Why You Should Invest in a Wedding Album
Something that I will always recommend to every couple is to invest in a physical wedding album. With how readily available technology is, and how easy it is to access your photos digitally, you may be wondering why. Why spend even more money on a physical album when you’re always going to be able to look through them on a phone or tablet? It may come as a surprise that there are actually quite a few reasons why you should invest in a physical album in the digital age we find ourselves in, so let’s talk about them! Later on in the article we’ll also be taking a look at how I craft my couples’ wedding albums to give you an idea of what that process looks like.
Why Investing in a Wedding Album is SO Worth It
Your wedding album is so much more than just your photos. Each image is a cherished memory that forever encapsulates the emotions that you felt in that instant. From a quick stolen glance, to when you both read your vows to one another, every moment is a one of a kind memory that deserves celebration.
It’s an Extension of Your Wedding Day
A common misconception about physical wedding albums is that they’re the exact same as the digital version when in reality that couldn’t be further from the truth! When I design my couples’ wedding album it is with the intention to elevate the experience of reliving your memories. I do this through my custom designs, my use of only the highest quality of materials and printing partners, and through a collaborative process to ensure that your album remains true to your unique vision. I want your album to be an authentic representation of your day, and the incredible love that brought you here in the first place!
A Timeless Heirloom to Enjoy
Arguably my favorite aspect of physical wedding albums is their heirloom nature. I’m sure many of you have distinct memories similar to mine of looking through your parents or grandparents wedding albums with them. It’s a priceless experience getting to hear their stories and see their eyes light up as they relive a moment they almost forgot about. The magic of these memories is something that’s really only achievable through physical means, because as lovely as technology is, it can be pretty unreliable at times…
Technology can be Unreliable
We’ve all been there. You’ve entered your password multiple times and you swear it’s right, but the website disagrees and now you only have one attempt left. You try again and now you’re locked out having to reset your password. No worries, now you can just reuse the one you thought it was right? You then get the fantastically frustrating message “You may not use your previous password” and have to now come up with something brand new.
Technology is fantastic for SO many things, and honestly it’s impossible to imagine a world without it. Sometimes though it’s nice to have something that you can count on without needing any login info. With a physical wedding album you’ll never be locked out, timed out, or have to worry about the internet being down in order to relive all of your favorite wedding day memories!
The Physical Touch Adds to the Experience
It’s more than just the uncertainty that comes along with modern technology though, I’d argue that your photos DESERVE to be printed. These images are time capsules, windows into the past that bring you back to one of the best days of your lives. Your wedding day is one of the most important milestones on your journey through life together, it deserves to be celebrated rather than being relegated to the cloud! This is why when crafting my couples wedding albums I put the utmost care, attention to detail, and use the highest quality materials during their creation. I do this all to ensure that this physical version of their photos is a tangible and timeless masterpiece that you’ll love to look through.
A Look at How I Craft Your Wedding Album
The process I take to craft my couples’ wedding album is a thorough and meticulous one. I put every ounce of my heart into the creation to ensure that each album is an authentic representation and retelling of my couples’ wedding day. Your wedding album is SO much more than a collection of photos, it’s a timeless legacy of your love and one of the most memorable days from your story. Every element of your wedding album is tailored to reflect the one of a kind celebration you two created, starting first with the design itself.
Total Design Flexibility
Practically every aspect of my wedding albums is customizable to allow me to faithfully create an album that accentuates your experience. This includes:
- Multiple Cover Design Options
- Color and Deboss Options
- 1 Free Revision Built into Your Package
Through my collaborative process, and getting to know you both through one of the most wonderful times of your lives, I’m then able to bring your unique vision for your album to life. The unparalleled quality of these albums is made possible thanks to the unique attention to detail, use of the finest materials, and collaborating with a printing lab of the highest quality.
The Packages I Offer
I have two package options that I offer my couples. The first is the main wedding album package, which is a required package for couples that are looking to get an album. The second package option I call the Parent Album Package, and it’s an optional add-on for a smaller album that can be ordered as a gift!
Wedding Album Package
As of the time of writing my wedding albums cost $2,500. This cost includes:
- Handmade 9×12 Hardcover Album
- Trim and Album Cover Design (with a Range of Premium Covers and Designs Available, Custom Covers Available Upon Request)
- Debossed Names
- Foiling
- 40 Spreads, which is 80 Pages (Additional Spreads Available for $80 Each)
- Invisible Binding for Seamless Images Spanning Across the Full Spread
- Protective Slipcover
Parent Album Package
The Parent Album Package costs $1,250 at the time of writing, and is the perfect option for couples looking to purchase a smaller version of their wedding album as a gift! This includes:
- Handmade 6×8 Album (Must be the Same Image Layout and Design as Your Wedding Album with the Option for a Different Cover Material and Text)
- Protective Slipcover Available for an Additional $199
Album Extras
In addition to these package options, I also offer a handful of extras that can further elevate the experience of your wedding album! These include:
- Dust Cover: $125
- Handmade Display Box: $299 (Includes Cover Design of Your Choosing, and can be Made to Hold Multiple Albums for Flexibility and Convenience)
- Fine Prints on 100% Cotton Rag Paper: $260 for 10 or $30 Individually
- Rush Shipping: $400
The Process of Ordering Your Wedding Album
I work hard to ensure that the process of ordering and receiving your wedding album is as streamlined as possible! I handle a majority of the work in house, and have a trusted print company that I’ve worked with for years now and LOVE. The process itself follows these 5 simple steps:
- Place Your Order Through Email (50% of the Cost is Due to Reserve Your Wedding Album, with the Remaining Amount Due Prior to Sending the Album off to Print)
- Select Your Album Design, Cover, Color, and Embossing
- Receive Your Album Design (You’ll Get Access to My Online Album Software to Review Your Album and Voice Any Changes You Would Like Made)
- Allow 6 Weeks for Printing, Binding, and Delivery
- Enjoy Your Wedding Album!
Handling and Care
Even though my wedding albums are made with the highest quality of craftsmanship and materials, there are still a few tips I have when it comes to caring for your album. It is an investment after all!!
- Avoid Having Your Album Around Food and Drinks to Avoid Spillage
- Only Handle Your Album with Clean Hands
- Flip the Pages with Your Fingers Instead of Your Nails
- Avoid Setting the Album on Rough Surfaces
- Lay the Album Flat When not in Use
- Store in a Non-Humid, Room Temperature Space
- Avoid Leaving your Album Out in Direct Sunlight
Even if you don’t follow these steps, your album will still stand the test of time, but proper care can help your album look its best for decades to come!
Do You Offer Albums for Other Sessions?
In addition to weddings, I also offer these high quality physical albums for other photography sessions. Engagement, anniversary, maternity, family, proposal, and even boudoir, any of these sessions deserve to be brought to life through a photo album. Plus, they make for great gifts!
And that’s why investing in a wedding album is, in my opinion, worth it every time! If you’d like to learn more about my process as well as the different packages I offer for photography coverage check out this article. Feel free to take a look at my Instagram, or some of my other blogs to see more of my work, and then if you’re looking to book me as your photographer be sure to send me an inquiry today!
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