What’s Your Preference?

Dawna · #1 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 01:03 AM

As I have said before all of this is new to me (photography and editing) I just want to know,

for when I get better

how do you put your name on your pics? Is it something in a editing program, if I buy photoshop elements will it be on there or what?
Thanks
Dawna

OsmosisStudios · #2 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 01:53 AM

It's not something thats "in there", its something you do using the tools at your disposal. Strictly speaking, you can put your name on images using MSPaint

geekgirl415 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 02:00 AM

What you want to know is called "watermark" - it's a translucent text/image created in many different kinds of editing software. I make mine as overlays and as brushes for my Photoshop Elements.

If you google "how to make a watermark using (your program)" you will no doubt find a tutorial helping you create one for yourself!

PhotogChic · #4 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 02:13 AM

I created a brush in Photoshop using text for my watermark. I can change the size of the brush and color!

Saralonde · #5 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 02:20 AM

Will this help?
Ways to Protect Your Digitial Images Online
Protecting What's Yours - go about 1/3 of the way down the page
Simple Watermarking

Dawna · #6 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 02:01 PM

Thanks so much everyone for the info. I don't feel like I have a need to use a watermark right now BUT.... I am learning and I hope to be able to put my stamp on my pic soon