Yesterday this little beauty arrived on my doorstep. I can't describe the satisfaction I feel when an album comes in. Like one wedding photographer has said, "It's like crossing the finish line." This is what your wedding images were intended for: a thoughtfully designed collection of portraits and images that tell the story of your wedding day. This is THE album your children will cherish when you are old and gray ;-)

Here are a few images of Micah and Rebecca's album and a few images of some album spreads. Their summertime, country weddings remains one of my favorites. Their package didn't include album credit, however about 18 months after their wedding they approached me with the request for an album design which they wanted to order as a Christmas gift to themselves. It wasn't quite ready for Christmas, but did arrive just in time for another holiday coming right up on us! Thanks, Micah and Rebecca! I trust you will enjoy this for years to come!







Album Specs:

Size: 15x10
Silver page gilding

Name Embossing: branded

Clover: Glove Black leather

Justin and Jennifer's Wedding Album

The end of the year is approaching. We are down to six (yes, 6) weeks until Christmas! I am spending many evenings working late into the night retouching images so they might be ordered and transformed from computer coding of zeroes and ones into beautiful, tangible pieces of art for years of enjoyment on a coffee table or on a wall. As an early 'year in review', I thought I might share with you some pieces of work from this year's weddings. Tonight I'm highlighting Justin and Jennifer's spring wedding at St. Peter's Catholic Church and the Signature Club. It was a gorgeous spring day -- the weather couldn't have been better! Click here to see their wedding album slideshow, a greater collection of images than have been shared on here before.

Signature Book

Brooke and Brandon's signature book came in a few weeks ago and I thought I might share a few snapshots of it here. It's a great way to use your engagement images for a personal guestbook you'll enjoy looking at again and again. If you've never seen one of these before, I design the book with lots of blank space or opaque images where your wedding guests sign their names and messages. If a signature matte isn't your style, consider one of these!

Speaking of engagement pictures, the nicer weather is just around the corner (my mini daffodil bulbs have poked their way through the ground and grow taller every day). Contact me soon to get on my spring calendar if you are in need of a portrait session! 2009 brides who haven't yet had an engagement session, I will be contacting you soon to get that set up. Yes, in spite of how cold the weather is today, spring is coming! ;-)

companion books

(Back Row) L: 12x12 Flushmount Album, R: 7.5 x 7.5 Photobook,
(Front Row) L (in box): 6x6, R: 4x4 Photobook

The FedEx man came this morning with a box of goodies for me -- more sample albums and I just wanted to share! On the left you can see Johnny and Amber's wedding as a 12x12 album with the new Reflectionz cover. Next to it you can see the new Photobook companion books which are exact replicas of the primary album. Printed on heavy cardstock pages, coated with a UV protective coating, the pages feature the same panoramic designs previously only available in flushmount albums.

Photobooks make wonderful gifts for Mom and Dad or grandparents. And, because they are available in a variety of sizes (from 9x9, 7.5x7.5, 6x6 to 4x4) at affordable prices (especially when purchased in bundles), you can even order a portable copy for yourself! I was skeptical that the 4x4 size would be large enough to appreciate the spreads with multiple photos, but I was wrong! It's adorable and perfect for tossing in your purse!

This is the perfect way to say 'thanks' to those who helped make your day special. Contact me in the next 3-4 weeks if you want to place an order for Christmas gift giving!

Johnny & Amber's Album

Eamonn & Kate's Wedding Album

Matt & Carly's Wedding Album

Joshua and Brittany's Album

.... here is Joshua and Brittany's Wedding Album!

Beth & David's Wedding Album

Click here to view their wedding album...

Joe & Suzanne's Guestbook

This 8x11 hardback book features lots of open spaces for signatures and messages and is another great reason for an engagement shoot! Watch the slideshow to view the pages of this sample...

New Album Cover Option!

Hello, client friends! For those of you who have opted to get an album in your photography package, I'm excited to share a new cover feature offered by my album company! I haven't seen it yet in person but will in March at a photography convention I am attending. I hope to have a sample sometime later this spring. If this looks appealing to you, let me know! I'm always excited about new product offerings and am glad to share those with you! Have a great weekend!