Graphic Design Tips & Tricks

Oh, Photoshop. What would we do without you? 

Initially released by Adobe in 1990, Photoshop has been the go-to software for artists and designers for over 30 years. From touching up headshots to creating digital collages to removing unwanted objects from photos, the possibilities are always endless! With the integration of Adobe Firefly (Adobe’s generative AI model), there are amazing new features in Photoshop that allow folks to push creative boundaries while being more efficient.

Whether you’re just getting started on your Adobe journey or you’re an experienced designer, Photoshop has a wide variety of tools available. Since our team uses the platform on a daily basis, we’re sharing a few of our tried and true favorites!

Our Favorite Photoshop Tools

Generative Fill

Using Photoshop's generative fill feature to add a mountain range to an image of an airplane flying in a clear blue sky

Blend Image Layers 

Using the auto blend layers tool in photoshop to add a photo of an airplane flying through a clear blue sky, to an image of a mountains with trees and a lake

Select Subject

Using the Select subject tool in photoshop to select the airplane in a photo of an airplane flying through a clear blue sky

Healing Brush Tool

Using the healing brush tool in Photoshop to remove a bird from the sky in a photo of a tall building with a clear blue sky with one bird in the sky

Spot Healing Brush

Using the spot healing brush tool in photoshop to remove a bird from the sky in a photo of a tall building with a clear blue sky with one bird in the sky

Layer Masks

Using the layer mask tool in photoshop to select and isolate the airplane in an image of an airplane flying through a clear blue sky.

Adjustment Layer Tools in Photoshop

Exposure

Using exposure to adjust the exposure in an image of a tree brand with leaves.

Hue and Saturation

Using hue and saturation to adjust the colors in a photo of a tree brand with leaves

Levels

Using levels to adjust the levels in a photo of a tree branch with leaves
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