Exposing Illusions caters for every level of Photoshop learner from beginner to pro with projects that suit all abilities. My creative projects are designed in a path that guide you from novice to master, or you can simply dive into whatever creative projects interest you to learn new Photoshop techniques you may not have seen before.

Exposing Illusions is primarily catered to photographers with DSLR or mirrorless cameras and a Photoshop subscription.

(It can be done with phone photos but they don't give you the quality to make sellable prints.)

You may be able to replicate these techniques in other editing programs but I can't guarantee it.

Other key pieces of gear (like backdrops and stands) will eventually make your life easier but I'm all about affordability and will show you how to use budget alternatives for now. Then if you wish to level up your gear I have a resources page available with the equipment I recommend.

There's no need to complete every project although, speaking from experience, you’ll have a fantastic time if you do! But I recommend at least reading or watching each one to learn the skills and discover new techniques as the projects do build on each other.

You can put in as little or as much time as you desire. There’s no pressure to complete projects at a pace you’re uncomfortable with but the more time you commit, the faster you’ll see success. I recommend learning or trying a new project each week or fortnight (if time permits) to make real progress.

If you already know Photoshop you may feel more comfortable enrolling in Storytelling Composites as it focuses more on the ideation and photography side of compositing.

But I find that people who already know Photoshop are usually graphic designers so they know the tools but not how to apply them to creating conceptual art. For example, do you know how to create different types of weather in Photoshop?

The same is true of photography - you may be a master with a camera but do you know how to shoot your different elements in a way that will help them combine easily in Photoshop? Probably not.

So I assure you there is still much you may learn!

But for me the best thing about this method is the illusions. The first time I followed it I didn't know how to use Photoshop. But even when I did, I followed it a second time because I found the illusions really fun to work with and they provided a constraint that made it easier to come up with ideas.

Sure, you can now generate art at the press of a button but it will never replace our experiences - the wonder of capturing with a camera, the adventures had while doing so, the fulfilment that comes from creating art all your own. I personally will continue to create this art even if no one ever sees it because I wouldn't trade these experiences for anything!

Thankfully there will always be art galleries and buyers who only want authentic human-created art.

BUT I do see AI making our time in Photoshop more efficient and it's a wonderful tool to help shape your ideas.

Exposing Illusions is entirely online and can be completed from any country however we use US dollars as it's the most accepted currency for our global customers.

Please feel free to reach out with any further questions!