Why are albums so important?
While a large canvas print might show great details like a bride’s stunning dress or an epic portrait of the couple at their chosen location, what they don’t really show are the handmade centerpieces, the thoughtful guest favors, the signatures drinks, or the blackmail-worthy dancing photos! All of these little bits and pieces of your story add up to tell all the precious moments of the day — and if they’re not hanging on your walls, where are they? Without an album, they're most likely destined to live on your computer forever.
With my beautiful documentary fine art approach to wedding photography I'm not just creating a single "hero shot," but I am masterfully curating your story with multiple images that reflect your day and all of the work you have put into planning every little detail.
We’re so used to everything being shared in real-time, so naturally, most people are focused on getting their favorite pictures loaded onto social media to show off. But if you think about it... where will those memories live in 5 years? How about 15 years? Will you still be using Facebook? Will your computer still read a USB? Not too long ago, we were using floppy disks and dial-up internet, so who knows what the next 25 years will bring?
Your memories should be enjoyed as tangible treasures that can never be outdated!
Check out some of my favorite designs below:
Pricing for Albums
Many albums with 6 hours of coverage range from 20-30 pages. For 8 hours of coverage, you can expect to see about 30-50 pages. Designs are simple to showcase your memories. I design books with an average of 1-3 images per 2-page spread and sometimes a collage of 4-6 image, just depending on the moments. All of the images in the albums are fully retouched to be flawless works of art.
10x10" Wedding Album
- 20 pages starting at $1200
- add on 2 additional pages $100
- upgrade to 12x12" - starting at $250
- upgrade to photo wrap or leather cover: $150
10x10" Parent Album
Starting with the same album design as your main wedding album, bound in a thinner book. Parents have the option to customize the design to include some of their favorite images!
- 20 pages starting at $750
- add on 2 additional pages $50
10x10" Portrait Album
- 20 pages starting at $750
- add on 2 additional pages $50
Cover Options
- Photo Wrap
- Italian Leather
- Japanese Silk
- Natural Linen
- Eco Friendly
Photographic Papers
- Traditional Photo Luster
- Deep Matte
Album FAQ
What is included in the album design?
All albums include professional design, digital retouching, printing, and assembly. Designs an average of 3 images per 2-page spread with a minimum of 20 pages and a maximum of 100 pages. With your album design, you have the option of two complimentary rounds of revisions. It is common for people to make a few edits, including adding/removing images, adding/removing pages, and additional color adjustments, including color, black/white, or sepia.
How long until we get our album?
Once approved, your custom album will be sent to a professional lab. All albums are handmade in the United States and processing can take up to 6 weeks. Please note that albums approved by November 8th are guaranteed delivery by December 24th. Rush orders, including design and delivery, may be available for an additional fee.
Who do you order your books from?
My favorite companies for albums have always been
Vision Art and Finao. (Unfortunately, I recently learned Finao went out of business at the end of 2024). When I first started my career, I attended WPPI, a Wedding and Portrait Photography convention in Las Vegas. I researched hundreds of vendors for quality and offerings. I chose Vision Art because of their matte pages, double-page spreads with images spanning both pages without a cut in the middle, in addition to no discoloration in the middle from glue or chemicals in the photo paper. They offer a ton of different sizes, but 95% of my designs have been square. I do this, so when the book is open in your lap, it's horizontal. I think vertical books are best for magazines and reading.
Can I order a Fine Art Book that isn't a Wedding?
Yes! The books can be made from any content. I offered two different price points. 1) Fine Art album - full-size books with heavy thick matte/ photo pages starting at $1200. 2) Portrait/ Parent Album - usually thinner pages than the main album at a more affordable price point. This can also be a main album, if you prefer the thinner pages. Pricing starting at $750.
