Open your chosen app. Let’s use Layout for this example because it’s basically free and fast like a hummingbird on espresso. The app will immediately scan your recent photos.
It will show you pre-made grids. It’s like the app is reading your mind. “Oh, you want two photos? Here are six ways to do that.” It feels like cheating, but it’s really just being clever.
Tap the photos you want. They’ll pop into the grid. You can swap them by dragging. You can flip them. You can even change the border thickness if you’re feeling spicy.
How to make photo collages of different styles on iPhone or iPad
Pro tip: Don’t be afraid of the white space
A lot of people cram their collages. They try to fit a wedding album into a 4x6 space. Stop it.
Let some photos breathe. Use a grid that has one large photo and two small ones. It’s called “visual hierarchy,” and it makes you look like a genius. You’ll get compliments at the family group chat.
If a photo looks weird, it’s okay to swap it out for another. The app doesn’t judge. I do, but the app is very forgiving.
