Pinterest, Instagram, Snap Chat, Facebook… There’s no denying our fascination with digital images. Wondering if you still need a wedding album from your photographer? The answer is absolutely YES! Why? Well, here are our top 5 reasons every couple needs a wedding album from their photographer:
#1. It’s the reason you hire a wedding photographer
It’s possible that every guest will have a camera of some sort with them on your wedding day, so why hire a professional? Because you know that great photos don’t happen by accident and leaving your memories to chance is a really bad idea! The point of hiring a professional is to reliably capture images that tell your story and the emotions of your special day. We know how to look for those fleeting moments throughout the day that will be the most meaningful to you and your family and photograph them beautifully.
We photograph with intention, always keeping in mind how the images we capture on your wedding day will translate into your unique album.
#2. Your album begins with your photographer long before your wedding day
From your first consultation, engagement shoot, future planning consultations, and bridal portrait session, we will be visiting, getting to know each other, and more importantly, learning what your most important moments will be to showcase in your albums. After your wedding, we work together to arrange your lovely images in an album template that is custom and personal for you.
#3. Digital does not have the same impact as print
While we love the convenience of digital images as much as you, not printing your work of art is a bit like leaving your images as negatives in the dark room… Tragic! Opening your images to view one at a time on a device simply will not have the same impact as sharing the memories, experiences, and emotions together as you turn the heavy pages of your beautifully styled album.
A well cared for album will last generations and become an heirloom for you and your family.
#4. We will customize a design for you and your album will be printed at a professional lab
With many many hundreds of photos to choose from, designing a custom album can seem like a huge undertaking. We take much of the anxiety out of this process by laying out a suggested design based upon your priorities and then work with you to create a final album to love before sending to print. As professional photographers, we are vetted by the top labs and with that partnership, we go through a calibration process to make sure all colors are rendered accurately. The albums from our lab partners are made with quality materials, archival paper, and offer customizable finishes so that your album will stand the test of time and look good doing it.
#5. An album from your wedding is a fantastic gift for parents or other special family members
It is often sad but true what they say about weddings and funerals being some of the few times all of the family members gather. A smaller album with selected images of special family members is a great way to share the memories of the day with parents and others. Planning for this (#2) is another way we can tailor your photography plan so that it is special for you.
We cannot wait to hear about the special touches you have planned for your wedding and to help you design an album as personal as you.
An album is the finishing touch to your wedding day journey!
Happy Planning,
Elegante Light Photography
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4 responses to “5 Reasons Every Couple Needs A Wedding Album”
Awesome advice! An album is the new couple’s first family heirloom!
Very informative post. I wish all couples would order albums.
Great points. I agree!
We love when our clients invest in an album!!