<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNow that you have your document set up it\u2019s time to import your photos into Photoshop. To do this you could drag and drop them all into your document or open them individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are going to be placing our images into separate layers so that we can manipulate them individually as we like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To do this, open each image in a new tab by going to File > Open<\/strong> and selecting all your images. Now click and drag the image to your main document.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYour image might be too big or small so use the free transform tool (grab the select tool and enable \u201cshow transform options\u201d) and resize them appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t worry too much about adjusting them right now, just place them randomly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Position your images<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWith your images loaded and sized to the document, you need to roughly position them to where you would like them to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Again, don\u2019t worry too much about the tidiness of the collage yet. This is just to set an idea of where you would want the images to be so it is easier to adjust them in the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Crop the excess part of your images<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWith images positioned and sized we have to tidy them up by cutting off parts of the image, we don\u2019t need. This will ensure that the images fit properly on the document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can do this by selecting the image layer and using the marquee select tool. With the marquee select tool active click and drag to select the part of the image, you want to keep. With the selection active, go to Select > Inverse <\/strong>or press Shift + Ctrl + I<\/strong> to inverse the selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis will select everything other than the main image you want to keep. Delete this part of the image and then deselect it by going to Select > Deselect<\/strong> or press Ctrl + D.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRepeat this with every image until you are happy with the result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Add Borders around the images<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Once you have the layout done and the images sized perfectly you can export it if you want however I would recommend adding some borders around your images to give it a nice clean effect. Not only does the effect look good but it also gives your pictures some room to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are multiple ways you can do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manually space the images further apart<\/li> Add rectangles to look like borders<\/li> Add a Stroke Effect<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nSpacing the Images<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThis one is easy to do and pretty self-explanatory. All you have to do is select each image and use either your cursor or the arrow keys to separate the images until you see some white space between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adding Rectangles<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nTo add borders using rectangles select the rectangle shape tool and draw a shaped end to end and color it white. Repeat this for every image until you are satisfied with the final design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adding Strokes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThis way is the best and most effective way to add borders as you don\u2019t have to size them manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To do this, go to your Layers Panel and double-click on an image layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNow a box would appear with multiple options on the left click on Stroke <\/strong>to add a stroke to the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNext, adjust your strokes accordingly. Make sure the stroke position is set to Inside<\/strong>, the blend mode is set to Normal<\/strong>, and the color is set to White<\/strong>. After making these changes click OK<\/strong> and a border should appear around your image.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRepeat this with all the image layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nRemember that since the strokes are set on the inside, it may crop the ends of the image so be sure that there aren\u2019t any important details on the edges of the photo you want to keep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Merge all the layers together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n When everything looks fine it\u2019s time to compile all your layers into one layer to finalize your collage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With any layer selected go to Layer > Merge Visible <\/strong>to merge all the layers together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNow all the layers are compiled into one beautiful collage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Resize your Collage (Optional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Before you save your collage you can resize it according to the medium you are going to use it for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, if you plan on printing out your collage to be hung in a photo frame or as a gift you might want to reconsider the dimensions of the document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are designing for social media, then it\u2019s important to set the correct dimensions. If you are using Bunnypic you\u2019ll notice that it comes with preset templates with the optimal sizing for social media imagery including YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To resize your image go to Image > Image Size<\/strong> and set the width and height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n9. Save and Export your File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Finally, when everything is done save and export your file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To do that go to File > Save As<\/strong> and save as a JPG or PNG file.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you plan on using it for the web go to File > Save for Web <\/strong>and hit save.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you plan on doing more editing work go check out other tutorials or try our free online editing tool BunnyPic!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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