As a photographer, I’m always looking for inspiration. Everywhere I go, somewhere in the back
of my mind, ideas a swirling around.
With so many ideas, it’s sometimes hard to narrow it down for a specific
theme or event. For portraits, my
style tends to be more traditional and clean, but for personal snaps, I love to
veer more into the lifestyle look.
My scrapbook style is also as eclectic. I often love the look of the minimalist, but then I’ll find
myself drawn to certain elements or papers that add more depth to my
pages. There’s no right or wrong
way when it comes to our scrapbooks…we scrap for our own individual books, but
here are some things to consider when finding a style that is right for you.
When I first began digital scrapbooking, my overwhelming
thought was “I have all these photos, now what? How do I choose the right page and kit to complement my
photos?”
If I have a super busy snapshot – lots of thing going on,
busy background, etc…then I’ll either convert the image to black and white, or
I’ll avoid a busy page style. I’ll
stick with a minimalist design with only a few elements. A smaller photo with more journaling is
another great way to keep the page simple.
Classic portraits and events tend to get more on my
pages. I can not resist the
perfect set of word art and elements to really draw the eye in. Just remember that the memory is the
priority, so don’t go crazy. A few
properly placed elements go much further than the sticker sneeze! Tell your story, and draw in your
audience – even if the only one looking is you.
The perfect way to begin to find your style is to use a
template. Templates take the guesswork
out of how much to add to a page and where to place elements. Jimbo Jambo Designs has a wide variety
of styles to fit everyone’s needs – from the minimalist to the eclectic. And, as always, I love to remind
you to HAVE FUN! =)
Here I used the Facebook freebie from Jimbo Jambo Designs and Sweater Weather by One Little Bird.
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