The Place of Text in a Photo Album

Creating a photo book is primarily about telling a story. And to do that, you will need to play with words to transport your readers throughout your work. Describe your photos, tell the stories behind them, the laughter and the winks of the moment.

You have the technical ability to design online on the FlexiLivre site a draft of a book consisting only of shots without comment, or on the contrary, of texts as in an illustrated work or a magazine.

The words can be printed on white background, on a colored or styled image background that you would have selected from a range developed by professionals. Your prose can also appear superimposed on your snapshots

For information, the ratio of writing to image should not exceed one-third for the album to remain readable, knowing that visuals take precedence. This means that the written part should not represent more than one-third of the illustrated page. It should therefore occupy, at least, two-thirds of the surface.

This is the usual rule in the printing field.

The Choice of Words

A souvenir album generally includes the following indications, depending on your needs:

• The title of the cover (place, date, event, first name of the subjects).
• A caption for each shot or page (it is important to identify the people as the album could be passed around and consulted at a time when appearances have evolved).
• Some quotes for embellishment to add a sentimental or spiritual touch to the memories that stimulate both memory and imagination.
• Comments: a brief narration of an anecdote (trip), commemoration (wedding, anniversary), biography, small words of thanks (birthday, retirement party)...
• Poems, wordplays, riddles, charades.

Important: don't forget to proofread to eliminate mistakes. The help of a third party is recommended.

Play on the Interaction Between Writing and Illustrations

The written part can be located wherever you want, so you can superimpose it on one or more shots, or even on entire pages, in the direction you want. This kind of procedure should be used sparingly as the essentials are to enjoy the visuals. Beware of overly original effects that prove difficult to read.

The ideal is to write in black, gray or in a color coordinated with the visual. Light shades are to be avoided. Also, consider leaving white spaces to aerate the presentation and highlight your content.

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The creation of this content is a hobby in itself that requires attention and time.

A Picture Book for Children

You can easily create a picture book for children by photographing the objects in your everyday environment.

You can write the name of the object at the bottom of each shot or superimpose it.

Consider selecting a small format and a high character size because the little ones need to familiarize themselves with the alphabet (in uppercase for kindergarten level).

A personalized picture book is very useful for teaching a child to write. Made to measure, they are a valuable aid for cementing learning for example in autistic children.

Attention! Ensure that the resolution is adequate if you edit a succession of close-ups.

Chronicles

Keep a daily logbook during your vacations. You will transcribe this story into your album.

Social Media Diary Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest

Date and publish your shots or screenshots from your notification feeds on social networks like Facebook.

You can copy-paste memorable comments from social media or recount anecdotes related to these shared moments of life on the Web.

And Why Not a Photo Novel?

You can arrange your writings simply on the photos to create speech bubbles to give voice to the subjects photographed. Guaranteed effect!

It's an original way to recount the unfolding of a party, a ceremony or to share your vacation memories.