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When writing captions for your photo book, there are a number of factors that you need to consider ending up with the best captions possible. You may wonder why any photo book needs captions. We are going to look at some benefits of having photo book captions, as well as how best to get it done.
Why Captions Matter
captions in your photo book can make it far more interesting than it otherwise would be. Here are some of the reasons why captions can transform your photo book.
Help Add Humor
When captions are used to inject life and personality into a photo book, they can help to transform it into a work of art. This is especially the case when the photos are not professional-grade. Captions also help to bring the personality of the subjects into the photo book. All this helps to transform it into an outstanding keepsake.
Helps With Memories
After sixty or seventy years, are we going to be able to remember the names of all the guests who came to our 40th birthday party? Having captions in the photo book helps with that. You can also understand the context of what was going on behind every photo, which is also a great way to keep the memories fresh.
Helps With Storytelling
A good photo book should be a story book and sometimes, all photo books need a narrative to get the story going. Captions make it easier to tell the story behind the photos, especially in the case where the storytelling element of the photo book was not taken into account when taking the photos. Captions will help bridge story gaps and explain context, both critical in keeping the story alive.
Having understood the importance of having captions in your photo book, here are some approaches to take in order to write perfect captions every time.
Be Specific
It is important to lay out the background of your story, and this can be achieved with specific details in the captions. For example, a wedding photo book can start with captions that give background information about the bride and groom, the venue and the wedding in general.
Don't Be Afraid Of Humor
Depending on the context of the photo book, do not be afraid to use humor in the captions. Of course the kind of jokes you use in the language should be reflective of whom you expect to view the photo book. A general family photo book can be laid back but still use clean language. A photo book of a party between friends can be less so.
Make Sure They Are Legible
Nothing is as terrible as captions that are too small to be read. This usually happens when we make two basic mistakes. One is to try to cram as many photos into each page and then try to caption them. The second is to over-explain each photo in the caption. An important rule when putting photo books together and captioning them is that less is more. Select only your best photos to add to your photo book. You should also ensure that the captions are brief but have all the needed information.
