Nightscape Recipe Card Templates
Download the Nightmap recipe card PSDs in both landscape and portrait formats, then customise them in Photoshop with your own photo, camera settings, gear list, location, and photographer credit.
The templates are built so you can edit the details quickly without rebuilding the layout from scratch.
A recipe card is a polished summary graphic for a finished nightscape image. It lets you share the shot alongside the settings, gear, location, and capture notes so other photographers can understand how the image was made.
These templates are ideal for social posts, galleries, blog features, or any capture breakdown where you want the image and the technical details presented together in a clean format.
Keep the text concise. The design works best when each field stays short and clean.
Template files
Both PSDs are ready to open directly in Adobe Photoshop.
TheNightmap-Recipe-Card-Landscape.psdTheNightmap-Recipe-Card-Portrait.psdWhat you can edit
The layered layout is designed for repeatable edits across different nightscape images.
How to edit the Nightmap Nightscape Recipe Card template
Open the PSD
Open the file in Photoshop.
You should see grouped layers for the main sections such as Foreground, Sky, Gear, Location, Credit / Photographer, and Logo / Branding.
Replace the background image
Find the background image layer or group, then add your own photo.
- Drag your image into the Photoshop document.
- Place it below the text and icon layers.
- Resize it with Cmd/Ctrl + T.
- Apply a blur or dark overlay if needed so the white text stays readable.
A slightly darkened and softened background works best.
Edit the camera settings
Use the Text Tool with T, then click each value and replace it with your own settings.
Keep the text short where possible so the layout remains clean.
Change the gear details
Edit the gear text the same way you edit the camera settings.
You can delete rows you do not need, or duplicate an existing icon and text row if you want to add another item.
Move icons and text together
Each icon should stay aligned with its matching text.
When moving a row, select both the icon layer and the matching text layer, then move them together using the Move Tool with V.
For a cleaner layout, keep the icons aligned vertically and leave consistent spacing between rows.
Change icon colour
The icons are designed for white overlays, but you can adjust them if needed.
White or very light grey usually works best over dark nightscape backgrounds.
Edit the location and photographer credit
Update the lower section with your own details.
Export for sharing
When finished, export a flattened image.
Use JPEG for social media posts and PNG if you want slightly cleaner text.
Quick tips
Protect readability
Keep the background darker behind the text so the overlay remains clear.
Keep settings consistent
Use the same font size across matching rows and keep camera settings short and consistent.
Reuse existing rows
Duplicate an existing row instead of building a new one from scratch when you need more items.
Preserve the master
Save a new copy before editing so the original template stays clean.
Licence and feedback
Licence: Free for personal/non-commercial use. Attribution appreciated, not required. Commercial use requires permission.
Feedback, icon suggestions, and revision requests are welcome.
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