Ask any bride or groom if they’d like to add another thing to their “to do” list, and odds are good that before you finish the question they will tell you, “Nope. No way!” They checked and rechecked and checked off countless tasks to make their wedding day perfect. For that reason (and a list of others) they are often very excited about the prospect of having me assemble their wedding album for them.
You may have a few photo albums stacked somewhere that you’ve formatted in the past. Good for you! That’s awesome. Keep it up! So do you really need a photography professional to assemble your wedding album? No surprise, I’m gonna say, “Yes” but I’m going to share five reasons why:
1. Rewind and Relive Your Special Day
Have you ever rewound your favorite scene over and over or watched a video on repeat? You know what’s going to happen, but you still love the way it makes you feel each time. It’s like bottling that emotion, then pouring it out and floating through those good feelings again and again.
As a photographer of over 200 weddings I am always on the lookout for emotions. I capture all the feels. And I’ve learned over the years how to recreate those feelings after the big day by building a wedding album in just the right sequence with the right photo sizes and placements.
A wedding album that’s laid out strategically recreates your once-in-a-lifetime day as many times as you want! Rewind it and relive it.
2. Trust Me, You Want a Physical Wedding Album
I can’t imagine a life without someone whipping out their phone to show me a photo: their new puppy, a friend’s engagement, crazy gorgeous views from a recent trip. It’s awesome! We all love having photos in our pocket to share.
But looking across at someone’s shiny, smudged (or cracked) screen isn’t the same as sitting together and paging through a rich, colorful, storybook wedding album. They can sit with each image. Take their time. Soak it in. Ask questions. Hear you tell all about the runaway flower girl.
A quality, sturdy, practically-glowing wedding album opens the door to another memory-making moment. You get to experience the day through another’s eyes–enjoy it again and spot details you missed last time. You point and laugh. Flip forward. Flip back. Wait, did the bride change dresses and grandma danced? Flip. Flip. Wow.
You share a whole new experience together. And make new memories.
3. You Might Be Amazed At The Stellar Quality
It’s possible you’ve never felt a photo album like this before. I mean, you may want to skip arms day at the gym before you pick up the album I made for you. It is sturdy! It feels strong, like your new bond with your spouse. The pages are thick. Great for generations of viewing. The cover is professional and tailored to suit your style.
And the color printing quality is unparalleled. The professional process ensures the result is true to color. It’s a professional print shop that only works with professional photographers. And an album that only professionals have access to.
4. Share Your Professional Wedding Album For More Memory-Making
Not everyone can make it to your wedding. As much as you thought through all the holidays, seasons, and life events, not everyone will be there. But with an album you can create a special time to share your day with them. You can tell some stories and offer some surprises that day-of guests didn’t even notice.
And one MAJOR excitement that you may be shocked to hear me say is, “You get to share this book with your children!” I know. I know. You just got married, but take it from me, one day you will share even more love and joy with your spouse as you begin to chase little ones in your home. And with a sturdy, last-forever book you can guarantee cozy afternoons, snuggled on the floor pillows flipping through your wedding album with your child. They will have a million questions and want to know what Daddy is wearing.
You have your special day preserved to share with all the new, special people in your life. Ones you haven’t even met yet.
5. An Expert Eye Is So Helpful In The Sea Of Wedding Photos
Having been in the industry for so long I know what looks good together and how to draw your eye to evoke an emotion. I love to professionally assemble photo albums for my couples so I can make every inch of every page the very, very best. I edit and work with the colors on each page so the result is gorgeous and cohesive.
I lay out the album so that every image compliments the next. The colors blend like the notes in your favorite slow dance song.
I know how to recreate your story and the emotion and how to share the moments you will never grow tired of flipping through. I welcome the couple to preview and offer input on the digital draft layout. And pick out the gorgeous leather or linen options and variation of fonts.
But at the end of a very busy season for them, my couples are so thrilled to have one less thing to do and many thank me for wading into the deep waters that they say would have overwhelmed them. How would they have picked which photos go on each page? Where would they have put each one and how many and how big and how, how, how?! I’m so honored to figure that out for them. It makes me so happy.
And they are so happy to have their special day in their hands forever!