Because we [heart] you!

February 4, 2010

The photography community rocks and we want to give a little back in the form of a few cool downloads.  We have more in store for you too!

“I’ve been framed!” 4×6 template. (come back tomorrow when we demonstrate how you can embed this one into an email and wow your friends, family and clients. Looks awesome, I assure you 🙂

[download template here]

“Red Drama” 5×7 template

[template download here]

So we wanted to throw some freebies your way starting with these two dynamite 5×7 Valentines template shares. They are sized to 4×6, 5×7 and have the appropriate guides to order easily through WHCC. Normal template use rules apply. For personal or professional use for your clients and not for sale as your own.

Instructions:

1. Open file in Photoshop.

2. All layers are modifyable when you open the little grey arrow next to “type,” essentials,” & “frames & photos” files.

3. To add your photograph, open the “Frames & Photos” file and locate where it says “Put Photography layer here.”

4. Control + A & C to copy your photo. Then go back to the photography layer (making sure the layer is highlighted and active) and Control + V to paste image on it.

5. Press Control + T to adjust the size of the image to float it into the scroll frame. Make sure you hold down the SHIFT button while dragging the corners of the image to maintain its shape.

6. When your finished customizing the text, background and image to taste flatten and save as a JPEG.

Don’t worry. If you need help. Leave a comment and we’ll lend a hand.  And please let us know your thoughts and how it works for you.

Your Suite team,

Leigh, Darrin & Kimberly

Suite Design

January 27, 2010

Welcome. Come on in, make your self comfortable, and check us out.

We are launching Shoot Suites to light your way, to give you business tools, industry guidance, cool stuff for photographers.  We get the whole “time is money” thing. But…since we can’t divvy out money instead we offer you a way to save time editing photos and producing stunning products for your clients.  Navigating your way in the world photography of  is daunting and time-consuming.  Whether your new to the trade or looking to bolster your product offerings and marketing power, we are here for you.

Right this minute we are constructing the Suite site goodies for you… templates, actions, videos and blog tutorials in areas we’ll call Suite Know How, Biz Suite, and others.  We have freebies coming your way!!!

So bear with us as we tidy your resource Suite.

Because we are at your service, why don’t you take a minute to tell us what would help you hop up your photography business.  What tools of the trade do you need for your business?

Go ahead; leave a comment. We’re listening.

Your Suite Team,

Leigh, Darrin & Kimberly