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Scrapbooking is a
new way of organizing, presenting and preserving memories
for the enjoyment of you, your family and friends, and for
future generations. It could become the most rewarding,
worth while hobby you'll ever be involved in. We all have
memories to share and stories to tell & creating memory
albums gives each of us a unique way to do both.
 Gather
meaningful information before you create your page by asking
yourself: What do I want this layout to communicate? Are my
photos memorable and effective? Have I included the stories
behind the pictures? Do my page accents compliment my
pictures, or compete with them?
Bone up on your photography skills. Get a good camera, read
your manual, and practice taking close-ups and "slice of
life" shots. Use a digital camera so that you can crop your
pictures on your computer. Do your best to capture emotion
and personality in your pictures.
Share the stories. Too often we forget to include the most
meaningful tidbits about people's lives. Make sure to always
journal the who, what, where and when. Record any funny
stories that go along with your pictures.
 Use
size to help people know what's important. Direct people's
eyes to your photos by keeping the pictures large, with
prominent subjects. You may incorporate several items but
keep the scale and complexity in check.
Think through your page accents. Choose those that enhance
your photo rather than compete with them. Pay close
attention to your page accents' size and prominence.
Consider their complexity. Large, single-subject photos can
generally handle accents with a variety of colors and
patterns, while photos with numerous smaller subjects are
generally more suited to solid-colored or subtler accents.
Be aware of visual "lines." Any time you tilt a photograph
on a layout or introduce curved text or accents, you create
visual lines that people's eyes will follow. Direct people
toward rather than away from your important focal points.
Consider color and contrast. Want to draw attention to your
photos and journaling? Surround
them with bright or complementary colors. You can also use
contrast to an advantage. For example, if you have a photo
with a lot of light colors, use dark colors for your
background and title. They are readable and effective, yet
your eyes go first to the lighter colors in the photo.
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here for a list of Classes offered at Precious Memories!
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