How Can I Improve These Graphics?, Help Please?! Options

[j-kwon]

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Reason for edit: Remember to thumb your images - Toya (freeflow)

[MissHygienic]

First image: Graphics look washed-out, over-exposed, and overall crappy. The grunge borders do not fit and the entire color scheme is bad. I would bring her photos out instead of drowning her in a yellow color.

Second image: Font is off and doesn't match the images. What are with the white scribbles? The fact that you applied a brush on the left side of the image and nowhere else is awkward.

[jeslyn448]

For the first image i completely agree to MissHygenic.

If i were to fix or add to the second image, what i would do is change the font type and size. when you have two images of the same in the blend where one is up front and one behind, I'd make the font a medium size not a large one like you have there. And I'd keep the font one colour and not outlined. also if your going to use brushes, I'd use them sparingly and not a whole bunch on one side. the pattern is good, but maybe lighten the blend mode a little, or use some light textures.

[xcocoaxmuffinx]

For the first one, the border doesn't suit the graphic and it looks a little...overdone, and I would definatly change the texture however I do like the way you blended the images.

The second one, the white scribbles are just...bad >_< [im sorry i dont want to be mean] and the font looks weird, I would definatly change the color.