5 Tips for Editing and Creating a Beautiful Digital Photo Project!

Thanks to Digital Technology, I was able to create a beautiful heirloom Photo Album.  By following the simple instructions for using Adobe Photoshop Elements, I was able to download, enhance, and customize my photo album. I got to pick one of many wonderful designs to add to my digital pictures that truly made them look spectacular.

I will be sharing 5 tips for editing and creating a beautiful digital photo project!

#1.  Take advantage of the frame formats if available in the templates folder.  There are a variety of options to choose from such as horizontal oval, vertical ovals, squares, or rectagles shape the frames for the picture(s).  Locate the Photo Bin to see the template and the pictures you chose in it.

#2.  If you are familiar with Adobe Photoshop Elements, select photos from Photo bin to create a page design. Make sure to add captions and select the desired font to your photos for a special touch.  You can also experiment with type styles and sizes in the tool options bar.

#3.  Make sure to use rotate the print preview image for proper fit if needed.  I wonderful tool to use if your picture is upside down.  Don't hesitate to experiment with it to get the desired look.

#4.  Use the crop icon when trimming your pictures or page design.  Useful to fit photos perfectly into your memory album.  Make sure to check the Print Crop Marks icon.

#5.  Check out the Styles and Effects palette.  There are several layer styles and special effects to choose from that will make the project unique.  Play around with different background styles to achieve a spectacular look.

Creating a beautiful photo album to show off my creative page designs with Adobe Photoshop Elements has been fun!  I sincerely recommend that you use the tips I provided to enhance your photos and suggest you create an album like I did to cherish your memories forever. 

Lucy Atkinson
Mothers Living With Purpose
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