Photo Effects

Photo Transfer Edge Effect

Photo Transfer Edge Effect

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you how to create a cool old photo transfer edge effect using a piece of stock photography, an alpha channel and the burn and dodge tools.
Selective Focus and Tilt-Shift

Selective Focus and Tilt-Shift

In this Photoshop tutorial we will explore the basic technique and options for creating selective focus without the use of a macro lens or fast exposure and the Tilt-Shift effect created by large format cameras and 35mm cameras outfitted with a Tilt-Shift lens.
Basic Graduated Neutral Density Filter

Basic Graduated Neutral Density Filter

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you how to achieve the effect of using a Graduated Neutral Density filter to make a sky more dramatic using one simple Gradient layer and the Soft Light layer blend mode.
Basic Photo Reflections

Basic Photo Reflections

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you how to create realistic reflections on water already present in your favorite photographs.
Creative Edges Using Smart Filters

Creative Edges Using Smart Filters

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you how to make some cool edge effects using the power of Smart Objects and Smart Filters in Photoshop CS3.
The Velvia Effect

The Velvia Effect

In this Photoshop tutorial you will learn how to create look of Fujifilm Velvia film, specifically the slight over saturation that has made Velvia so popular by landscape photographers through the years when film ruled photography.
Intensify A Dull Sky

Intensify A Dull Sky

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you a creative and extremely effective way to improve an overexposed image by using Luminosity and the Multiply blend mode.
Basic Sepia Tone Old Photo Effect

Basic Sepia Tone Old Photo Effect

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you an easy way to create that old photo "sepia tone" look in just a few basic steps.
Basic Image Adjustment 101

Basic Image Adjustment 101

In this tutorial I will cover the four introductory adjustments that go into a good digital photo. We will be using the Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation and Selective Color Adjustment Layers.