How to make a collage of photos
Published: 17.12.2019
What do you think of when you hear the word "collage"? Most likely, in your imagination there appear fragments of newspaper or photo prints, carefully assembled on one sheet.
Some collages are works of art hanging in museums and galleries, others are greeting cards or school/student posters.
There are two reasons why we pay special attention to collages. Firstly, they are experiencing a surge in popularity. And secondly, photo collages have firmly and rightfully stood the test of competition in the digital photography era and therefore deserve the right to exist.
Creating a collage can be relatively easy with the help of collage apps. However, it takes much more time to select photos that harmonize with each other. In addition to choosing colors that work well together, the viewer needs to understand the creator's choice: why these particular photos are combined in such a sequence in the collage.
We will give you tips on creating collages and suggest which photos to choose.
1. Tell a story.
Photo collage is a great tool for creating stories. Two or more images together allow you to tell a more detailed story than a single photograph.
A particularly interesting collage is created when you take multiple shots of the same event. The photo collage story can include children playing on the playground, friends talking on the street, and so on.
The photo collage uses different sequences of photos: from a few seconds to several hours, days, or months. For example, a lone tree would look great in different seasons.
A single photo by itself will not tell you what happened. But a collage can convey the whole story to the viewer.
2.Пользуйтесь режимом серийной съемки
Photos taken in burst mode are perfect for collages, as they represent a ready-made sequence.
The serial shooting function allows you to quickly take a sequence of photos.
To capture a moving object, simply hold down the shutter button for a few seconds. A decent amount of frames can be obtained in a short period of time, allowing the viewer to see how the object moved.
3. Take pictures from different distances.
Most often, photo collages feature an object captured from the same distance. This approach has the right to exist, however, it may not attract much interest from the viewer.
A photo collage is a great way to show the same object from different distances and angles.
The combination of images allows to simultaneously display open scenes and close-ups.
This type of collage is perfect for wedding and landscape photography, where you can show the overall picture and then detail the small details: leaves, flowers, and various textures.
4. Come up with a theme for a collage
Photocollage is a collection of photographs on a specific theme. It can be a series of shots taken in one place or related scenes or objects.
The joint display of several images gives the viewer more context and the image more meaning. The viewer establishes a connection between the photos, which enhances the theme of the photo collage.
Many collages are based on personal photographs. Feel free to use themes like family, friends, pets, travel, and leisure. Collages made with humor have the maximum impact on the viewer.
5. Seek inspiration
In your photo collage, you can add scanned photographs, cutouts from magazines and newspapers, fabric samples, etc. Look for images that share colors, patterns, shapes, and will help make the collage cohesive. Use anything that inspires you in the collage.
6. Express yourself through color.
Instead of a theme for a photo collage, use color. A bold statement is combining several photos of a specific color.
One common color or similar color tones will create a more harmonious collage, make the combination of images more noticeable, and attract the viewer's attention.
Every photo is a masterpiece! Don't hide unique shots in your phones and cameras from viewers. A worthy way to showcase your talent and preserve memories is to print photos on canvas.
7. Work with images
Good photos often lose out due to poor editing. In fact, professional photographers never showcase their photos without editing. So if you don't edit your photo collage, it is unlikely to receive the deserved professional attention.
To make the photos look great in a collage, you need to put in a little effort. Review all the photos on your computer. Play around with the color and size until you are satisfied with the result.
Change the resolution of all images so that they match each other. For photo collages that you plan to post on social media, set the resolution to 72dpi. If you are going to print them, the resolution should be 300 dots per inch.
8. Create a photo collage.
Of course, a photo collage should speak for itself. However, modern trends make their adjustments. If additional elements help create an unforgettable photo collage, feel free to use them.
You can add a title to the collage, change the color, font, texture or background of the stickers, add text, highlight the borders of the photos, create colored borders and draw.
9. Features of creating photo collages for Instagram
Creating collages for Instagram is a great way to share a large amount of content with fewer clicks. Collages can be used, for example, to showcase a product from different perspectives.
No matter what type of collages you create on Instagram, it is important to establish a consistent aesthetic to attract followers and participants. Therefore, before hitting the "Publish" button, edit the photo collage outside of Instagram.
Photo collages are a creative work. Follow our advice. Add a bit of creativity. Enjoy the process.
Do not hide finished photo collages in a folder on your computer. Upload a mix of photos to the Mapi7 editor and create a Light album. Photo collages are a great material for the pages of an unusual Light album.
Photo collages are a great way to show more than one image in a single frame. It is the best gift you can give to your family, friends, and yourself.
