In terms of my layout and design for my photobook, I will be using these certain settings to produce my book.
When laying out the pages in my photobook, I focused on including a range of different shaped and sized images to differentiate the layout more. For the front and back cover I put a double page spread in monochromatic colouring differentiating to the rest of my photo book.
Inside the photobook I tried to include a range of archival imagery as well as contrasting to modern images showing changes and connections through family, people, nature etc. relating to the tile of my essay “Co więźi nas razem?”.
For the book settings I decided to choose standard portrait as it would fit the rest of my photobook and premium lustre for my pages so that it presents good quality of my images.
For the photobook’s setting, the layout allows for a balance, giving space to showcase each image while maintaining an neat structure. My chosen paper type enhances the colors and details of my photos, giving the photobook a professional and polished feel while maintaining the warmth and depth I want to convey through my family’s story.
When laying out the pages, I made sure to include a variety of image sizes and shapes, which helps break up the design and adds dynamic visual interest throughout the photobook. I wanted to differentiate certain pages, so for the front and back covers, I chose to create a double-page spread in monochromatic tones, setting them apart from the rest of the photobook. This design choice offers an introduction and conclusion to the book which creates a sense of continuity while still maintaining an artistic flair.
Inside the photobook, I deliberately contrasted archival imagery with modern photos. This juxtaposition not only highlights the passage of time but shows the connections and changes that have occurred within my family, nature, and the people who have shaped my journey. The theme of change and continuity resonates with the title of my essay, “Co więźi nas razem?” (What Bonds Us Together?), as it reflects on how family ties remain strong despite the changes in time, environment and culture.