A photo collage is a great way to create a unified composition while using many photos on one page. Here, Becky Higgins shares her technique. - Look for things that can be eliminated from a picture. For example, a large expanse of sky above a group of people can often be cropped away to create new focus. In addition, background scenery or objects are often unnecessary and can be cropped away.
- Trim away any white photo borders that take up space.
- Keep in mind that each photo in a collage will have it's own unique shape and size.
- Arrange photos before affixing to mats or scrapbook pages.
- Consider creating a collage of small headshots of everyone in a family.
- Don't forget to leave room for journaling and titles -- but don't include too many embellishments. A classic, simple page allows the collage to stand out and be the focal point.
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RESOURCES :
Cover to Cover: Creative Techniques for Making Beautiful Books, Journals, and Albums
Model: 0937274879
Author: Shereen Laplantz
Lark Books / Altamont Press
Website: www.larkbooks.com
The Idea Book for Scrapbooking
Model: 1891898027
Author: Jill Haglund
(1999)
Tweety Jill Publications
Website: www.tweetyjills.com
Best of the Best: Scrapbook Ideas
Model: 1580500781
Author: Desiree Tanner
Provo Craft
Website: www.provocraft.com
Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
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Ellison
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Creative Photo Cropping for Scrapbooks: Steps for Turning Your Photos into Works of Art
Author: The Editor of Memory Makers Magazine
North Light Books (F & W Publications)
Website: www.fwpublications.com
Creating Keepsakes Magazine
Creating Keepsakes (subscriptions)
Website: www.creatingkeepsakes.com
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Becky Higgins
Creating Keepsakes Magazine
Website: www.creatingkeepsakes.com
Creative Editor
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