album design & ordering process
photographs
Depending on the album size, number of pages, & page layouts, the number of photos each album can hold will vary significantly. I recommend thinking of each page or spread as a different subject (i.e., girls getting ready, ceremony, cake cutting, first dance.) On average, I like to use 5–10 photos a spread, making sure to keep a good balance of large & small photos. I will do my best to incorporate as many of your favorite photo choices as possible.
mock-ups
Mock-ups are emailed to you in PDF form for your approval. Please review each mock-up & make a list of desired changes (switch out photos, rearrange layouts, etc.), & email me with any desired changes. I will then begin work on the next mock-up. Album prices include 3 free mock-ups after the initial mock-up, a total of 4 mock-ups. Additional mock-ups are $100 each.
parent albums
You can add a Parent Album at any time. However, Parent Albums cannot be added AFTER your main album has already been submitted to print. They must be submitted at the same time. Additionally, all photo choices & the layout for your Parent Album cannot be changed from your main album choices. Parent Albums cannot be ordered separately. (These are the printing lab’s rules, not mine.)
paper & finishes
Photographs are printed on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Professional Paper Super Type PD (Traditional E-Surface Paper) which is the most popular paper used by professional photographers. Pages are truly flush mount with prints extending across the two-page spread (no space at the spine.)
Boasts accurate color, realistic saturation, excellent natural flesh reproduction, & great intensity, & offers brighter blues, cyans, purples, & reds.
Standard Archival Value of 100 years in home display; 200 years in dark storage.
Pages are given an eco-friendly, non-flammable lustre coating which provides for superior protection against fingerprints & UV exposure, while also visibly enhancing the look of your print.
pages & sides
The number of pages & sides will affect how many photos your album can hold. Each album comes with 10 spreads (20 sides) but more pages can be added.
Parent Albums will inherit page number & aspect ratio as the original album. If your album was a 10x10", you have the choice of getting either a 10x10" or 8x8" Parent Album.
general information
printing company
Album production is handled by Miller's Professional Imaging, the largest professional lab organization in the United States. They have developed a reputation for having the highest quality products, customer service, & technologies in the industry.
payment terms & conditions
Albums must be paid in full before design process & production can begin.
order cancellation
Once the design process has begun & you have received your initial mock-up but nothing has been submitted to print, half of your album cost can be refunded. Once the design has been submitted for print, the order is complete & cannot be cancelled.
turnaround & shipping
Once the album is approved, production time is 2–5 days. Each album is shipped to me first for inspection, then mailed to you. Shipping is already included in the cost.
final delivery
Because of the collaborative & creative nature of albums, I cannot guarantee any range of dates to expect the finished product. During seasonal peak months, the design process may be slower.
remake
If you are unsatisfied with your product because of manufacturing error, simply send the product to the lab with all appropriate lab paperwork within 30 days indicating the reason for return & they will quickly get a new product to you at no cost. This does not apply to dissatisfaction with photograph choices or page layouts. If you wish to make modifications to the product, a new order must be submitted at your cost. Please contact me for the appropriate paperwork.
shipping damage
If your album was damaged during shipping, notify me & the courier immediately. Return damaged products, packing material, & paperwork to the lab within 10 days so they can replace your product. Damage claims will be filed by Miller's. Please contact me for the appropriate paperwork.
copyright
Clients are not allowed to scan, photograph, or duplicate album pages with the intention of publishing online or reprinting at a competing photo studio or store.
Albums cannot be sold.
Albums are for home display only.
Photographer reserves all rights of ownership in all electronic media & in all image reproductions from electronic media.
Photographer reserves all copyrights.
Photographer may use reproductions of images from electronic media in full or in part for display, advertising, teaching, or for illustration purposes.