Blurb book layout

 Hi everyone!

I set up my photobook simply, with just the images for now. I have yet to put in the titles of the photos or descriptions because I can't decide how much I want to leave up to interpretation by the viewer. I think it's more fun to not have all the info on a photo because you get to imagine the story behind it. However, without an interesting description or something eye catching, I worry that the viewers won't be drawn in at all. But who is my audience, really? Since I'm doing this for a class is it supposed to appeal to me, my professor, and/or my fellow students?

I also hadn't considered that I would need a design for the front/back plus inside covers! So right now I just have my photos loosely paired and taking up the whole page with no titles/descriptions, but I'll make it more aesthetically pleasing in the next couple days. 

 

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