Digital Family Album Basics
Introduction
Discover the many projects you'll find in Digital Family Album Basics and how to get the most out of the digital memories you can create with the lessons and templates in this book.
Getting Organized:
Gather Stories, Tools, & Photos
Your projects will go more smoothly if you gather all the elements first. Even before you get started, Chapter 1 gives you tips and tricks to get a head start.
Chapter 2
Smile for the Camera:
Take Better Photos
The best projects begin with the best photos. Chapter 2 is filled with great examples, tips, and tricks to help you capture your most precious moments.
Chapter 3
Photo Magic:
Edit and Enhance Your Digital Images
Make it look like your dog rides the lawnmower, or clean up and enhance your less-than-perfect images. It's easy with Adobe Photoshop Elements.
Chapter 4
Digital Scrapbooking:
Make Your Pages More Memorable
Whether you're an avid scrapbooker or you're just looking for a way to enhance your photo collections, this chapter will show you how to lay out images and text to create digital designs.
Chapter 5
Hello World:
Build a Family Web Site
If you can fill out a form and hit the submit button, you can publish your own words and photos on the Internet today. Choose an online photo album service, blog, or custom Web site.
Chapter 6
Small Wonders:
Create Baby Books & Announcements
Capture the first moments, months, and years of your baby's life in words, pictures, and lasting memories. Chapter 6 will show you how to send out an email announcement fast, design digital scrapbook pages, and create a baby book your child will cherish forever.
Chapter 7
When You Care Even More: Design Your Own Greeting Cards
Personalized greeting cards can include children's artwork, photos of a new house, and so many other things you'll never find in the Hallmark store. In Chapter 7 you'll find greeting card templates that make it easy for you to create your own card for any occasion.
Chapter 8
Creative Calendars:
Keep Track of Special Family Dates
Stop missing birthdays and dentist appointments. Create your own family calendar in print or online, and you'll always know when to send a card to Aunt Sue. In Chapter 8 you'll find calendar designs, artwork, and more to help create a calendar for your lifestyle.
Chapter 9
News Flash: Dress Up Your Family's Letters
Family letters are a great way to stay in touch during the holidays and throughout the year or to announce special events. In Chapter 9, you'll discover how family letters have evolved since your grandmother's day and find four great templates you can use to decorate your family's stories.
Chapter 10
Family History:
Pay Loving Tribute
Celebrate the lives of those who came before you and create a family tree, research genealogy, or turn a special collection of old photos and stories into a tribute to someone you love.