Have you ever noticed how magazines, newspapers and some web designers are able to combine
multiple photographs together to create cool collages of merged images?
Merging two or more images into one image has become the standard. Everywhere you look you
will see examples. Whether you are a web designer, graphic artists, or photographer you can
benefit from the ability to merge photographs.
Photo merging techniques will allow you to create original logos, advertisements, backgrounds for
web sites, and much more.
If you have Adobe Photoshop then you already have everything you need to create amazing digital
collages from multiple photos. Photoshop is the professional’s choice for digital photographic
editing and manipulation.
Before you start merging two or more photographs to make a digital collage it is important that you
spend a little time planning your final image.
While technical knowledge in how to use Adobe Photoshop to merge photographs is essential do
not downplay the importance of planning your final image before you even start working in
Photoshop.
With that being said, the layers function in Photoshop is perfect for allowing you to experiment with
different options.
The following are areas to consider when planning a photo collage image.
Choosing Photographs
The most important part of merging multiple photographs is as simple as choosing the right
photographs for your photo collage. The photographs you choose can compliment each other in
terms of a general theme or colour scheme. Try using the eyedropper in Photoshop to check
colours and look for complimentary colours.
Composition
Once you have chosen the right photographs for your photo collage it is time to think about your
composition. Browse the Internet and look for example of digital photo collages and look for images
that you feel are particularly effective in relaying the message intended by the advertiser or artist.
Pay attention to the composition of the images. Consider what makes the images blend well
together.
The great thing about Adobe Photoshop is that you can work in multiple layers which will allow you
to play around with your composition before permanent placement.
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