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Creating Vintage Color Effects with Three Adjustment Layers in Photoshop

Introduction Transform any image into a vintage masterpiece using just three simple Photoshop adjustment layers. This creative approach demonstrates how to achieve rich, emotive color tones through strategic use of levels, photo filters, and black…

Shadow Marks: 15 Free Dry Brushstrokes Photoshop Brushes

Shadow Marks is a set of 15 high-resolution dry brushstroke Photoshop brushes designed to bring bold texture, movement, and contrast to modern digital artwork. Each brush was created from AI-generated texture sources and carefully refined…

Join Scott & Erik LIVE This Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is going to be BIG this year — and we’re kicking it off with a special live webcast hosted by Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna! Monday, December 1, 2025 11:00 AM ET Streaming on Facebook, YouTube, and the…

Black Friday sale at PhotoshopCAFE 4 days only

Thanks for being part of the CAFE — I appreciate you. We rarely run sales, and I haven’t done a Black Friday event in years. But after launching the new Photoshop 2026 course, some of…

Create Colorful and Decorative Christmas Text Effects in Photoshop

This collection of colorful Christmas text effects tutorials in Photoshop offers a fun way to spread holiday cheer. You can create eye-catching designs that convey your affection for family and friends with just a few…

Colorful Christmas Text Effects Photoshop Tutorials

How to Use Photoshop's Match Color Tool for Consistent Image Tones

Color consistency between images can make or break a professional composition. When combining photos from different sources, lighting conditions and camera settings create jarring color mismatches that immediately reveal the edit. Photoshop's Match Color tool…

How to Build an Element Library for Faster Photoshop Composites

Creating Photoshop composites becomes much smoother when you have pre-cut elements ready to use. Building a collection of inspiring images and cutting them out ahead of time eliminates the tedious prep work. This approach lets…