Applying textures in Photoshop - the creative tutorial for atmospheric photo effects

The right texture kick for your images

Your image or design has something, but it's still missing that little something extra? Then use textures to conjure up snow and fire, light and textiles, even sparkling milk effects and falling leaves! In this creative tutorial by Marco Kolditz and Stefan Riedl , you can find out how to do this and which settings you can use to create the desired atmosphere, a new look and a very special lighting mood.

Instructions and inspiration - applying textures to photos and images

Over 120 inspiring minutes await you, in which practical example follows practical example. You will encounter clear instructions and creative image ideas along the way. Always in view: No matter which texture is applied to which image, in the end the newly incorporated effects and motifs should look seamlessly convincing, just as if the editing had never taken place.

Photoshop in action - editing methods for effective image experiences

Texture plus photo equals effect - this calculation always works. However, the question remains as to whether the result also looks coherent - a question that you will confidently answer in the affirmative after this tutorial:

Marco Kolditz explains how to use a wide variety of textures in a targeted manner . Some textures, such as a sunlit light beam, are applied to your image using blending modes. For other textures, however, such as falling autumn leaves, it is advisable to crop them first. You can learn how to create outstanding photo effects in the tutorial.

Once the new image elements are in your photo, refine their position, alignment and size. Transformation and deformation are the order of the day - until one image fits perfectly on top of the other ...

For a harmonious overall impression, coordinate aspects such as brightness, color and depth effect. Learn step by step how to use tonal value correction, gradation curves, masks, saturation, filters and many other Photoshop tools to give your images a spectacular texture kick .

The practical examples in the tutorial - image ideas that will inspire you!

In the course of the tutorial, trainer Marco Kolditz will show you how he enhances different photos with a wide variety of textures. Among other things:

Adding falling snowflakes and a cool sun flare to a frosty shot to create a more wintry atmosphere. A photo is painterly applied to a cloth with a textile texture. A tree flares up in flames and lets billows of smoke rise. A grid texture is first cut out, worked into the picture and then overlaid with a rust effect for refinement. Finally, a snail is given a completely new skin with the help of a milk texture.

Textures are included as working material so that you can apply what has been shown to your own pictures . Take a look at our textures category and discover the wide range of editing options that result from using textures.

Textures in graphic design: How to create a poster

Fancy a bonus? In his tutorial, Stefan Riedl shows you how you can use textures in graphic design to create fascinating layouts. He uses blending modes, clipping masks and layer masks to create a poster with the Barcelona look that is really worth seeing.