One of the things I love about being a custom portrait photographer is that I get to help my clients figure out fun and creative ways to use and share their photos. I offer everything from helping them design photo walls for their home, to albums, gallery wrapped canvas, storyboards and custom designed coffee table books.
I decided it was time to freshen up some of my samples and thought I'd share a few quick snapshots of one of my coffee table books. This is very simple in design, the session was a mini session. There is so much you can do, even with a mini!!
I have several other books on the way. I want one for every type of session, maternity, newborns, toddlers, teens and family. I can promise that these photos totally don't do it justice, its gorgeous in person! The best part is that they are totally customized to each client....every little aspect, from images to design, elaborate or simple, full images or collages, text, background color or texture, every little thing!
Images are printed directly on to the book and spine - no bulky or loose dust cover! This one shows just one image on the front, but you could do one on the back or even a collage that wraps around.
Each book comes with a cover page. For newborns, this is a great spot to add in the birthday, birth stats, etc.
My favorite part!! When you turn the pages, the lay flat...
sample pages...love how the image on the left goes all the way to the edge
my favorite pages...vroom vroom
The last page can be specially designed with text or an image, your choice.
I have many other more detailed designs to showcase just about any type of session...I'll be sure to share more images of other samples soon! To my clients with sessions coming up, I always bring samples with me, I think its good to see first hand what you are ordering ahead of time! And you just can't appreciate how gorgeous these truly are until you have one in your hand. These also make great gifts! My mom can attest to that - she practically jumps up and down every time we have a book printed for her with images of the kids =)
Where do you order yours from? Email me if you [email protected] They look a bit different then mine....I like how yours are flat in the middle when you open it. Thanks
Posted by: Jaime | August 20, 2008 at 06:18 PM
I too want to know where you get these! Very cute! I've looked at WHCC and blurb and don't know which I like better.
Posted by: Lori | August 20, 2008 at 06:44 PM
Are you willing to share where you get these done at? If so would you please email me: [email protected]l.net I need to make 5 photo books for xmas this year. ekk!
Posted by: Nicole | August 20, 2008 at 07:00 PM
So cute!! BTW...I just sent you an email :)
Posted by: MrsMillerTime | August 20, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Ditto on sharing where you ordered these? I love the hard cover and how the pages lay flat. I was going to make some of these from blurb for my sons first 2 years. Great design job! AND as usual, love the pics.
Posted by: Andrea | August 20, 2008 at 08:48 PM
Love the book! Your choice of type is perfect. If you will, you MUST share where it came from!
Posted by: Michelle Davies | August 20, 2008 at 09:30 PM
Beautiful! I wish I lived in Austin and could take advantage of your services.
BTW, I love how you make even the pictures of your pictures look artistic :-)
Posted by: Ellie | August 21, 2008 at 12:06 AM
I would also love to know where you had it printed. I haven't had time to order one yet. Also, I was wondering if you noticed much clipping around the edges. Some of the ones I have ordered have had the edges kind of clipped. I know they bleed the edges, but sometimes it seems more than I expected. Just wondered if you notice the same thing...?
Posted by: Lori | August 21, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Your work is GREAT!
I am also interested in where you have these printed. I like them much better than the ones I use.
Thanks!!
Posted by: Cara | August 21, 2008 at 09:07 AM
Your work is GREAT!
I am also interested in knowing where you have these printed.
They are much nicer than the ones I am currently using.
Thanks!
Posted by: Cara | August 21, 2008 at 09:09 AM
Just beautiful! It doesn't hurt that the photos are exceptional :)
Posted by: Jen | August 21, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Looks great Lyndsay!
Posted by: Amy Drouet | August 21, 2008 at 12:54 PM
oooh, I just love these books! this one you did is just too darn cute!
Posted by: stephanie | August 21, 2008 at 02:33 PM
Those books really do look great. I am looking for a new book publisher (like many people on this list). Where do you get yours done at? [email protected]
Thanks!
Posted by: Melanie | August 21, 2008 at 06:37 PM
I , like many people leaving posts, :) am very interested in where you get these printed. They look very different from the books that I have, and this is what I am looking for. Are the pages stock, or photo paper? Your book is beautiful!
Thanks!
Ashley
Posted by: Ashley | August 21, 2008 at 07:16 PM
The books are great!!! as anyone else, where do you get them printed??????
thanks,
Posted by: Valeria | August 21, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Love the book...what font did you use? Cute!
Posted by: Joey | August 21, 2008 at 09:31 PM
Ditto, What lab are you using for these books. You are outstanding! Thanks for sharing. The flat once opened is great. Your pictures are incredibly gorgeous.
Posted by: Sharna W | August 21, 2008 at 09:37 PM
Please add me to the list of people wanting to know where you get your albums printed!
Posted by: kellyMarie | August 23, 2008 at 02:25 AM
love this book!
Posted by: Mary Carstens | August 23, 2008 at 08:38 AM
if you decide to give any vendor info:
[email protected]
FABULOUS, just gorgeous.
Posted by: -joy | August 23, 2008 at 09:03 AM
Long time lurker here, coming out of the woodwork to add myself to the list of those wanting to know your book vendor.
Simply beautiful!
If you do decide to give any information: [email protected]
Thanks!
Posted by: Kathy Watts | August 26, 2008 at 02:07 PM