Like this one.
3. The beginnings of a layout: the edited photo + words + date
4. Add visual interest (ink splats) to break up the white and ground the photo to the page.
5. Add more dimension (photo frame and more ink splats).
6. Test out a different background. Nope. Too dramatic. Would need to use bold, larger or darker type or the words get lost in the background.
7. Try another background. Nope, not enough contrast – the color is too similar to the background in the photo.
8. Go back to the white background. I like this the best, but it needs a little something extra.
9. Add texture (black stitching).
10. Add color.
credits: frame, ink splats, date stamp from the open road by paislee press, needed more stitching 4 by amy martin
There, I think that does it.
That’s the abridged version of my process. It starts with the photo. I usually spend a great deal of time on photo editing. Then an equally long-ish (sometimes longer) amount of time on the journaling. Then more time tinkering with the little details, a nudge here, the lowering of opacity there, a bunch of minor tweaks to get the embellishments to do it’s job – play an important supporting role – to lead the eye to the photo and the words.
What’s your process?
Great post! So interesting to see how others work. I work in a similar way. I have a picture that I like and I try to make it look as good as possible then think about how to embellish it and journal about it.
love this glimpse into your process. i'm such a fan of your stuff! I usually start with photos, too, then add a background. Then, since I love patterned paper, I try to find a way to squeeze some in somewhere. From there come the embellishments and the words.
Thank you for sharing a glimpse into your mind and your creative process. love this!!
Pretty similar to yours I think Liz. I can spend HOURS tweaking & nudging things to make them look "just right" … it's good to know I'm not alone!