The Online Community and Scrapbook Club from Creating Keepsakes

Help capture the details of your life with photos of the not-so-obvious details of a story. These shots are often close-up shots that call attention to a special item of importance, but they can also be standard (non-zoom) shots of items that are important to capture simply because most people don't think to photograph them. Learn three fun ways to capture the details of your stories.

1. Showcase a Personality.

Does your daughter always wear the same shoes or your son the same hat, regardless of the day or the rest of the outfit? Snap a close-up photo, because otherwise the trend may go unobserved in typical photos where your child's face is the central focus of the shot.

Photo by jamiesolorio

2. Look for the Rarely Photographed Items

Many items of our everyday life go un-photographed because they seem so typical. But these photos can serve as great memories that help us tell a complete story on our scrapbook pages. Consider the importance of photographing these items and others like them:

* Neatly placed table settings at dinnertime

* A line of parked cars on the street for a weekend party

* The mix of condiments on the table that are your family's must-haves for a barbecue

* Steps filled with shoes removed before entering a church (see the photo below)

Photo by hockeygirl19

3. Add an Element That Makes Your Story Unique

The setting of your photo can reveal not just a detail of a story but also a detail about your personality or your family life. For instance, rather than just photographing necklaces received at a parade positioned at home on your kitchen counter, snap the picture while you're washing them to show that you're mindful of keeping toys sanitized for your children. You'll capture the detail of the object but also add a detail about your family that you may not have recorded in your scrapbook.