Use curves for these creative effects

Use pixel-based Layers for options beyond Adjustment Layers, says James Abbott

Shutterbug Nick Peers reveals how to use GIMP’s new and improved tools to take your photos to the next level.

Got a good sunset shot? Let’s improve it, says Sean McCormack

Photoshop’s updated Masking Panel, with masks for landscape details, makes boosting outdoor scenes a cinch, says James Paterson

Make quick and easy adjustments by creating macros in Affinity Photo 2 with Wendy Evans

In the second part of this guide, Wendy Evans looks at a typical, initial workflow for your images