Principle for Designing with Type on a Image

One of the best techniques to have in your toolkit is designing with type on and around Photos. But it can also be one of the toughest concepts to pull off successfully.
You have to have the right photo, a good eye for typography and know what you want to realize to make the most of adding type to an Image. If you feel like you are ready to take on the challenge, here are 10 principles for making it work:

Add Contrast- Text has to be readable to be successful. Make sure that the text varies in color with the background so it can be seen. Also contrast can be meant for text size as well. Keep your text a certain size depending on what is in the Image.
 
Blur Your Image- One of the simplest things to make your text stand out, is blurring your image. This can also create focus for the overall concept of your Image.
 
Put Text in a Box- When a Image has lots of differences with color or changes in light, putting a text in a frame can make it stand out. Make sure to choose a color that provides enough contrast for the lettering to show.
 
Add Text to the Background- Instead of adding text to the foreground where everything is going on, add text in the background.
 
GO BIG- When you’re not sure what to do with text for an image, try making it big. The size of the text will easily grab someone’s attention.
 
Go simple- When working with images, use simple typography and a straightforward image for the best effect. People will know the exact message you’re trying to convey.