Why have you developed your own textures?
I'm a trained Fine Artist and photographer and strive to bring to my photographic art an edge of creativity that the camera alone cannot achieve. I have been working with textures for three years and have come to understand what makes a good texture as apposed to a bad one. I have developed all my textures myself. Some are ultra fine, some are really rough. They work well together or alone and have been designed to give you a good selection of creative options.
What is a digital texture?
A digital texture is a manipulated photograph of a surface image. I have have spent the past three years working with digital textures and has come to identify which ones work well. I have designed these texture sets to give strong, medium and subtle results.
Why are your Textures different colours?
The hue of a texture can make a significant difference to your end result. I have kept some neutral, some warm and some are pink and blue. (The dark blue ones work well when blended with an Exclusion blend mode). Remember you can change the hues of these textures yourself and create your own look.
What version of Photoshop do I need for these digital textures?
I work with CS3 to process and edit my work. All full versions of Photoshop have the capacity to work with textured layers.
How do I apply a digital texture to my photographs?
You paste the digital file over your photographic image and then select a ‘Blend Mode’ of choice. You can remove the texture from unwanted areas of your photographic image using either a ‘Mask Layer’ or by 'painting' over the texture with a solid brush on the texture layer itself. Please note whilst there is no right or wrong method of working with digital textures I recommend using 'blend' modes Multiply, Screen, Soft Light, Overlay and Difference.
What do I use Fine Art Papers for?
Fine Art Papers are a great way to add design and colour to your presentation. You can use them on business cards, marketing material, album or book design, greeting card design website & blog layouts....really anywhere you want to add a pattern or design to compliment your photographic work.
Can I change the colours of the Fine Art Papers?
Yes, its very simple and I recommend you tweak the papers tones and hues to match and complement your imagery. Select the paper you wish to manipulate then change the colour dynamics by selecting Edit / Adjustments / Selective Colour or Hue & Saturation. Depending on your editing software you will have more options.
What size are the digital files?
Texture files are 5184px x 3458px @ 300dpi. Each file is approximately 2.5MB each, making them perfect for layering up without your finished files getting too large. Fine Art Papers are 15in x 15in @ 300dpi. Each file is approximately 4.5MB each, making them idea to use on their own for album or page backgrounds.
How long will it take to download?
Both the Texture Sets and the Fine Art Paper Sets are big files and although they have been zipped they are still very large. (max 250MB) Depending on your internet connection download speed will vary from customer to customer. Its recommended that you download outside of peak times to give yourself a better and more speedy experience.
How do I pay for digital downloads?
The files are hosted and down-loadable from PayLoadz as associate company to PayPal. All payments are made through PayPal either via your Paypal account or as a secure internet payment. You will get a direct download link after payment has been processed. Your download notification will be sent to your e-mail account. Please note: In some cases Sarah Gardner Photography may need to authorize your payment before you receive your download e-mail.
How will I receive my digital files once I have purchase them?
You will receive either a link or an e-mail with a down-loadable Zip file containing all your new digital files. Once downloaded please be sure to back up as soon as possible.Please be sure to back up your files regularly to keep them safe. {Sarah Gardner Photography cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged files}
Can I get a refund after I have paid?
Unfortunately due to the nature of these files I cannot offer refunds or exchanges for digital textures, all transactions are final. Please be sure before purchasing them you have selected he correct Set and you have the right editing software to be able to use them.
Can I share Digital Textures or Fine Art Papers with others?
No, these are for personal use only. It is illegal to share, transfer, copy or distribute these digital textures in any way without my prior written and signed consent.
I’m a professional Photographer / Digital Artist can I use these digital textures and / or Fine Art Papers in my work?
Yes, of course you can these are designed to enhance your work and give you creative freedom to create beautiful pieces of art for yourself and your clients. However all Textures Files and Fine Art Papers files are supplied under a Creative Commons License and are not permitted to be resold in whole or part as Digital Textures, Papers, Overlays, Templates, frames, pages designs or Marketing Templates.
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