Collage

 
Digital Photo CollageA Photoshop Tutorial
For The Birds
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In February, 2000 my wife and I and another couple spent a week in the Pacific rainforest in southernCost Rica. Using long lenses, projected flash and macro gear, I ended up producing quite a few striking images. After the trip our friends (non-photographers) asked for some prints so that they could frame them to hang on their walls as a memento of our holiday together. There were so many photographs that we all enjoyed that it was hard to choose. So, rather than just select one or two prints for them to frame I decided to create a large collage suitable for framing.
I've subsequently used this technique to make collages for other events which have been well received by family members and friends. This is not a technique that I use for my professional work, but for personal and vacation photographs it's a winner. Here's how they're done.
Step By Step
I will assume that you're going to make the...