Every Photographer Should Be Watching" and the accompanying video, you'll understand why lighting, the use of shadow, and composition play a particular role in crafting the narrative.
Do the colors in your photos sometimes look wrong, but you don't know how to correct them? This article and video can help. I show you how to get brilliant colors in your images.
Photoshop offers a vast array of tools, but not all of them are worth your time. Some are outdated, others have better alternatives. This fantastic video tutorial will show you 10 such cases.
Dodging and burning is an editing technique that allows you to selectively adjust the brightness and darkness in specific areas of an image. This technique can add depth and dimension but can also lead to several common mistakes. This fantastic video tutorial will show you three common mistakes and how to fix them.
Today, Adobe brings its popular Firefly Generative AI technology to Lightroom in the form of Generative Remove and Lens Blur. These features will be available in all Lightroom incarnations, including the mobile app, desktop app, and web browser versions.