Take complete control of all your image-editing ambitions using this beautifully illustrated, easy-to-understand, jargon-free guide Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format Key Features: * Fifth edition of the bestselling, widely acclaimed Photoshop Elements series * Clear instructions, downloadable color images, hundreds of examples to demonstrate features in Adobe Elements 2023 * Fully updated to include advanced Layer Masking and Retouching techniques, Photo Bashing, scrapbooking, plug-ins and a range of impressive features driven by Adobe Sensei AI technology Book Description: Produce impressive, high-quality pictures to influence your audience, grow your brand, and market your products and services. With its impressive range of sophisticated creative capabilities, Adobe Photoshop Elements 2023 is all you need to create photos you’ll love to share. Elements 2023 extends its AI capabilities by simplifying complex editing processes. Learn to stitch widescreen panoramas, remove people from backgrounds, de-focus backgrounds, re-compose images, and even create a range of calendars and greeting cards for your friends and family. The fifth edition of this widely acclaimed series will help you master photo-editing from scratch. Start by learning basic edits such as auto tone correction, image resizing and cropping, then master contrast, color, sharpness, and clarity. Take your prowess to the next level by learning how to correct optical distortion, re-shape images, exploit layers, layer masking, and sharpening techniques—create the perfect picture or imaginative fantasy illustration. You’ll also learn the online realms of animation, video creation, and third-party plug-ins. By the end of this book, you'll learn how to leverage the incredible features of Photoshop Elements 2023 with complete confidence. Note: All the images featured in the book can be easily downloaded via a direct link or from the GitHub repository link specified in the Preface. What you will learn: * How to retouch images professionally, replace backgrounds, remove people, and resize your images * Animate parts of your photos to create memes to wow your social media fans * Showcase your photos and videos with all-new collage and slideshow templates * Use image overlays to create unique depth of field effects * Discover advanced layer techniques designed to create immersive and powerful illustrations * Take your selection skills to the next level for the ultimate in image control * Develop your illustration skills using the power of Elements' huge range of graphics tools and features * Easily create wonderful effects using Adobe's awesome AI technology Who this book is for: This Photoshop Elements book is for creative and enthusiastic photographers who have elementary experience in photo editing. If you are looking to organize your picture collection, make simple yet effective edits, and take control of post-processing requirements, this is the book for you