Scrapbooking for the first time
Introduction
\"Scrapbooking\" is a hobby that not only
provides a creative outlet for the scrapbook
designer， but also promotes a strong sense of
self-esteem and belonging for those whose lives
and accomplishments are creatively chronicled
and compiled into an album or collection of
albums.
Great scrapbooks start with great Ahotos.
Although professional photos are wonderful
additions to a scrapbook， using a professional
photographer for all photos is not practical， or
necessary. Your own snapshots are going to
capture the most memorable moments in life.
The best times and conditions， as far as
lighting is concerned， for taking photographs
outside are before I0 am and after 4 pm and on
a slightly overcast day. The subject should be
positioned so the sunlight is hitting them from
the side instead of facing directly into the sun.
Add variety to photos by changing the
angles at which photos are taken. Try looking
through the camera viewfinder at the subject
from low， high， and normal camera angles to
see which will look best. Children s photos are
often better if the photographer kneels down to
the child s level before taking the shot. Many
older people find photos taken from a slightly
higher angle more appealing.
Get closer to the subject when you are
taking the photograph. The one comment I hear
most often is， \"Your pictures are so close-up! In
my photos the people are always so far away.\"
At first， it is a little awkward to get so close， but
the results are great. The only exception to using
this technique is when you are using a flash--
especially indoors--as the subject can appear
washed out or over-exposed.
Try enlarging your photos. If you have a
photo where the image is very small and you
would like it to appear larger， either enlarge it
on a color copy machine or have the photo
printed larger from the negative. Then simply
crop the photo so the subject is the main focus
Good photos come from good photo
processing labs. Avoid the temptation to save
money by going with a lower-quality lab.
Incorrect developing can mean the difference
between a photo that lasts and a photo that
quickly fades.
Use both black-and-white and colored
photos in your scrapbooks. While black-and-
white photos last longer， the value of colored
photos cannot be denied. Many scrapbook
designers recommend taking colored photos for
the most part and taking a set of black-and-
white photos every six months to one year to
preserve family history， in the event that color
photos deteriorate. ~，
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