My style of layout. Might work for some....

[Sandisct]

On average in a actual day wedding photography, abt 600-800 shots will be taken if not more. And in a wedding album of 40pages if each page were to have only 1-3 pics on it then a whole lot of photos will not be shown.

Well at least this is what happened to me for my wedding album.

Hence, I've done a few albums in a way where at least 150-180 pics were used and average about 10-12 pics per spread.

Some may like it clean and neat but i like to show a day where a lot is actually happening.

Maybe instead of calling it a wedding album, I might call my style a Wedding Photo Journal. BTW I'm not a photographer, I just do the layout. So if you are a photographer and if you like my work, maybe we could work together too.

Please comments.

www.sandyeu.com/gallery

[Michael]

a bit too crowded for my taste....

[thevar]

Originally Posted by Sandisct On average in a actual day wedding photography, abt 600-800 shots will be taken if not more. And in a wedding album of 40pages if each page were to have only 1-3 pics on it then a whole lot of photos will not be shown. Well at least this is what happened to me for my wedding album. Hence, I've done a few albums in a way where at least 150-180 pics were used and average about 10-12 pics per spread. Some may like it clean and neat but i like to show a day where a lot is actually happening. Maybe instead of calling it a wedding album, I might call my style a Wedding Photo Journal. BTW I'm not a photographer, I just do the layout. So if you are a photographer and if you like my work, maybe we could work together too. Please comments. www.sandyeu.com/gallery

Hi,the layout is overdone and it does not have the umph,to much over lappings!

[Shu22]

Originally Posted by thevar Hi,the layout is overdone and it does not have the umph,to much over lappings!

Originally Posted by Michael a bit too crowded for my taste....

Same thought. I prefer simpler and neat layout.

[lypklypk]

It depends on the couples.. some like it simple, some want to see alot of photos in the album.

I personally prefer a clean cut layout though

[catchlights]

less is more.



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[snowspeeder]

I prefer the simplicity approach. Too much overcrowding can be painful to view.

[coolraider]

I like your style of layout.. Many like simplicity, but i like the out-burst of actions that all the shots interlinked.. True enough, some detail maybe lost due to resizing of shots. The whole mood of events during the wedding has been captured. Keep on exploring!!!

[Sandisct]

Usually for the photographer point of view... its less is more. but to the couple point of view its the more the merrier... or rather make it value for money. Pay same amount but show more photos... if average out its lesser cost per pix.

I truly agree with the less is more concept. But I also felt that every single moment is equally important to show. Of cos its impossible to put all 800 shots into the album, that can be easily done by buying a photo album to put all the 4R prints into it, and its not cheap.

Maybe I can say is that my album layout is not so much of the artistic-momento where every page is a work of art but rather a sequence of events that took place in a once-in-a-lifetime event where every single little pix showed draws so much memories to it.

My style is something that falls between the 2 types of album where one can be considered a Artistic showcase of exhibition print and the other a normal 4R-print albums. HAHA...

Just imagine it take 24 frames for a motion film to showcase just 1 sec.

[nonchann]

Originally Posted by snowspeeder I prefer the simplicity approach. Too much overcrowding can be painful to view.

Agreed. it's too much and overcrowded. Plus you have a background pic already. So it's quite overkill. Not my cup of tea.

[catchlights]

Originally Posted by Sandisct Usually for the photographer point of view... its less is more. but to the couple point of view its the more the merrier... or rather make it value for money. Pay same amount but show more photos... if average out its lesser cost per pix. I truly agree with the less is more concept. But I also felt that every single moment is equally important to show. Of cos its impossible to put all 800 shots into the album, that can be easily done by buying a photo album to put all the 4R prints into it, and its not cheap. Maybe I can say is that my album layout is not so much of the artistic-momento where every page is a work of art but rather a sequence of events that took place in a once-in-a-lifetime event where every single little pix showed draws so much memories to it. My style is something that falls between the 2 types of album where one can be considered a Artistic showcase of exhibition print and the other a normal 4R-print albums. HAHA... Just imagine it take 24 frames for a motion film to showcase just 1 sec.

the "less is more" is not only apply on photography only.
It apply on almost anything need to be creative, even on cooking, can you image if you throw any meat, veggie, ingredient, spices which you can find in the kitchen into a pot and hope it come out yummy yummy??
and I guess you are not a art student as well, be it fine art or applied art, sure you will get left right center if you would show this to any of your classmates or lecturers.

I do not understand you what mean the cost per pix compare to 4R album and coffee table album, the production cost of a 20 pages coffee table album will still cost more than a 800 pieces of 4R photos with album, unless you are talking about you do your design and the labour for the coffee table album for free.

even a photographer shot many photos for a actual wedding day, does not mean he has to present every single images in photo album for the couple, be it 4R album or coffee table album. If couple do prefer quantity kind of presentation, all I can say is they don't really appreciate good photography and graphic design.

btw, 24 frame per second, the 24 frame is almost the same scene, and flash it in a second.

the commonly known movies do flash different scenes in a very short time frame, are the one has couple running around coconut tree, and singing at the same time, zoom in zoom out, abrupt panning, strong body language and facial expression.

