Photo Book Layout Ideas

Organize your digital photos into appealing photo books.

If you have a big jumble of pictures stored on your computer, embark on a project to turn them into customized, creative photo books. The organized digital displays will provide you with an appealing way to browse through your photographed memories and share them with friends and family. With basic computer skills and some key design ideas, you'll have impressive, professional results in no time.

Layouts

Two-page spreads are a good choice for horizontal layouts that show a sequence of events. You can also use these spreads for triangular and circular layouts. A triangular layout draws the eye around the page, connecting the many elements of the photographic display. The circular layout draws the eye across to a focal point at the center of the page. This smooth visual movement presents your photos as a story you are sharing.

Layering Photos

Layering your photos gives them unity regardless of the spread style you choose for them. Scenery photos add texture to a page as a background and focal point for your layering. By positioning your photos on this background scenery, you create a sense of scale and depth to your book and draw the viewer into the events depicted in the images.

Montage Pages

A montage creates a dynamic display of many photos in a small space.

Arranging photos in a montage is another way to create visual unity in your photo book. This technique enables you to add more photos on the page and artistically mix-up photo sizes to further enhance the visual story. Trust your instincts on what looks best for your photos and your particular events--there are no hard and fast rules, so have fun with your design and create a display as personal as your memories.

References

• "Scrapbook Page Maps: Sketches For Creative Layouts"; Becky Fleck; 2008