Album Info

You'll want to keep yours out on the coffee table to show off!

Heirloom quality and color-fast printing will withstand decades of appreciation.

Phrases like "heirloom," "archival quality" and "lasts for generations"- sounds gimmicky, what do they mean?

I'm with you, I'm done with hype.

If you are in my home with your eyes and hands on my family albums comparing my early 2000s Shutterfly albums with our recently printed family albums, you would immediately be able to tell the difference! (Our Shutterfly albums, bindings have loosened, pages are bent. Flimsy. They hold and feel like cheap, well-loved children's books from the thrift store; even hardbound Little Golden Books would have been a step up.)

What the above phrases mean:

Ink used- true fade-resistant color. Stuff like this seems like it should be this way anyway. Who knew getting correct, colorfast colors can be a gamble?!

Not only do I have 10-20 year old albums from Shutterfly and such to compare with, I did a test by ordering identical prints from Walgreens & my lab. I compared colors, and I left them near the window for a spell. I've noticed through the years Walgreens/Walmart can be hit or miss on color (note: they can truly be decent prints! This can vary by location depending on printer calibration), but they will likely fade- they are not fade-resistant. When you want to buy them once, leave them for up decades and be able to keep them in the family, a professional print lab is ideal. (texture note, one hour prints feel "squeaky," as someone who hates the feel of squeaky clean dishes from the dishwasher like fingernails on a chalkboard, this is a no-go for me)

Sturdy construction- albums from quality labs can take some love. Pages stay intact, the hard binding protects (and holds together through the years!). The default classic album has magazine pages, which have served us well through the years (even raising a family). You may also choose to upgrade to double thick layflat pages (optional).

You get the peace of mind you get knowing your memories will hold up a long time!

an Album is another way to backup your photos

What are the albums like?

All albums are designed by Courtney- you do not need to mess with tedious consumer album sites (story time- I have abandoned so many album projects before I had professional tools and I ordered from Shutterfly, Mixedbooks, and such! It took SOOO much finagling to make albums online on consumer sites. But you won't have to- I will design your album for you!!!

Classic albums (grads, families, events) are ordered with standard magazine pages, 8x8" or 8x10", with embossed cover writing. Portrait sessions = usually 50 photos, celebrations = up to 150 photos.

When ordering an album, I send over a questionnaire where you choose features (examples shown below). Optional upgrades include additional or layflat pages.

I keep costs as low as I can on albums, I truly want this to be an easy yes to help you take your photos off your hard drives into an album your family can revisit and treasure.

printing and displaying photos help our kids feel valued, loved, and seen

Pricing

These are the "default" album offered, this will likely be your album

This is the most popular album.

Includes: hard cover with cloth, leatherette or vintage leather cover, 50 images, magazine style pages, photo & embossing on cover.

8x8" or 8x10"

$299

Scroll down the page to see spec options (like font and cover options), and album examples!

*Would you like any duplicate albums (identical friends- same exact size and design) for parents, grandparents, siblings, gifts? Save $100 each

*Free Continental US shipping

Layflat pages

Option: thicker, layflat pages. Layflat albums open 180° flat without a center gutter or crease. Increased durability, easy, hands-free viewing experience, luxurious feel. Rounded corners and genuine leather are also options with layflat albums.

+$100 ($399 with 50 photos)

Additional Photo Pages

Your album will display 50 photos, additional photos optional! $1 per image with a classic album, $3 per image with a layflat album ($15 minimum)

How To Order an Album

All albums- Font & embossing options:

Album Examples

grad, 8x8", merlot leatherette cover, classic font with gold emboss

magazine pages

1. family, 8x10"
2. Event, 8x8"

champagne cover, classic black font, magazine pages

Wedding, Shown with vintage (vegan) black leather with photo, modern font, gold emboss, layflat pages (seamless middle, no "gutter")

Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

with or without a frame

Canvas

Ready to hang with hanging wire installed

Hand stretched fabric on a solid wooden frame

1.5" thick

A framed 24x36" canvas is $299; smaller and larger sizes are available with a generous 25% discount when ordering multiple pieces.

Story time- I purchased "canvas" from a cheap online site like the Canvas People or such like 10 years ago. After starting my business and learning about quality, I inspected my art- it was literally built like a pizza box! No actual canvas, no frame. I disassembled one of them, it was- for real- like a cardboard pizza box with a picture on it that I had put on my wall. SOOOOO CRAZY

Prints

You may order professional prints from your gallery, shipped directly to you (or your loved ones)!

This makes printing your pics fast and easy.

Start by clicking "print store," the shopping cart icon, or the shopping bag icon in your gallery. These will guide you through the process!

above: lovely & reusable packaging; thick, layflat pages

bottom left: 10x10, 8x10, and 8x8 sizes

below: 8x8 parent copy of a wedding album

bottom right: standard magazine pages (shown from inside of my daughter's teal album)