Photoshop Template Tutorial
 
Step 1
Open the photo image that is to be used in the photo template.
Go to the menu bar and choose (Select) (All) or Ctrl+A.
After the photo is selected go to the menu bar again and choose (Edit) (Copy) or Ctrl+C.
 
Step 2
With the photo template open click on the photo layer.
 
Go to the menu bar and choose (Select) (Load Selection) or you can hold down the Ctrl key and click on the photo layer with your mouse.
To paste the image go to the menu bar and choose (Edit) (Paste Into) or Shift+Ctrl+V.
Your image will now appear as a new layer and should be below the border layer as shown.
 
Step 3
To resize your image go to the menu bar and choose (Edit) (Transform) (Scale) or Ctrl T.
Enter in the percentage you would like for it to be in the Width and Height scale at the top and click the link icon to maintain aspect ratio.
 

Step 4
If you need to move your image around you can do so by using the move tool .
 
Step 5
To edit the text, select the appropriate text layer from the layers palette then select the (Type Tool) from the toolbox.
  
Highlight the text with your mouse or double-click on the layer and type in your new text.
 
Step 6
When completely finished with your changes you will need to flatten all layers by going to the menu bar and selecting (Layer) (Flatten Image).
Save your new file as either a jpeg or tiff file for printing.
 
Optional Step
To restore your template back to the original state, go to the (History) palette and click on the thumbnail image showing at the top.