Create a Typographic Face



Start by opening a new face image, You can download this one directly from HERE ( Remember the size of your chosen image )

( 3072 px * 2048 px )

Now go to Image >> Adjustments >> Black & White or  ( Ctrl + alt + Shift + B ), there is no need to change any value, just click OK

Black & White applied

Now go to File >> Save ( Ctrl + S ) and save it JPG

Create a new document with the size of the picture ( 3072 px * 2048 px ) then using the Paint Bucket Tool (G) colorize it with a dark color ( black is recommended )

Now using the Horizontal Type Tool (T) start typing some random letters/words.

Go to Window >> Character and set the leading and the tracking of your text to reduce the spacing between the lines & letters

you will finaly get something similar to this picture :

Now, open the first picture, the one that you saved on your disk, and place it on the top of your layers, change  its blend mode from Normal to Linear burn as shown in the picture :

That’s it, you just typographed your face, easy isn’t it ?

If you have any questions, or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment.