Dreamy, Magical and Lighting Effects Photoshop Tutorials

Dreamy, Magical and Lighting Effects Photoshop Tutorials

Many years ago, Photoshop tutorials primarily focused on special effects, often resulting in some rather unattractive results. At that time, even the most basic effects were appreciated, as designers and artists started to explore the Internet as a rich source of inspiration and creativity.

However, as the demand for more sophisticated and visually appealing effects grew, tutorial creators began to respond accordingly. A new era of well-designed tutorials emerged, offering a variety of eye-catching techniques that showcased innovative ideas. This shift brought forth an array of tutorials highlighting dreamy, magical, and luminous effects that truly enhance artistic expression.

Today, these resources not only foster creativity but also inspire artists to experiment and refine their skills. Engaging with these tutorials can lead to the discovery of new styles and methods that will enrich any design project.

Create a Dreamy Lighting Portrait Effect in Photoshop
In this Photoshop tutorial by Andrei Oprinca you will learn how to create a nice spotlight illumination on an image using the brush tool for a dreamy lighting effect. It’s not a difficult effect to achieve but patience is needed. The author used a single stock image which can be downloaded for free here. More
Create a Beautiful Romantic Photomanipulation in Photoshop
Learn how to create a beautiful romantic scene with a dreamy surreal style in a few easy steps using Adobe Photoshop.
Shattered Photocomposition With Lighting Effects in Photoshop
Learn how to create an striking shattered photo composition with colorful lighting effects in Adobe Photoshop.
Advanced Dave Hill Effect Photo Manipulation Tutorial – Photoshop Roadmap
In this advanced Photoshop tutorial by PSD Box, Andrei shows how to transform a daytime photo into a nighttime scene. They start with basic adjustments like cropping and precise sky selection using color range and layer masks. Adding a dark, cloudy sky layer sets the nighttime tone, enhanced by layer
Create a Levitation Photo Effect in Photoshop
In this video tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a flying effect in a photo. The author shows how to use a background image and a levitating model image, explaining each step in detail. He begins by cutting the model out from the original background using the quick selection tool
Fantasy Lighting Effects in Photoshop
In this tutorial, Murilo Maciel will show youhow to use a standard stock model, and apply layers of light and, brushes and vector shapes to generate a beautiful fantasy image. Process Preview Read this tutorial at Digital Arts Online More
Add Stylish Lighting Effects to a Photo in Photoshop
In this tutorial by Fabio Sasso you will learn how to apply lighting effects to a model shot with a fresh, stylish spin. The author’s secret is to keep it simple and give a 1980s look, without overdoing it, for a sophisticated feel and not a retro pastiche. Process Preview Read this tutorial at Digital […] More
Create a Romantic Sunrise Effect in Photoshop
In this intermediate difficulty level tutorial you will learn how to create an awesome romantic manipulation in Photoshop. You will see how to create the lighting conditions that you want using layer styles and adjustment layers. Read tutorial at PSDBox More

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