Hello again! Hopefully after Monday’s post, you had some time to reflect on what you consider to be a ‘good’ photo. I think the conclusion is that good photography, above and beyond the technical, is subjective, which is a ‘good’ thing!
I chose to use what I consider to be a ‘good photo’. It’s a good photo technically (it’s clearly and sharply in focus, it’s well exposed and the composition is good) but it’s also good in my opinion, for other reasons. I love it because I thought my daughter looked so beautiful she took my breath away. I love it because I could feel the excitement in the air as she was heading off to the prom for the first time. I love it because I loved the dress she was wearing and how her hair looked and how she did her makeup. So to me, that’s a whole lot of ‘good’!!
For me, a good scrapbook page starts with a good photo – as discussed, good for whatever reason, to you.
~ Kathy
(To see more of Kathy's beautiful work and learn some amazing design and photography tips, visit her blog at www.kathythompsonlaffoley.typepad.com)
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Though I love a sharp, focused and balanced photo, the best are those that bring back memories or evoke emotion. Love how Kathy captured all of it in her shot! Love the layout, too :)
Posted by: Lee | April 28, 2010 at 06:28 AM
Thanks Lee, and I agree :)
Posted by: KathyT | April 28, 2010 at 07:58 AM
Stunning...Love this picture and your layout.. just relfects that..TFS
Posted by: Laurie | April 28, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Great page design...love the scalloped border too. ;o)
Posted by: Penny B. | April 28, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Love the layout. Great picture. Your daughter is beautiful, Kathy.
Posted by: Michel E | April 28, 2010 at 10:42 AM
gorgeous! from the subject of the photo to the overall page design. just beautiful.
Posted by: Natalie | April 28, 2010 at 10:46 AM
wow is that gorgeous!
Posted by: ellen s | April 28, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Love this LO. Kathy's daughter is beautiful! Such a great photo of her!
Posted by: krolski (kathy) | April 28, 2010 at 01:26 PM
This is absolutely breathtaking! I can see why you love this photo! She is beautiful. I really love how you kept this layout simple to put all the focus on this beautiful girl!!!
Posted by: Lisa Haas | April 28, 2010 at 03:36 PM
Thanks Ladies!
Posted by: KathyT | April 29, 2010 at 06:21 AM
Beautiful page and young lady.
Posted by: Donna Rawbone | April 29, 2010 at 07:48 AM
Such an elegant page! I really like it! Thanks for sharing it Kathy! :o)
Posted by: Nancy | April 29, 2010 at 09:08 AM
She sure is a beautiful gal! Love your page.The picture says it all.
Posted by: Dana C. | April 29, 2010 at 09:37 AM
I love this layout soooo much! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Posted by: Krista | April 29, 2010 at 11:20 AM
You guys are too kind, thank you!
Posted by: KathyT | April 30, 2010 at 06:54 AM