Generational Photo Composite & Print Layout
Background/Context
Role: Digital Artist & Retouching Specialist
Tools Used: Photoshop, Lightroom Classic
Company: Omega Photo
Overview
This project was a meaningful compositing and print request centered around family history. The client shared photos connected to a church that held significance across generations. One image featured the client’s uncle visiting the church many years ago, and two additional images showed the client’s son visiting the same church in present day.
The goal was to visually connect the two generations by creating a cohesive final print that honored both moments.
Process
Planning and Image Selection
The client provided three images: one photo of the uncle in the church and two photos of the son taken during his visit.
The client asked for two things: first, to merge the two images of his son so that the son appeared centered within the church windows, and second, to present both the uncle’s image and the son’s image side by side in a single 8×10 print.
Background Cleanup and Compositing
Layout and Print Preparation
After completing the composite of the son, I moved on to preparing the final layout. I proportionally cropped the black and white image of the uncle and adjusted both images to 8×5 dimensions so they would fit cleanly side by side within an 8×10 canvas.
I then placed both images onto the final 8×10 layout, ensuring balance and visual harmony between the two photographs.
Results and Reflection
The final piece created a meaningful visual connection between two generations experiencing the same place years apart. The client was very happy with the result and ordered an 8×10 print to frame at home.
This project highlights my ability to work thoughtfully with sentimental material, reconstruct complex backgrounds, and design print layouts that tell a story while maintaining technical accuracy.