Friday Freebie: 'Hip to be Square' Free Photoshop Template

by Tina Case Photography
With Instagram it became 'Hip to be Square.' The 4:6 ratio took a back seat to the 20 billion photos that have been uploaded by the 200 million active Instagram users.  It changed the way we framed the images in our daily lives.

I thought I would create a template that highlights a SQUARE photo in the center, but still highlights a few rectangle size photos too.

The images I am using are from a recent nature walk I took at Shoreline Park in Mt. View, California.

You will need to have working knowledge of Photoshop to use this template and clipping masks.  I always refer people to the wonderful blog The Coffee Shop Blog by Rita.  So frame away!

To download this PSD file, you will be taken to my Facebook page where you will have to LIKE my page and then be directed to the download.  I have a number of other files to download there that you might like as well.  Have fun and enjoy!

Case is a photographer and writer based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. She writes reviews, about photography gear for examiner and is an Adoramapix Ambassador.  

Friday Freebie: Family Circle Storyboard Photoshop

by Tina Case Photography
My goal is to post a Friday Freebie around once a month.  Last month I shared a densely packed, 49-spread square template for Instagram or any of your other favorite photos.  That storyboard is perfect for an engagement session where you could split the top half and bottom half with photos of the two people and meet in the center with one large image.  

For this Friday Freebie I have what I call my Family Circle Storyboard. My inspiration was this wonderful Radial Family Tree over at Cactus and Olive.  

I created this entirely in Photoshop.  Once I figured a way to create arcs I was able to piece something similar.  This is perfect for capturing a family tree or a family vacation.  My example shows off some photos from our Australia vacation.  NOTE: Once you download the blank template you will find I numbered the clipping masks according to the numerals on a clock.  Also notice that the background is transparent - so if you save your final work as a PNG file, you won't have a white background.

The text is something you will have to play with to shape it in that arc using the Warped Text Tool. You can see my text and font example and use that as a guideline.  In Cactus's and Olive's example she uses the family name which is a wonderful idea.

I also provide the additional clipping masks in case you would rather fill in the space with photos instead of text.  Play around with it, it's your choice!

You will need to be versed in using clipping masks in Photoshop.   I highly recommend that you visit Rita's The Coffee Shop Blog to learn how to use Clipping Masks which is essential for this storyboard.  Plus, if you're game, here's another wonderful Photoshop Action that Rita has provided which speeds up the insertion of your images. It's called Group-It. And while we've never charged a nickel for our storyboards, I do ask that you LIKE my Facebook page to receive this free storyboard.  If you have a Facebook page for your studio, message me and I'll like you back!

This download as well as several of my popular storyboards can be found on my Facebook business page here.  This storyboard took lots and lots of Photoshop snapguides to perfect it, if you know what I mean. I hope you love it, drop me a line to let me know how you're going to use it!

Tina Case writes for Moms Who Click and is an Adoramapix Ambassador.  Besides her Facebook page you can find her at Tina Case Photography | Google Plus | Twitter.

FREE STORY BOARDS: PHOTOSHOP

Recently we had to make a few flyers that were printed on A-size (8.5x11 inch) and 8x10 inch paper.  Click here for these free storyboard templates.  They will come in very handy when you need a quick flyer that shows your contact information on the bottom and your logo on top.

Because they are sized for 8.5x11 (for the one above) or 8x10 (for the one below), it is super easy to print to your home printer or send to your local lab in a common size.  Remove the text and logo if you just want to use the frames.

I should call the one above "Trifecta" because we have these wonderful shots of a client that show off her beloved horse.  But I already used that name for another storyboard that you can link to here. 

You need to use Adobe Photoshop to use these, and for more details on how to use clipping masks click here.

NOTE: This zip file is housed on Mediafire, whose site is rated high in terms of security.  But be sure to have some sort of virus scan protection on your computer to be sure it is virus free.  I have Comcast for my high speed internet connection - did you know you can get Norton Security for FREE?

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Free Templates by Denise George--Friday Finds

I love the I Heart Faces community boards.  Not only is it a great place to get advice from anything to which lens to add to your collection to marketing ideas it is also a great place to find all kinds of freebies.

A few weeks ago while browsing through the site, I stumbled upon some terrific templates by Denise George.  She has generously posted many different templates you are sure to love.   Adorable baby books, senior cards, and Valentine's Day templates can be found on her website.  To find the beautiful vintage 5x5 album shown above click here.

We loved her designs and photography so much, that she will be featured on our Behind the Lens series next week.  So be sure to check back on February 15 to learn more about this talented photographer!

Friday Find--Florabella Valentine's Day Templates

We love the beautiful actions and templates that Shana Rae designs at the Florabella Collection. Her actions and templates are compatible with Photoshop and Photoshop Elements and they are all very easy to use.  For a limited time, she is offering  a collection of beautiful Valentine's Day templates on her Facebook Page for FREE.  All you need to do is "like" her page to unlock the download.  Then get ready to create beautiful cards for your loved ones!