new to elements/request comments on layout

[pjsathome]

Hi
I am new to Elements and just tried doing two pages for my sister's wedding. Would appreciate any and all comments and suggests. Thanks
PJ

http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?pic=1iS9CPKqwoyw2ma4my3cjTftHodK0

http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?pic=1S1ludD5wUrYwNRMjDxAk2knWOM2M30

I was the only photographer for her wedding so the pictures are all mine. Also on the second layout I colored out the bottom rectangle - that is where their names were.

[imported_admin]

Hi PJS,
You might want to try reposting these a bit smaller so we can see them. Resize the images so they're no larger than 600 pixels on the longest side.

Thanks!

[Spyder]

Yeah a bit on the large side but they look great. Nice use of colour there.
I would only recommend lowering some of the redness in the photos and getting them more neutral, possibly lightening them a little too.
Otherwise great job, looks professional!

[Wendy]

hi there ...

... and welcome to the forum :)

Great photographs and a very imaginative layout ... I like it very much!.

I tried lightening the colour and think that it looks nice both ways ... really it is a matter of personal taste so why not try lightening it a little then give your sister the final choice.

Congratulations ... on a great job :)


Wendy

[pjsathome]

Thanks for the info - here i have tried to resize the image (I have a LOT to learn!)
http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?pic=18gL9YksurVcYbC2fDPl4CrwP4GHk

do you mean lighten the color of the photos or the page and elements or which? And (sorry) how do i do that?

[Wendy]

Hi there,

I lightened the background colour a little ...

Have you left all the layers intact? ... if so then all you do is go to the layer and use Enhance>Adjust Colour> Adjust Hue and Saturation ... when the dialogue box pops up you can then experiment with the saturation and lightness ...

Hope this helps :)


Wendy

[pjsathome]

Thanks! On the original (not the copy I posted here) I did leave the layers intact. I will try your suggestion.
Thanks again!
PJ

[Spyder]

I reckon the images of the silly sods..err newly weds :wink: need lightening a little, try the levels options also, Ctrl L, and brighten them a tad.
Let me have another look.... oh.. Now....where did I place that magnifying glass....
8)

[pjsathome]

I have lightened the background and the pictures. Here is my final copy. thanks!
PJ

http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?pic=1EfG5Lf55MaCx8WsSZ619TB7qJIxpY1

[Wendy]

Hi there ..

Oh that does look good ... and I think that I do prefer the version with the lighter background..

Very nicely done .. its a real winner. I'm sure that they will love it:)


Wendy

[Jodi Frye]

That's beautiful !!

[Pauline]

You've done a lovely job with the layout. I too prefer the lighter colours. You want your focus to be on the photos, not the background, so toning it down makes a big difference.

Terrific.

[bwolford]

I think you've done a wonderful job!

Brice

[pjsathome]

I really appreciate your comments and help. They made a difference on my layout!
Can't wait to show my sister on Thursday!
PJ

[Pauline]

PJ, I'm betting that she will love it! Not your basic old photos. You did a terrific job.

[Wendy]

Do let us know what she says .... :)


Wendy