Photo Blogs: Make Yours a Work of Art

<p><i>Lots of people have photo blogs, but have you noticed that some are better than others? Find out how to make <b>yours</b> one that stands out!</i>
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<p>If you treasure your photos, a photo  blog is a great way to organize, store and preserve your photos. But  anyone can upload a few photos and call it an online 'album.' So how  do you turn your photo blog into an online album that you'll be proud  to share with friends and family? Just use these simple tips:</p>

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<li><b>Tell a Story</b><br />
Want to      upload photos of your latest family vacation? Great...but take a few      minutes to think about how you'll organize your online photo album.      Will the photos loosely follow your trip itinerary? Will it focus on      the scenery? Will it focus on family? Or will it be a combination of      both? And remember, sometimes less is more. You don't have to upload      every single photo. Just use your very best photos - the ones that      tell the story best.
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<li><b>Size Matters</b><br />
It's      true...size does matter! By varying the size of your photos, you'll      create visual interest and your photo blog will be easier to view.
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<li><b>Leave some Space</b><br />
Use      plenty of white space. It will give your photos extra impact.
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<li><b>Mix it Up</b><br />
Try to vary      your formatting techniques. Because after all, you want to create      the best presentation for your photos.
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<li><b>Choose Your Words</b><br />
Use      headlines and captions to enhance the story, but not to tell it      completely. When adding headlines and captions, there are a few      things to keep in mind:
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<li> Make sure your captions are      aligned with your photos. For example, if your photo is centered,      your caption should be centered.
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<li> Insert a single return between      your photo and caption. This makes it easier to read the caption and      doesn't take away from the photo.
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<li> Choose the right font and size.      Studies show that Verdana is the easiest to read, and anything over      12 pt is easily readable. If you do use a smaller point size, try      bolding it to enhance readability. On the other hand, you should      save the very large fonts for headlines.
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<li>Keep your captions short. Since      you want the photos to tell the story, you shouldn't need to use a      paragraph for each caption. If you do need to add more information,      use a short caption and then follow it with a paragraph.
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<li> Don't be afraid to use color for      the text in your caption. Your caption should have a high contrast      with the background of your photo blog so it's easy to read.
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Don't use all caps for a caption      or headline. It's much more difficult to read, and it also seems      like you're screaming.
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<li> Use headlines and subheads to      break your photo blogs into sections. Try to use a different color      than your captions to help set the headlines apart.</li></ul>
<p>Photo blogs give you the opportunity      to show off your photos in their best possible light, and by      following these tips, you can be sure your friends and family will      always be looking forward to your next online album.</p>