At the top of the Club’s website there is a slideshow:
I like to change the images every month, so I’m always after new photographs from our members. The images need to be 1200 pixels wide and 487 pixels high in order to fit in the space. You can set the dimensions in Photoshop or Lightroom using the directions below.
Creating images of the correct dimensions…
• In Photoshop
Note: Remember to work on a copy if you want to keep the original image.
Using the crop tool you can select the aspect ratio. In the options at the top of the page choose ‘Ratio’ and set 1200 px as the width, 487 px as the height. When you drag out your crop rectangle it will restrict the dimensions to the ratio specified.
If you are using an older version of Photoshop, the options are slightly different, but the process is the same. Find the crop tool and set the ratio to 1200px x 487px.
Then go to the Image menu and select Image Size. Set the image to 1200 pixels by 487 pixels and the resolution to 72dpi. Then Save as a jpeg and send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• In Lightroom
In the Develop Menu, select the ‘Crop & Straighten’ tool. There’s a drop down menu where you have the option to add a custom ratio - input 1200 x 487 (or 12 x 4.87). This will give you the correct ratio when you drag the handles of your crop window. When you're happy with the crop hit return to accept the selection.
When you export your image, make it a jpeg of 72 pixels per inch and set the width to 1200 pixels.
Then send your images to me! Email a jpeg to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.and don't forget to include your name so I can add a copyright note to each image.
Please have a go. If I haven’t explained something clearly, let me know so I can try again!
I look forward to receiving your images. Thank you.
