Photo manipulation is an art in itself, that requires a skill and precision as we know, it is one of the most creative artforms to come out of the digital age, is an ever evolving collaboration between photography and graphic design.

They are an excellent place for designers to express their creativity in multiple different fields. These images are beautiful collaborations of photography and illustration. Here we showcase ten masters of this technique and few examples of their stunning artwork, blending real photos with synthetic elements for a surreal result.

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