ALBUM DESIGN
Welcome to the special place where memories are preciously preserved and keepsakes are curated.
Each album is special and unique with particular qualities, its own personality, and pretty little details that make the design your own.
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These albums and books are true treasures, carefully handcrafted by a special team of artists based in Louisville, Kentucky. I’ve gotten to know them over time and have been so impressed with their sharp attention to detail, friendly helpful spirits, and bigtime heart for their trade. They also care so deeply about presenting absolute perfection work towards delivering a consistent standard of service and quality every single time, which I appreciate so much.
Each piece is created with high-quality materials and fine art archival papers. The suedes (my personal favorites) are so soft and creamy, and the leathers are so rich and buttery… And each fabric and linen swatch reminds me of luxurious adventures. I love the way each element reflects so much sophistication and quality. I know you’ll just love whatever you choose, whether your taste is timeless and traditional or more modern and chic.
The goal is to curate something captivating and irreplaceable that you’ll value more and more deeply as time goes on. So take some time to think about what you’re looking for in a final product, and if you get stuck on what to choose as you browse the different options, I’m absolutely here to help. This album will be such a significant part of your legacy, and I can’t wait to see what the final result looks like in print!
THE DESIGN PROCESS
Please read the following about how things go so you know what to expect and can make the most of your experience.
Choose Your Album Type
The number of images you’ll select from your gallery to include in the album will depend on which album you purchase.
Select Your Images
Log into your gallery and favorite the images you’d like to include in the album. Once you’ve made your selections, you can notify me by submitting them through the gallery or by emailing (kirsten@kirstensmithphotography.com).
Design Layout
Your album will be designed with a maximum of 3 images per page. Some images look best by themselves, while some images look best alongside another, in compliment of each other. There is a chance that not all images you select will be used in the design. Typical layouts include, but are not limited to, one horizontal per page or two side-by-side verticals per page. Feel free to select additional images for the above listed cost. Add Full or Partial Image Selection to your order via the form below if you’d rather I choose the images to include. :)
Submit Album Design Form(s)
Complete and submit the form below. This will include your cover swatch choice, any customizations and upgrades you’d like to include. If your contract includes one wedding album and two parent albums, you will submit 3 separate forms.
Payment
Once I receive your Design Form, a corresponding invoice will be emailed to you to complete if any further investment is due. Your invoice must be paid in full before the layout design process begins.
Layout Proofing
The initial design takes about 7-10 business days before a link is emailed to you with the initial mock-up for you to review. The image layout is designed chronologically. You’ll be able to click and comment directly on each image/page with any modifications you might like to make. We like to keep it to about 3 or 4 rounds of changes, but we’ll tweak the layout until it’s perfect for you!
Production
Once you’ve given the final approval, your album production will take about 15-20 business days to complete, and about a week to ship.
HEIRLOOM ALBUM - Luxe Leather, “Ivory Suede” with Blind Signature Debossing
The Heirloom Album
This album features thick pages with seamless, lay-flat binding. Images are printed onto stunning archival photographic papers. Choose any swatch, Standard, Signature, or Custom Debossing or a Cameo Cut-out, and up to 150 images. $12.50 per each additional image.
Priced for designs that include 30 images, 75 images, 150 images
8x8 | $885 — $1,050 — $1,325
10x10 | $1,035 — $1,360 — $1,660
9x12 | $1,045 — $1,385 — $1,710
12x12 | $1,080 — $1,420 — $1,745
STORYBOOK: Vegan Suede, “Topaz” with blind Signature Debossing
The Storybook
The pages are printed onto fine archival press papers and bound into a beautiful cover. Choose any Luxe Linen, Classic Linen, Fabric, Vegan Suede swatch, Standard or Signature Debossing. $8.50 per each additional image.
Priced for designs that include 30 images, 75 images, 150 images
10x10 | $785 — $835 — $935
9x12 | $795 — $845 — $945
12x12 | $795 — $845 — $945
Customizable Elements
Browse the different cover swatch and feature options below. Be sure to note specifications per each album type below.
COVER SWATCHES
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Heirloom Albums - Choose Any Swatch
Storybooks - Choose between Luxe Linen, Classic Linen, Fabric, Vegan Suede
DEBOSSING OR CAMEO
Debossing is when special text is stamped onto the front cover. Cameos are cut-out windows on the cover to display a favorite image. Cameo Cut-outs feature an image peeking through the album cover. Cameos can not be combined with Debossing.
SIGNATURE DESIGN OPTIONS
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STANDARD FONT OPTIONS
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Heirloom Albums - Any Debossing or Cameo
Storybooks - Standard or Signature Debossing only
Album Design Form