Photoshop

There is an ever-increasing number of features added to our cameras, designed to simplify tasks such as focusing and determining the correct exposure. I love the process of taking pictures, and this move toward a reliance on automation is of little interest to me. However, I am far more skilled at taking photos than editing them, so I welcome Adobe’s determination to simplify tasks like removing objects, adjusting color, or smoothing skin.

If you're cranking up saturation on every photo, you might be destroying your subject's skin tones. The difference between Photoshop's vibrance and saturation tools can make or break your portrait edits.

Editing can make or break a portrait, yet most people focus on the wrong details when trying to improve their work. The difference between amateur and professional-looking portraits often comes down to a handful of specific techniques that direct the viewer's attention exactly where you want it.

Removing glare from glasses is a constant challenge when editing portraits, especially if you want a clean, realistic look without losing facial detail. Whether shooting professionally or for fun, glare can detract from your photos, making mastering this skill valuable.

Adobe continues rolling out new features for Photoshop, and two recent additions deserve your attention if you work with text or color adjustments regularly.

Restoring damaged photographs with AI can seem straightforward, but getting realistic results requires more than just a good algorithm. Knowing how to blend AI with human adjustments can drastically improve your restoration workflow.

Customizing Photoshop’s toolbar to match your workflow can streamline your editing process significantly. By eliminating unnecessary tools, you keep only the essentials visible, simplifying your interface and saving valuable editing time.

Photoshop has released a wave of new updates, and knowing these fresh tools can easily streamline your editing.

Adobe's new "variance" feature in Camera Raw completely changes how you adjust colors and tones. If you regularly edit portraits, landscapes, or any imagery involving varied color ranges, it's worth understanding exactly how this tool can improve your editing efficiency and results.

Done right, gradient colors offer flexibility and creative freedom beyond standard color adjustments. Here's a creative way to make them in Photoshop.

Adjustments and adjustment layers are tools you'll regularly use in Photoshop to fine-tune brightness, contrast, color, and tone in your images. Knowing how and when to use each method effectively can sharply increase your editing flexibility and efficiency.

Adobe Photoshop's June 2025 update is here with powerful new tools that simplify tasks you've probably found tedious in the past. Here's a look.

Mastering color channels is a powerful Photoshop skill, crucial for achieving precise cutouts and unique creative effects. Channels can significantly elevate your editing capabilities, especially for handling images with intricate details or soft edges.

How might you take a night photo of an observatory near the entrance of Joshua Tree National Park? We take you behind the scenes to discuss photographing this image for a local magazine and some quick problem-solving. And you'll learn more about how to create photos such as this.

Strikingly deep blue skies can transform your landscape photos from good to captivating. Here's a technique to ensure your images have a more vivid and professional feel.

The colors in your photos aren't always perfect straight from the camera. Knowing how to easily and naturally restore vibrant colors, especially in plants or trees, will dramatically improve your images without making them feel fake or overdone.

Using clipping masks in Photoshop might seem like something aimed mostly at graphic designers, but there are times when this tool can improve your photo edits. Knowing when and how to use a clipping mask can simplify certain editing tasks and give your images a more polished look.

Color coordination in photography isn't just about aesthetics; it creates a stronger emotional impact. Getting colors right elevates your images, making them feel intentional and refined.

Wacom’s Cintiq line offers precision illustration and editing pen displays with high-resolution screens and reliable color accuracy. These three new options take them to a whole new level.

The latest AI selection tools in Lightroom and Photoshop are set to significantly simplify your editing process. By automating precise selections, these tools reduce the complexity of edits, allowing you to focus more on creative decisions.

If you've ever felt confused deciding whether to use Photoshop or Lightroom for color adjustments, you're not alone. Adobe’s latest updates have added to this confusion by offering overlapping color editing features in both apps.

Photoshop's latest update introduces cloud-based processing for the Select Subject tool, aiming to dramatically improve the accuracy of selections. If you frequently cut subjects from images, particularly complex ones, this feature significantly simplifies your workflow.

Adobe Photoshop’s frame tool recently got a substantial upgrade that makes it more versatile and useful, especially if you're creating unique visuals or presenting images for sale. This tool often goes unnoticed, yet it opens up new creative options and practical applications.

PSD templates streamline your workflow by packaging complex Photoshop effects into reusable files. Learning how to create your own means custom tools that exactly match your style and specific needs.

For the first time in over a decade, Photoshop’s Actions panel is getting a significant update. If you want a faster, smarter way to try out edits or explore effects without needing to build custom actions from scratch, this new feature is worth a look.

Photoshop has a new tool for removing reflections from images, making it much easier to fix problems that used to be time-consuming. Glare and reflections on glass, water, or shiny surfaces can ruin an otherwise good shot, and fixing these has always required careful, manual editing.

Adobe recently released a new removal tool in Photoshop beta, offering a streamlined way to eliminate unwanted objects without relying on generative fill. This update simplifies editing, saves your generative credits, and delivers cleaner results.

Adobe has updated Photoshop with an innovative new Actions Panel, making workflows faster and more intuitive.

Photoshop's generative fill and generative expand tools can seem impressive at first, but there's a critical limitation you need to know about before relying on them heavily. Understanding these tools' limits is crucial for anyone editing high-resolution images intended for professional use or large prints.

Adobe just rolled out a significant update to Photoshop’s Hue/Saturation (HSL) adjustment tool, and it’s something you'll want to know about.