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Place Photographer Images

Import the photographer's high-resolution images into the layout, position and crop each to match the page comps, scal…

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The same job, four prompts

do it · improve it · decide · become

AExecute — “help me do it”Import the photographer's high-resolution images into the layout, position and crop each to…+

Import the photographer's high-resolution images into the layout, position and crop each to match the page comps, scale to final print sizes, and place them on separate image layers for later adjustments.

when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

BImprove — “do it better”Prepare the photographer's images so art and retouch can sign off quickly: flag any images…+

Prepare the photographer's images so art and retouch can sign off quickly: flag any images below [ppi=300] ppi, present before-and-after crops for approval, note which shots require perspective crop or subject relocation, and supply a contact sheet and placement notes for the studio.

when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

How to do it

the tool · the steps · what to avoid

The tool

Crop Tool

The Crop Tool in Adobe Photoshop allows you to trim, straighten, and resize images.

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Open Photoshop.
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Select the Crop tool (C) from the toolbar.
NoteAdjustable crop borders will appear around your image.
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Drag the corner or edge handles of the crop border to define your cropping area.
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Select inside the crop border and drag to reposition the image within the crop box.
Best practiceTo recompose the image within the crop box, drag inside the crop box.
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Hit Enter or Return on your keyboard to commit to your new crop.

In the appWith the API

To prevent accidental deletion of cropped pixels, ensure 'Delete Cropped Pixels' is turned off in the options bar.

The Crop Tool's functionality can be automated in Photoshop using scripting or actions for batch processing.

Glossary

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AdjustmentsNon-destructive edits applied to an image to change its color, tone, or other visual characteristics.ExampleYou can use Adjustments to brighten a dark photo or change its color balance.

Options barA contextual bar displaying settings and controls for the currently active tool.ExampleWhen you select the brush tool, the options bar shows its size, hardness, and flow settings.

ActionsRecorded series of commands that can be played back to automate repetitive tasks in Photoshop.ExampleYou can record a set of Photoshop actions to apply the same effects to many images.

LayersStackable, transparent sheets that hold different elements of an image, allowing independent editing.ExampleYou place a text layer above a background image layer, so the words appear on top of the picture.

BatchTo apply the same action or process to multiple files automatically.ExampleYou can batch process a hundred photos by resizing them all at once.

The real tasks

1 of them

Import a photographer's images and position them at the correct sizes and crop for each page layout.

Questions people ask

honest answers

Because you rarely think 'I want the redaction tool'. You think 'I have to share this without leaking the client's details'. Start from the need, and the feature finds you.

Real. Every job here was drawn from what people in real roles were actually seen doing in Photoshop — not a feature checklist.

No. Each page gives you a ready prompt you can paste into an AI assistant, plus the plain steps to do it yourself. Start with either — the goal is the finished job, not the tool.