When we go on vacations, I like to buy postcards of the breathtaking natural views of the area (ie. a waterfall, the Eiffel Tower, etc.). This way, if our pictures don't turn out the way we envisioned I have a professional picture on the postcard to rely on. This works especially well with the churches in Europe since you can't photograph the interiors and they are usually gorgeous. If our pictures turn out great then I still use the postcards to add to the layout. Jolene Smith (Butler, WI) | |||||
When we go on vacation we inevitably purchase something which is ensconced in a bag sporting the name and location of the place we're visiting. When we get home I date the bag and put everything (journal/postcards, developed pictures, etc.) into the bag so that I can speedily retrieve the info for scrapbooking. Also, I usually buy postcards and journal who, what, when, where on the back. I mail them home so they're postmarked with the out-of-town stamp (if out of country, postal stamps can be unusual, too). This makes them a little more interesting. Then I mount them with scrapbook corners so that I can take them out and look at the back if I choose. If I adhere them directly to the page, I use the info on the back to journal my page. Crystal | |||||
Having just come back from a 2-week vacation, we thought we'd share a few helpful hints with you that we learned from our travels. First of all, while vacationing, keep your camera with you at ALL times. You just never know when you're going to find yourself in a funny or unique situation that you'll want to capture on film. We can't tell you how many times we had to run back to the room for our camera. Secondly, if you're doing any sightseeing or touring, keep a small notebook and pen with you to jot down any interesting facts that you might want to include in your album. We took some great pictures and have had a hard time remembering the names of the areas we captured on film. We also heard some neat historical facts about the area we were seeing and had to find a napkin to jot down the information. Even though at the time you think you'll never forget the names and places you're vacationing, the details do fade quickly (especially if you delay getting your pictures into albums). Finally, if your are going to be doing any water sports or snorkeling, underwater cameras are lots of fun. Although the picture quality isn't fantastic and although most "touristy" areas have them available, they're expensive. Remember to get one or two of these cameras at home and bring them with you if you know you'll be in the water. Happy Vacationing! John and Carrie - Cut'N'Fun | |||||
I carry a small cassette recorder with me whenever we're out with the camera and ESPECIALLY if we're at a family function or on vacation. I actually 'journal' on the recorder. I give the print number and then a description of what the photo is, where it was taken, and the date. This is also great when you may forget names of people in the pic unless you record them when you're taking it! At the beginning of the recording, I state 'this is roll A' and then I begin with 'frame 1,' then 'frame 2' and so on. Once the roll is finished and I pull it out, I write on the roll with indelible pen, 'Roll A.' When I bring the roll to be developed, I also write 'Roll A' on the envelope (you get your pix back in the same envelope!). Once I have all my rolls back, I play back my recording and with a photo-safe pen, I jot on the back of the picture any pertinent info that I will need for my journaling. Sometimes, I just listen to the tape and type in whatever I want on the computer and print it out. Then I can crop and mount my 'journaling' directly onto the page by the pictures. This is a blessing for someone with a Swiss cheese memory such as mine! We took 22 rolls of film on our southeast Asia trip. Wish I had thought of this at the time...hindsight is 20/20!! Shelba Davis - Concord, CA | |||||
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