Practical Photoshop

SIX ESSENTIAL LAYERS FOR PHOTOS

hotoshop has many types of layers and adjustment layers available, but there are six that you’ll find you need to use again and again. Learning how they should be used may seem a little daunting for beginners, but once you’ve got to grips with them, you’ll find they play a part in the creative process

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