To make a digital image that puts your model with its site you need the obvious: images of the site and a model of some sort. In the end they are assembled in photoshop. That is the simple explanation. This site will elaborate on the steps mentioned above.

This process requires knowledge of Photoshop, minimal photography skills and of course a scale model. The scale model may be digital or the standard cardboard physical model.

The result will be an image that conveys your ideas about your project in its intended context. The process should lead the designer to consider issues like scale or site placement. In presentation, the images can quickly convey decisions to a reviewer or client.