How to create a portrait collage template
I have a client who has asked that I create a framed piece for the school wall of the year's JROTC cadets. He has had it done in the past with another photographer (who moved away with no forwarding information) and I have a couple of those examples here. The Major over the program likes this format and has asked me to replicate it.
Basically, I would need to be able to establish the overall size of the final print and then enter the number of cadets and the number of officers (their photos are a little larger) and have the template create the layout. The number of cadets will change from year to year, so it isn't really a "design it once and it is done" kind of thing. I would then need to be able to put photos and names into the layout and send it to the lab for printing.
I've tried to source a template or program online and cannot for the life of me find one. There are tons of examples out there of similar prints for military and fraternities, but no template. My print labs do not provide one either.
Does anyone have a suggestion on how to make this happen? I will buy a template somewhere if there is no other option, but I'd like to learn how to do it myself. I'm pounding my head on the wall and would appreciate any help anyone might have. Thanks!


