“Photo manipulation is the application of image editing techniques to photographs in order to create an illusion or deception (in contrast to mere enhancement or correction), through analog or digital means.” (Wikipedia)

I’ve collected a few cool Photoshop tutorials on the art of photo manipulation. Try out some of these techniques with your own images, colors and settings to get unique results. And if you don’t have any images that are fitting, head over to my favorite free stock-photo website at http://sxc.hu and find something there!

Click on the pictures to visit the tutorials! Have fun!

1. Dance Manipulation (in 2 parts)

Dance Manipulation:  Part1 Part 2

2. Create amazing water-drenched photomontages

3. Surreal Photo Manipulation with Twisting Water

4. Alien Invasion

5. Create a Face Shattering Effect

6.  Cute Green Apple Photo Manipulation

7. Make a Melting Camera Scene

8. Create a Severed Arm

9. Apply texture to uneven surfaces

10. Robot Bug Photo Manipulation

11. Apple in Disguise Photo Manipulation

12. Torture a Man and Stitch Him Up

13. Powerful Mental Wave Explosion Effect

14. Constant slip

15. Mold Paint Splatter to a Face

I hope you’ve enjoyed the tutorials and been able to make some interesting manipulations!

Thanks for reading