Photograph Cut-Out Shape

A neat graphic touch, handy for print or web design, is the cut-out effect photograph. This is VERY simple to do in Illustrator and garners interest in a picture that might otherwise be overlooked. Add drop shadows to the cut-out etc for extra stand-out effect.


1. Open your photo in Illustrator
2. Create your desired shape over this (same layer)
3. Make sure the shape has no stroke and no fill
4. Select both the shape and the photo
5. Press CMD + 7 and the shape will 'cut-out' of the photo
6. Save and use as required.
7. That's it. Easy.



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