Get Creative With Photographic Textures

Bring out Your Inner Artist

What you'll learn
Learn what textures are and how to apply them
Learn how to blend textures with your photos in Adobe Photoshop
Learn how to use your tablet to make your own textures
Get creative with your photography and enhance your artistic expression
Requirements
I will be using Adobe Photoshop as well as an iPad Pro. If you wish to follow along, you'll need a current version of Photoshop.
Description
Have you been curious how other photographers have been creating such unique imagery with their photos? I'll bet that some of them are using this technique. In fact, they even used textures on photos in the film days! Yes they did! This class will show you how to add textures to your images for a super-artistic look and feel. I'll show you how to choose textures that will compliment your image, change the mood, and enhance empty space. You'll see a step by step demonstration in Adobe Photoshop of how to blend textures with layer masks, blending modes, and more. I'll even show you how you can create your own textures any time in the future. This is going to be fun and you'll be amazed what you can do with your photos! You'll need a recent version of Photoshop to follow along. Photoshop Elements will work too. Don't forget to download the free textures I have provided for you to experiment with. They're one's I created myself and you'll see how easy and fun it is to create them yourself. A basic understanding of Photoshop Layers is helpful but not required. It will just make it easier for you to follow along. I've been teaching this class for nearly a decade. That's how much fun and popular textures are.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Understanding Textures

Lecture 2 Understanding Textures

Section 3: Photos That Work Well with Textures

Lecture 3 Photos That Work Well With Textures

Section 4: Choosing the Best Texture for your Image

Lecture 4 Choose The Best Texture and Where To Find Them

Section 5: Adobe Photoshop Practice

Lecture 5 Blending Textures In Adobe Photoshop

Lecture 6 Make Your Own Textures in Procreate

Section 6: Key Takeaways

Lecture 7 Conclusion

Photographers who wish to enhance their artistic expression through the use of texture imagery.