Photoshop Basics: Add Text To Photo

WELCOME TO THE 2ND EDITION OF PHOTOSHOP BASICS

Yes, we mean basics! In this lesson we are adding text over a photo with a layer effect.  To get started download the FREE Bolton Titling Bold Font used in the lesson.

Step 1: Prepare to Type

- from the main toolbar select Window / Character

- use the drop down menu to select the font from the character window

Step 2: Start Typing

- select the type tool from the tool bar

- place the type tool cursor over the photo and type, this creates a text layer in the layers palette

Step 3: Add Color

- use the type tool to highlight the text

- click the color box in the character window

- place the cursor over the photo to use the eye dropper and select a color in the photo

Step 4: Change the font size and Add a layer effect

- use the drop down menu to select a font size from the character window

- to begin adding the layer effect select Layer / Layer Style / Stroke

Step 5:  Customize the layer effect

- in the layer effect box select the color of the stroke (outline) effect with the eye dropper technique from step 3

- click the color libraries button to select a unique shade for the stroke (outline)

Step 6: Adjust the layer effect

- slide the size bar  to adjust the size of the stroke (outline)

We can’t wait to see

what you create with

this Photoshop Basics

Technique!