We are four steps into my photo book design process and – finally – I’m placing the photos on the page!
I’ve taken the photos, selected which photos to use, edited the photos and now is the time to figure out how they will work together on the page.
Often times, when I’m selecting photos I have a pretty good idea of a layout arrangement but not exactly sure on the specific layout.
This perfectly describes the photos I’ve selected for this particular photo book.
During my selection process, I had an idea to include a solitary portrait of my son and daughter on one page plus a collage of them together on the opposite page. But…I’m not really sure how that will look on the page.
So I test. I try different layouts. I see how the photos look on the page and then determine which one looks the best. What makes the most sense on the page? What scale, spacing, and positioning works the best for the photos.
You should know, there is no wrong answer and what may look best to me, may not be the same for you. And that’s ok. It’s what defines our personal style and vision. That being said, I do think your skills are refined, the longer you design.
Watch this video to see how I test my page layouts.
Next month, I’ll finalize the layout with some text and color!
