Landscape Photo Compositing: Sky Replacement in Photoshop

Dull, overcast skies can make even the most dramatic landscapes look flat and uninspiring. Understanding how to seamlessly blend a new sky into your scene is a fundamental skill for any aspiring photo editor or digital artist. This written course guides you through the core principles of realistic compositing in Photoshop, helping you progress from basic selections to advanced blending. You will learn how to maintain natural lighting, align perspectives, and execute clean, non-destructive edits. What you'll learn: Understand the fundamental rules of light, perspective, and color harmony in compositing; Master selection tools and layer masking techniques for clean, seamless edges; Apply non-destructive editing workflows to preserve your original image details; Utilize modern automated sky replacement features alongside manual refinement controls; Match color temperature, exposure, and ambient light between the new sky and your foreground; Refine complex edges around fine details like trees, mountains, and horizons. This text-based course takes you step-by-step through foundational terminology, workspace setups, and practical editing workflows. It is designed for absolute beginners with no prior compositing experience. Start reading today to elevate your landscape photography with professional compositing techniques.