All About Albums! Part One: Flush Mount Basics

Most couples come to me with a pretty good idea of what they want when it comes to wedding photography. But once albums enter the mix, there is usually some confusion. It's no wonder - there are more options than ever for preserving and displaying your wedding photographs.

Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be posting information about the wedding albums I offer, as well as a few cool album alternatives and tips for do-it-yourself display of your images. Albums are so important; Wedding photographer Bambi Cantrell often points out that the wedding album is the first heirloom of a new family. What would you like to know about the books that will help you relive your wedding story for the rest of your life? Just post in the comments or shoot me an email, and I'll make sure you get an answer.

Today, I'll introduce you to the Classic Album, which is included in two of the packages I offer. This is a flush mount album, which means that the pages are designed as a book or magazine would be, and then printed as a single photograph. The photographs are then affixed to a thick page core, so these books are very durable. The albums I use actually have a plastic core, so they will last a lifetime. See how nice and sturdy they are?


The covers of the classic album are a leather-like material, which most brides love because it is more affordable than full grain leather, and also animal friendly! There are several cover options for your album, but I think basic black is a timeless choice. Color trends come and go, which anyone who has ever lived with a harvest gold refrigerator knows. Aside from the chic factor, another benefit is that the black cover can be blind embossed with your names, as in the photo below.


Next time we'll talk design - my favorite part! With flush mount albums, the options are literally limitless. I'll show you some of my favorite examples, ranging from collage style designs to ultra-simple presentations. See you soon!