This 13 photo sketch fits lots of photos on the layout without it being too cramped, and it still leaves ample room for journaling and embellishments!

In the example, I used 4 patterned papers and 1 solid.

When looking at the dimensions of the photos in the sketch, remember that I usually include the mat in the measurement, so if you want to mat, cut your photo smaller.

In this 8 photo sketch, you could easily make the long skinny photo on the left side be 2 photos, or even 3 (continuing the grid pattern).  In the example, I used 3 patterns & 2 solids.