Photoshop has been the standard for photo editing for decades. Because the program can do so much, many photographers face the same questions: where do you start, which functions are really important, and how do you make your edits look better without making the photo look overprocessed?
The Photoshop Bible: 101 tips for flawless photo editing is intended as a practical guide that will help you step by step, from solid basic principles to smart techniques that help you work faster and more consistently.
Who is this book for?
This book is useful for:
- photographers who want to learn to use Photoshop more seriously (hobby and pro)
- Lightroom users who want to use Photoshop more effectively
- anyone who prefers a quick, practical tip format rather than endless theory
What will you actually learn?
The focus is practical application. The book includes tips on:
- work non-destructively, so that you can always go back and keep your original file
- portrait editing with a natural, professional look (without plastic look)
- work with layers, masks and selections for precise editing
- what you should and shouldn't do with AI in Photoshop, and how to achieve better results
- give landscapes more depth and atmosphere without going overboard
- using Lightroom and Photoshop together more efficiently for a smoother workflow
The book consists of 13 chapters: The Basics of Photoshop ▪ Opening a file or photo ▪ Working with layers ▪ Working with masks ▪ Making selections ▪ Using adjustment layers ▪ Using Photoshop's AI functions ▪ Camera Raw filter ▪ Practice: Portrait retouching ▪ Practice: Editing landscape ▪ Practice: Replacing background ▪ Photoshop and Lightroom Classic ▪ Save and export ▪ Special techniques in Photoshop A tip is shown per page (including a matching photo).
Photoshop 2025 as a basis
The book is based on Photoshop 2025 and the features that were available in the summer of 2025. If you have a newer version, you can still use most of it. If you are working with an older version, most of the tips are also applicable, except for some newer AI functions.
Handy
A key strength of this type of book is that you don't necessarily have to read it from cover to cover. You pick a topic that you are currently encountering (masks, portrait, AI, workflow) and you can get started right away. Ideal if you mainly want to make progress in your daily editing, without first taking a complete course.
The Photoshop Bible - 101 Tips for Flawless Photo Editing - Nando Harmsen, Elja Trum
Pages: 148
Price: € 30.00
Publisher: Photofacts Publishing
Also read: The Composition Bible - 101 Tips for Creative Compositions.
