The Pen tool and paths

James Paterson

With a decade as a writer and photographer behind him, James knows exactly which Photoshop and Lightroom tools and techniques matter most.

There’s no getting around it: the Pen tool is one of the trickiest to master in Photoshop. But there’s a reason why those who do learn to love it. It’s a powerful tool, whether you want to create smooth shapes or isolate and cut out parts of your photos. All it takes