[lypklypk]

Originally Posted by catchlights and I guess you are not a art student as well, be it fine art or applied art, sure you will get left right center if you would show this to any of your classmates or lecturers.

I don't agree that simplicity is the 'be all end all' of gfx design nor art. Maybe for art students, yes (unless you're talking about things like group pictures, which in this case, your point doesn't apply either), but as a gfx designer, your job main job is not only to create something that looks nice asthetically, but most importantly, it should be able to bring a point across, as well as be able to implement what the client wants. We're no longer in school where you the end result is what you like, or what you feel looks nice, but in the real world, when most of the time, designs are done based on the client's needs and wants instead. If the type of design they need or want is similar to your style of work, then good for you. If not, you'll still have to carry on with what they want, even if you don't think it looks nice or works well. A good gfx designer is not one who's able to design nice looking designs and whatnot, but rather, someone who can come up with a good design out of the worst (subjective) clients' requirements.

[microcosm]

I like your layout, but try not to do too much slanting. Can get too overwhelming after a while, and I agree with the "more pictures" album layout. Andy and Emma was good.

[Sandisct]

just my humble reply....

Originally Posted by catchlights the "less is more" is not only apply on photography only. It apply on almost anything need to be creative, even on cooking, can you image if you throw any meat, veggie, ingredient, spices which you can find in the kitchen into a pot and hope it come out yummy yummy??

Most likely, you've not tried the chinese 大榨菜, the one big pot where it contains all sort of meat and veges... Shiok.... Or the malay... Rojak..... shoik.... hmm.... I love the chung king express hot pot.... shoik... i usually dumps all my food in and savour it one by one....

Originally Posted by catchlights and I guess you are not a art student as well, be it fine art or applied art, sure you will get left right center if you would show this to any of your classmates or lecturers.

Probably that's why i never get to graduate from TP. Spent 2 years there.... If we were classmates you'll know that I'm a strong promoter for minimalism... well, that was in the past.... After I get on I've learnt 1 thing.... my customer feeds me and I serve their needs. Sometimes its so frustrating that in this world there's only abt 10% of the population can appreciate the work of art.... I'm getting fed by the other 90% which don't...

Sad case...

Originally Posted by catchlights I do not understand you what mean the cost per pix compare to 4R album and coffee table album, the production cost of a 20 pages coffee table album will still cost more than a 800 pieces of 4R photos with album, unless you are talking about you do your design and the labour for the coffee table album for free.

hmmm... I seriously never consider that... well... if spending close to $200 and get a print and slot album... would it be better to spend just a little more and get a slightly more presentable showcase of a chain of events happening? Maybe If the couple got budget... Then they can consider spending more to get a exhibition styled premium album of lesser shots.... I'll just be there for those who has got a little lesser budget, but dun mind my messy layout. At least it speaks alot for them on that day.

Originally Posted by catchlights even a photographer shot many photos for a actual wedding day, does not mean he has to present every single images in photo album for the couple, be it 4R album or coffee table album. If couple do prefer quantity kind of presentation, all I can say is they don't really appreciate good photography and graphic design.

Like i say... sadly this category of people is almost 90%. They just want it cheap and good. When told that Cheap and Good are arch enemies since the industrial revolution, they would just expect us to marry them together without questions.

Originally Posted by catchlights btw, 24 frame per second, the 24 frame is almost the same scene, and flash it in a second. the commonly known movies do flash different scenes in a very short time frame, are the one has couple running around coconut tree, and singing at the same time, zoom in zoom out, abrupt panning, strong body language and facial expression.

HAHAHA thats a good one.... I'm always wondering... why are there always trees around in their film??? hahaha... but frankly, though you may find it funny, but they are the very cultured group of people. Their movie is always coupled with songs and dance, and these are the very core of the arts!! Other than visual arts, dance and music are also very important. So better don't laugh at them but learn how to appreciate them better.

[nigel84]

dude, i can't seem to open ir page... >.<

[Sandisct]

Originally Posted by nigel84 dude, i can't seem to open ir page... >.<

Try this

http://www.sandyeu.com/gallery/Portfolio.html

[catchlights]

Thanks for taking time to reply to my post, hope you will find the your niche customers appreciate your handworks and reward you handsomely, in cash, of course.

anyway, I don't think I'm mocking this category of movies, just find that they can be very entertaining, if you watch them once awhile in a boring Saturday afternoon.

[psychobiologist]

i like the layout because it shows that every moment is remembered and cherished, documented in the album.

but it has to depend on whether the couple likes the style or not, although lots of singaporeans eventually also anything also can heh

[Sandisct]

I guess there are really some whom might like this kind of layout. BTW, just got my site up and ready for poaching... hee hee....

www.weddingalbumcollages.com

[Godzilla Invades]

To me, I find it a little messy as there are just too many photos on your layout.

If you want to put so many photos, you need to see thru more design books for better layouts. Yours now is neither here no there. You can throw in as many photos as you want but each photos should have some face value.

As they say, a picture tells a thousand words.

I have showed some of your works to some my customers and their honest feedback? Too messy.