Whether you are making “Wanted” posters for a Western theme or just need to create the look of old paper for a design project, there are lots of techniques to create this effect. Ideally you can have at your fingertips a method that is scalable – so it works on small and large images – and consistent – so it looks the same from image to image if that’s what you need. This tutorial will teach you how to create that coveted “old paper” look using Photoshop’s built in layer styles tools.

Lighting is one of the more difficult aspects of an image to balance, but can be the difference between a printed brochure or poster that grabs attention or gets passed over. In this tutorial we will show you how to add light beams to your image in non-destructive method so you can adjust settings later.

One of the many uses of Photoshop is composition, or creating a picture from scratch. In this tutorial we will create an underwater environment that can be used on just about any kind of print advertising or website.