Free Image Box / Proof Case Templates for Millers's and WHCC

And here is a preview of the free template download for July.
There are two files included: a template for Miller's Lab 5x7 Proof Case (it holds 150 unmounted prints) and a template for WHCC's 5x7 Image Box (it holds 100 unmounted prints).

While my color choices for these files are really strong and rich, you can change theme to fit your business identity’s color scheme or preferences, as needed.
The texture layers can be turned on and off, and you can even switch out the simple rectangular clipping mask for fancier ones you might want to create for your images.

I do have a request from you, before you download this month's free photo template...

What do you prefer?

...so far, I've been creating templates that have simpler backgrounds but are completely adjustable and customizable, and also more fancier and graphically complex ones that come 'as is' with predetermined multiple color option files and backgrounds. Which ones do you like better?

Would you please leave a comment underneath letting me know which style you prefer. 

Do you like the ease of using the templates that have all the colors and backgrounds predetermined, or do you prefer the ability to customize them? Thanks!

Oh, and here is the link for July's free EW Couture Collection download - a Miller's Lab 5x7 Proof Case and a WHCC 5x7 Image Box.
*[As of December 2011 all the free downloads are available through email only. To get exclusive access to past, present & future monthly free downloads check out the EW Couture Goodies List.]

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Stop by later this Thursday night to check out the collection of free photo blog themes for Blogger and Wordpress, showcased in the next article of the new 'By the Dozen' series of musings and inspiration.
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Have a lovely week, and enjoy playing and experimenting with this month's free download.
And, if you missed the extra July download released on the EW Couture Collection Facebook page, check it out here.

A & H Collection - Senior Template Announcements and Invites

*update - the designs have been retired April 2011. To view the new senior collection and designs visit Miller's Lab Exclusive EW Couture Line.

Softer, preppy, more clean and elegant, with a fresh take on vintage undertones, this collection includes: 18 cards - 3 designs/styles, 6 colors for each design (36 files 12 5x7, portrait oriented cards, and 6 non traditional 5x7 folding, wide format cards).

Files are designed for Photoshop CS and higher, for Mac and PC.

Other possible uses:- holiday cards, announcements, party invites, save the date, thank you cards, marketing.

The templates in this collection have custom preset colors (the artwork is not layered), and the files are very simple to use. You simply drag and drop your files in the card template and re size them. Some of the inside spreads use clipping masks. For those templates the clipping masks are already included. Please have a knowledge of how to use layers and clipping masks prior to purchasing. Unfortunately we can not provide one-on-one support to help explain how to use layers and clipping masks, beyond pointing you to resources that might be helpful for you.

You can always use adjustment layer or your favorite actions to saturate the colors, soften them, or just explore and play around until you get tints and  tones that make you happy.

A third of the the files come as inside spread and outside spread - the outside spread needs to be separated in 2 panels for the front and back, when printing with WHCC. (the 5x7, folded, wide format)

The text is included in the files and of course fully customizable. 

Given the nature of the products, no refunds are available, so please take the time and download the free files available and make sure that you can open them and are able to work with them. All the paid files are designed and created in the same manner, using the same program.

photography courtesy of Sarah Lane/Sarah Lane Studios. Sarah is an award winning senior and family portrait photographer based in Northern California. She is available for travel and will be offering senior workshops in 2011. If you are interested in getting more info or having a workshop in your area, email her at Sarah@SarahLaneStudios.com