Frame a smaller portion of your photo.
Try this approach that Corrie Jones has taken. Start with a photo that’s got generous “context” and then layer a frame over its focal point.
Corrie gave the page extra oomph with the many patterned papers. She says, ” The use of multiple patterns adds to the overall mood. The patterns and colors play a trick with the eye by making it look like there is more on the page then there really is.”
Birthday Photo by Corrie Jones | Supplies: American Crafts: Cardstock, Patterned Paper, Alphabet Stickers, Brads; Pebbles: Patterned Paper; Basic Grey: Patterned Paper, Flair; Studio Calico: Patterned Paper, Stickers, Stamp, Frame; EK Success, Martha Stewart: Punches; Bella Blvd: Washi Tape; Freckled Fawn: Washi Tape, Wood Veneer, Paper Clip; SODAlicious: Wood Veneer; Staz On: Ink.