Although there were probably three weeks between the initial email informing me about this treat and the deadline it wasn't until the last three days that I got really serious about the project. I had played around with some pictures but had other pictures in multiple places and formats that I needed to download onto the Shutterfly site (after learning how to access each different type of media) . Then there was the learning curve due to this being the first time I had created a photobook online. I had many things to learn. For example, if you place a photo and write text next to it and then change to a different photo, the text disappears. This wouldn't have been such a big problem if I knew which photo I wanted in the first place but I had to try two or three photos each time to be certain which was the best fit.
Then, of course, there was the problem of the text. Originally I started out writing the logical comments, who, what, when, where. But then I don't like to limit myself to logic... One of the pictures inspired me to use a scripture from our wedding ceremony. After that all the text was changed to include the script and scriptures from the wedding as well as the words from an original song written by a friend that was played during the ceremony and the text from the Ketubba (wedding contract) that we signed.
Although getting everything the way I wanted it by the deadline was a bit stressful I was pleased with the end results. My favorite part of the process happened when I couldn't find a photo that worked for the cover of the book. I finally decided to do a collage of ten overlapping photos. I had a fun time arranging and rearranging until I found the perfect feel...10 photos that would give the flavor of the wedding without giving away much information. An invita
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3 comments:
the flowers in the hanging baskets are absolutely gorgeous!
Ahhh, Yes. They were beautiful. My friend Sandi, who's home/yard we used bought them. As guests arrived we had the flowers arranged as a backdrop while we had our photo taken with all the guests. Then we moved them to the sides of the huppah to decorate for the service. Afterward they hung on Sandi's front porch. Their bright color really looked great with the green grass/trees in the yard.
Those baskets of food look pretty yummy! Looks like you had a beautiful day. It makes me want to open see the rest of the book...
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