I have created montages with as few as 5 images (refer to "Kiki's gradua­tion" to as many as 45 images (refer to "We Love You Jeff") There is no right or wrong number. The important thing is to express or represent your story with whatever you need to express it best. I recommend that you be as selec­tive as possible but I will make whatever you give me work. Most of the mon­tages I have done contain between 12-30 images and have worked out very well. Refer to the Digital Photo Montage Gallery for ideas.