QU Layers Masks 1

22nd of July 2026

Step No. 1 — Example of a Photo Montage from a Quinnipiac University by Paul Kazmercyk at Granite Bay Graphic Design

Above: After creating an elaborate series of layers and masks, I placed the main image and added the gradation in the lower left using one of my masks.

Step No. 2 — Example of a Photo Montage from a Quinnipiac University by Paul Kazmercyk at Granite Bay Graphic Design

Above:Using my layers and masks, I added shapes with various degrees of gradients and solid areas.

Step No. 3 — Example of a Photo Montage from a Quinnipiac University by Paul Kazmercyk at Granite Bay Graphic Design

Above: I placed the mummy image approximately where I wanted it.

Step No. 4 — Example of a Photo Montage from a Quinnipiac University by Paul Kazmercyk at Granite Bay Graphic Design

Above: Using my masks and layers, I began added gradients and shapes to the mummy image.

Step No. 5 — Example of a Photo Montage from a Quinnipiac University by Paul Kazmercyk at Granite Bay Graphic Design

Above: I added more gradients and shapes to different layers.

Step No. 6 — Example of a Photo Montage from a Quinnipiac University by Paul Kazmercyk at Granite Bay Graphic Design

Above: I added the two top images.

Step No. 7 — Example of a Photo Montage from a Quinnipiac University by Paul Kazmercyk at Granite Bay Graphic Design

Above: I added more layers and masks to the various images.

Step No. 8 — Example of a Photo Montage from a Quinnipiac University by Paul Kazmercyk at Granite Bay Graphic Design

Above: I added the white lines each of which is on its own layer. I then added the text in the lower left and adjusted the transparency on the images.

Above: The final Photoshop montage placed in InDesign. I added the text.