HEIRLOOM ALBUMS
An album preserves your photographs to be enjoyed and passed down for generations.
Each album is custom designed by Dana in collaboration with each client, then handcrafted using archival materials for long-term preservation.
Album Options
Clients may choose from Custom Heirloom Albums and Fine Art Albums for weddings, events, portraits, and families. Each is handcrafted using archival materials and exceptional craftsmanship.
Custom Heirloom Albums
These museum-quality albums are handcrafted by a local expert bookbinder who specializes in book restoration. Available in both Traditional and Modern styles, each album features hand-sewn pages and exceptional attention-to-detail.
Traditional albums include individually mounted Fine Art prints on heavyweight cotton rag pages.
Modern albums feature photographs printed directly onto heavyweight cotton rag pages.
Fine Art Heirloom Albums
These handcrafted lay-flat albums feature photographs printed directly onto archival pages and are available with a variety of archival page surfaces, from pearl to Fine Art papers.
Flush Mount Albums have pages mounted to archival board, creating a traditional feel with a modern structure. They are a popular choice for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other formal celebrations.
Flexible Page Albums feature thick, lay-flat pages with a more editorial feel. They are a versatile option for portraits, families, parent albums, and smaller events.
Planning
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While my personal answer is yes, I don't believe there is a one-size-fits-all answer. Instead, I encourage clients to consider a few questions. How meaningful are the family photographs you already have? Do you hope to create something that can be shared with future generations? And what role does photography play in your wedding or event? If an album is important to you, I recommend making quality and longevity a priority.
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Heirloom albums are custom designed by Dana in collaboration with each client. During an editing session, either in person or virtually, you'll review your photographs together and select the ones that tell your story in the way you want to remember it.
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After selecting your photographs, Dana designs your album with thoughtful attention to storytelling, pacing, and layout. A digital proof is provided for review and approval before production. Clients may choose from a wide selection of leather, vegan, linen, and imported Japanese silk cover materials.
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An album should stand the test of time. Higher-quality albums combine professional craftsmanship with archival papers, inks, bindings, and materials designed to help protect your photographs from everyday wear and the effects of time. If you hope your album will become an important collection of memories to revisit and pass along to future generations, quality is well worth considering. Many albums can look beautiful at first glance, but the materials and construction are what determine how well they will hold up over time. Choosing an album made with quality materials and professional craftsmanship helps ensure your photographs can be enjoyed and preserved for years to come.
