Master the essentials of photo manipulation in Adobe Photoshop with this comprehensive 52-minute free course. Learn how to combine images, match color, contrast, and saturation, and utilize smart objects, layer masks, and layer modes. Explore techniques for finding and preparing images, including using Photoshop's Generative Fill for background extension and object removal. Discover various methods for extracting images, blending them using layer modes, and creating depth with clipping masks. Practice composition skills, including warp transform, and dive into color matching, contrast adjustment, and saturation control. Create realistic light and shadow effects, apply finishing touches with global adjustments, and explore advanced compositing techniques. By the end of this course, gain the skills to create professional-looking photo manipulations and enhance your digital imaging capabilities.