There’s pressure around special occasions such as Valentine’s Day and anniversaries to say “I love” the right way. Love is often expressed through romantic dates, nice gifts and handwritten letters. But even small gestures show that you care. Sending a picture with an inscription or phrase like “I love You” can be a great way to show someone how much you care.
There are countless photos that say “I love You” online. However, they don’t hold the same meaning as an image created by you. You can send a unique photo, even if it’s a simple snapshot. You’ll be able to show that you put some creative effort into the message.
You can create a “I Love You Photo” using the following steps:
It’s easy to create an “I Love You” picture. It could only take a couple of minutes, depending on what photo you choose. This is the time it would normally take to find the perfect stock image online.
If you are a perfectionist, or if your subject is difficult or you have to use a tricky technique, you may need to wait a little longer. All depends on what kind of photo you are creating. Here are three different ways you can say “I love” to someone with a photo.
You can add the phrase “I love” next to your photo.
It’s easy to use. It is not necessary to purchase expensive software in order to add text onto a picture. You can use a few online tools that are easy to use. BeFunky’s Text Editor was used to add the text on the image below. AddText, Picfont and Picfont are also good choices.
Prior to Editing
Sara Alfred: Love is Always.
Use a different expression instead of saying “I love”
It takes more time to use this method, as you need to select the correct phrase for the photo and then match the two together. While “I love” looks good with many images, certain phrases (such as puns or idioms), look better with specific photos. It is worth the extra work, however, because your image will look unique.
Original Image by Neal Fowler: Captured Your Heart
Take a picture of the phrase “I love You.”
Don’t like photo editing? Find the words, “I love You”, on anything and take a picture. Start by looking for Valentine’s Day candy and decorations. If you cannot find the phrase “I love You” anywhere, then you could write it yourself.
Jeff Kubina – i Love You
Twelve Creative Ideas to “I Love You’ Photos
You can technically use any photo for the “I love you!” picture if you add text in post-processing. Not every photo will convey the same romantic feeling or impact. Certain subjects and compositions are more effective than others.
Here are some creative and interesting ideas to inspire “I love you!” photos. Remember to consider where you will place the text when you are composing your photograph. It will be easier to post-process your photos if you leave space for the text. When adding text to an image, simplicity is key.
Heart-shaped rocks
You can find a heart shaped rock on a beach if you live close to a rocky area. If you find one, take a photo! This is a great subject for an image that says “I love You”.
jordan parks – summer love
Flower and leaves
While flowers are a popular choice, heart-shaped leaves make equally powerful photos. Nature and love are a great combination.
RebeccaVC1 – vintage love
The Heart of a Book: Pages from a Book Folded Into.
This subject is not hard to come by. You only need a book that has enough pages to create a beautiful heart.
ikerpe – 14 de febrero
Heart Shadow in a Book
A ring or filter can be used to make a shadow in the shape of a heart on a book to take a romantic picture. You have to be careful with the positioning and lighting, but this makes a beautiful photo.
Paul David – The Shadow of Love
Bokeh + Hearts
It’s not obvious, but the softness in bokeh already has a romantic feel. The romance is enhanced by adding a heart. You can do this by either using a bokeh with a hearts shape, or photographing lights as a heart.
You can easily create your own bokeh filters. Check out the DIY Photography tutorial to create your heart-shaped Bokeh.
Johan Hansson – Christmas Heart
Latte Art
This is the perfect subject if your partner loves coffee. You can ask a barista to make a heart-shaped latte for you, or you could even do it yourself.
Rahim Packir – Glass of Heart
Sweets in the shape of hearts
Candy is a good subject to write about because it can be colorful and easily found. You’ll find a lot of candy in heart shapes, especially around Valentine’s Day.
Maira Gall: I like to use colors that are similar.
Balloons in the shape of a red heart
Around Valentine’s Day, you can find heart-shaped balls everywhere. The red ones make great subject matter, as they are eye-catching when photographed against a cloudy or pale sky.
Garry Knight St Valentine’s Day Heart
Toy figures
If you don’t want to appear too sentimental, toys can add a humorous or quirky side to your photos. They can also express emotions other subject matter can’t.
JD Hancock Armored Amour
Urban Art
You can find urban art that is based on love in your city or town. This will give you a more edgy atmosphere while still expressing love. You can draw your own using chalk if you cannot find any.
Brian Rome – metro love
Light Painting
It takes more work to take this type of picture. First, you need to learn how to do a long-exposure with light painting. You’ll need to take the right photo, and move the light around so that it makes a heart shape, the word love, or other symbols on the picture. You’ll end up with a cool photo, even though it is challenging.
Jeremy Raff Reynolds – Light of Love
Paper Hearts
The paper heart is one of the simplest subjects to use. They are easy to make and can be placed anywhere.
Jordan parks in a Jar