Here’s a quick design tip on design from issue 44 of Before&After Magazine.
Every person, object and element in your photo—any photo—has a story. That’s why we love, love, love this technique. Instead of one caption to generalize everything, write five, seven, ten, that unpack the detail. It’s fun to do, quick to read, and perfect for our modern, big-screen, sound-bite world. The captions can be atop the photo, off to the side, or both.
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This article was last modified on January 4, 2026
This article was first published on August 2, 2024
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