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Halloween Photo Overlays and Video Tutorial

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Last year I created this fun set of Halloween photo overlays and I’ve put together a quick how-to video tutorial. They’re SO simple and they add a really fun element to your Halloween photos. The good news is, you don’t have to have fancy photo editing software to use them!

Halloween Photo Overlays | Can be applied to your favorite Halloween photos at Picmonkey.com!

These photo overlays are perfect for adding a little bit of retro flair to your Halloween photos. I’m sharing a few examples of how I’ve used them on my photos along with a quick video tutorial on how to use them in Photoshop/Photoshop Elements or with the free editing options available at Picmonkey.com!

These overlays are perfect for 3×4 and 4×6 photos and are all in PNG format so you can use them as is, or customize the color and opacity however you’d like. I just love the free editing options that are available at Picmonkey.com, it’s such an amazing resource and I’m thrilled that those of you that don’t use PS/PSE can still use these overlays thanks to Picmonkey!

Included in the set are 13 overlays in total. Detail photos are included below. Overlay No. 6 comes in horizontal and vertical format along with four different versions with text for years 2010 – 2013. These overlays are seriously so fun and I love the simple touch they add to my photos!

Purchase my Retro Halloween Photo Overlays set before October 31st and get it for $1 off!

How to use these overlays:
-Once you’ve purchased the set you will be emailed a download link to your zipped file within 48hrs.
-Download and unzip the overlays folder.
-Open the overlay and the photo you’d like to add them to in the photo editing program
of your choice.
-Select the overlay file then copy and paste onto your photo.
-In PS/PSE use the cntrl-T command and while holding down the shift key {this prevents distortion} resize the overlay however you’d like.
-If you’d like to change the color of the overlay, in PS/PSE go to SELECT –> LOAD SELECTION –> OK. Once the overlay is selected then go to EDIT –> FILL and select your color.
-You can also play around with the opacity of the overlay to vary the effect.


For more Halloween fun, you might want to check out these posts.

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Rebecca

Rebecca

Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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