Press Printed Books

Happy New Year! I hope January is off to a kick-butt beginning for everyone. We are jump-starting 2010 with a move: packing boxes, rendezvousing with appliance deliverymen, juggling intermittent internet access... you get the idea. Blog posts might be a bit lean over the next month or so while we shake things up and regroup... but I'll still be shooting away as we rebuild our nest in another corner of Southern California.

For today, check out the book for Michael & Jennifer that just got signed, sealed, delivered - it's theirs! I love the color and detail in these press printed pieces. We coordinated a square 12x12 couple's book with a 5x5 family duplicate, and I think they make for a nifty pair.

Michael & Jennifer opted for a graphic, magazine-style layout, and by limiting the amount of images for inclusion in the book, we were really able to do some great full page portraits and two-page panoramic spreads. Even with the tiny center gutter, the pictures translate seamlessly and have plenty of room to stretch and breathe. It's not always easy culling through hundreds of wedding images to approve a select handful for the album, but less really is more with page design.







And, although we don't want to judge a book by its cover, it's always nice to have options: photo, fabric or leather. Keep the large book on a shelf safe at home, and pop its small counterpart in a purse for sharing your favorite images on-the-go.

That's my show-and-tell for the moment. Stay tuned for a colorful engagement session, which I'm really looking forward to sharing and should be hitting the blog by next weekend!

Honey, I Shrunk The Book

If this book was a hamburger, it'd be a slider. Bite-sized. Mini Me. Bethca can't eat just one!

At 4x4", this keepsake lures you in for a closer look with its deceptively small size, and then slaps you silly with its wrap-around cover, full page spreads, and punchy press printed images. With its compact profile and sturdy build, this book is the perfect fit in a pocket or purse. Super convenient for sharing your favorite images on the road with family and friends. No need to carry around a stack of prints or a larger album. The bound pages are firm with a glossy sheen, and fingerprints wipe away clean in a snap. A custom gift guaranteed to make an immediate impression. And if you have an appetite for bigger images, these books are available in larger sizes and proportions, too!

Here's our most recent... from The "L" Twins shoot.

Press Printed Hinged Books

Hot off the press! Here's the first of a few new offerings available to clients this year: press printed hinged books. That's right, your very own best seller!



An alternative to formal albums, these books are a fun and stylish way of showcasing your favorite images in a professionally printed and bound keepsake.



All books are crafted with a sturdy, masonite exterior, enveloped with either a leather, fabric, or full wrap-around photo cover. Add a dust jacket, inscribe your name on the spine -- customize the design to your taste. Pictured here is the 8.5x11 book, with sizes ranging from 5x5 to 12x12.



The hinged design allows the book to open flat, making for a clean, easy to view presentation. The center gutter keeps the book flexible, and is narrow enough so as not to intrude excessively on full page spreads. Gotta love spreads!








Pages are sturdy and of quality weight. No bending or creasing. An optional UV sheen protects the artwork and adds gloss. Fingerprints? Wipe them away.



And let's not forget the images! Rich, sharp colors from the full color press guarantee this book a permanent spot on your coffee table. I'd keep it for myself, had it not been ordered for a client!





All sessions -- past, present, and future -- are eligible for these books. Select your fave images, we'll collaborate on a design, and you'll be turning the pages in no time. These books also make for a unique guest book at weddings and events.

Stay tuned for more styles in the months to come!