How do I add a shadow to a photo in Adobe® InDesign®?

• Click on the photo with the Selection tool.

InDesign CS4 and CS3:

• Go to Object > Effects > Drop Shadow or
• Use the Effects panel and choose Effects > Drop Shadow from the panel menu or
• Or use the Drop Shadow button on the Control palette.  .
  • Click the Drop Shadow and Preview check boxes.
  •  Preview allows you to view the effect as you change the settings.

• Adjust the settings.
  • Choose the different Mode options to see the different effects.
  • A higher Opacity percentage creates a darker shadow. 
  • The X & Y Offsets move the shadow away from the photo.  
  • Change the Angle of the shadow, if needed.
  • The Size field in the Options section fades the shadow.
  • Click on the color chip between Mode and Opacity to choose a color for the shadow if it will be a color other than Black.
    • Only use a color for the drop shadow if the page will print in four-color. Check with your Herff Jones Sales Representative about the use of color in your yearbook.
• Click OK when done.

• Adjust the settings.
  • Choose the different Mode options to see the different effects.
  • A higher Opacity percentage creates a darker shadow. 
  • The X & Y Offsets move the shadow away from the photo.  
  • A larger Blur amount fades the shadow more.
  • Choose a color from the Color: menu if the shadow will be a color other than Black.
    • Only use a color for the drop shadow if the page will print in four-color. Check with your Herff Jones Sales Representative about the use of color in your yearbook.
• Click OK when done.