Press Printed Books

I think it's very important for my clients to know what options they have available to them when they choose to hire me as a photographer. I want them to be aware of all the tiny details so they are comfortable with the process and know what to expect. After I receive an initial email from a potential client, I always try to reply with details about how and where I shoot, what my prices are for their specific needs, and what products I offer in addition to standard prints.

One of the products I offer to my clients is a press printed book. It's very similar to an album, but is significantly less expensive to order. I find that, while most people would LOVE to have a true album with thick pages and an embossed cover, oftentimes a press printed book is a much better fit for them financially.

The books come in a variety of sizes, ranging from 5x5 to 12x12 and all have hinged, lay-flat pages. Cover options include your choice of black, brown, or red leather OR a custom photo cover.

So, enough talk! You want to see pictures, right? Well, let's get started on that....

Here are a few pictures of a recent wedding book:

These clients chose a custom photo cover.





See how the pages lay flat?



I always offer to customize the first page of the book with names, dates, etc.



And I always place a small watermark on the last page so clients remember where to find me later!



Since the pages are coated, they tend to be difficult to photograph well, so instead of showing you actual page spreads from this album, I want to show you some image spreads from an engagement book that I completed this week. Weddings albums are a bit more complex, but in general, I prefer to keep the books to one image per page for the best ability to view each photo's details. (There are NOT white spaces in the middle of each spread - this is just so you can see the distinction of pages.)

I hope these images have given you a good idea of what my press printed books look like. They are very sleek and, on average, arrive in a matter of 2 weeks or less! So consider a press book for your next session!