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How to use text wrapping in your family photo album's layouts like a pro

Dynamic family ploto abum layouts make images and text interact seamlessly. When text wrapping is done correctly, this interaction can take your storytelling to a whole new level. This technique can add visual interest to your album layout, make more efficient use of space, and create a more integrated relationship between your family stories and images. This tutorial teaches you everything you need to know about text wrapping to elevate the design of your family albums:

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From question to story in 5 steps - How to interview your family to document memories

Where do you start to add a narrative to your visuals that incorporate the unique perspectives of all the people involved? The most powerful way to draw this out is through intentional questions. Get started with interviewing your family to document their memories. Learn how to ask your family questions about their experiences and stories to add a narrative to your family albums.

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Documenting the start - How to make pregnancy journaling easy (includes 40 writing prompts!)

Pregnancy journal helps you prepare for your little one, document this special time, and allows you to reflect on your thoughts, fears, and hopes for the tiny miracle growing within you. This guide will show you how to make pregnancy journaling easy and enjoyable by tying your journaling to a recurring event like prenatal visits, prioritizing shorter but frequent entries, and leveraging the power of pregnancy journal prompts.

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Richer than social media snaps - Getting started as your family’s storyteller

You don’t have to be a pro or expert to create a richer record of your family's story. All you need is a few storytelling skills to practice, a habit to frequently document your family's daily life, and a mindset shift that helps you look for the real instead of the presentable. Get started as your family’s storyteller and learn how to better capture your family story with this starter’s guide!

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