Paper-cut collage autumn background for editorial

Layered paper-cut collage in an autumn palette forms a playful refined mood. Organic cut shapes in ochre, oxblood, moss, and cream overlap with subtle cast shadows and crisp deckled edges on a matte base. Depth uses two to three layers with soft shadow separation; focus is uniform for clean edge fidelity and easy masking. Light is even and diffuse to maintain solid fills and gentle relief; grading preserves palette integrity with restrained contrast. Environment is a flat studio board with no extraneous elements, leaving large negative zones for type. Camera is front-on with a normal field of view, asymmetric arrangement with breathing room. Style is mixed-media collage rendered photographically with editorial polish. Tags: paper cut collage, autumn palette, graphic background, minimal shapes, copy space, modern design.