Where do you get your albums from?

MichaelAnthonyPhotography · 13th of July 2012 (Fri)

Just wondering where you order your albums from? Why do you prefer them? What type of albums to your order?

PeaceFire · 13th of July 2012 (Fri)

It's changed a lot for me this past year and all depends on the type of album the client orders.

Press Print Albums now come from Pinhole Pro. The quality of their products just blew me away at WPPI. I use them mostly for portrait albums and they are great for that quality wise. For weddings I always hesitate to let my clients settle on a press print album, but the one wedding album I've printed through them was amazing. For guest book albums they are excellent (get the recycled paper, it's more pen-friendly from what I can tell).

Flushmount Albums come from either PictoBooks or GraphiStudio. I used to use Finao and actually still really like them, but I prefer the options over at PictoBooks better. GraphiStudio has great "high end" leather albums and I like the parent/friend albums that they offer and when buying in a large package like that (album + parent albums + friend albums) they are actually cheaper than buying the same package from PictoBooks. So for those large packages I buy through them.

I love the fine art albums over at West Coast Albums, but since I'm not really a "fine art photographer" it's hard to sell my clients on those so I've never ordered one. But the samples I've seen are amazing.

tim · 14th of July 2012 (Sat)

Queensberry.

MichaelAnthonyPhotography · 15th of July 2012 (Sun)

Tim, does Queensberry ship to the US?

Peacefire I like Pictobooks, just waiting for approval

tim · 15th of July 2012 (Sun)

Queensberry ship worldwide. QB albums prices reflect their quality.

ShotByTom · 15th of July 2012 (Sun)

I like Miller's a lot (www.millerslab.com)
Quality is great and service is too.

Peacefield · 17th of July 2012 (Tue)

I've been very happy with Zookbinders. My only complaint is that they make changes to their line so often that it can be both challenging and expensive to show meaninful samples. But the quality and price are just right for me and the clients I tend to attract.

scorpio_e · 17th of July 2012 (Tue)

GraphiStudio

squiLL · 18th of July 2012 (Wed)

Asukabook.

Just got my first one yesterday.. they are amazing.
I will put up pictures later tonight.

umphotography · 18th of July 2012 (Wed)

we use picto and are very happy with the product line

tim · 18th of July 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by squiLL

Asukabook.

Just got my first one yesterday.. they are amazing.
I will put up pictures later tonight.

They're nice books, but thick rigid paged albums are much more impressive IMHO.

Thomas Campbell · 18th of July 2012 (Wed)

Forbeyon.

squiLL · 18th of July 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim

They're nice books, but thick rigid paged albums are much more impressive IMHO.

Completely agree. I just don't have the budget to go any higher.. and Asuka's are great if you are looking to spend under $500 for a quality book.

tim · 18th of July 2012 (Wed)

For $500 you can probably get an album from Finaeo or KISS.

PeaceFire · 18th of July 2012 (Wed)

My sample album from GraphiStudio are gorgeous and their 12x12s are under $500. And the Bijou Canvas PictoBooks that my latest clients are all gaga over are under $500 for a 12x12. There are many great flushmount albums out there for under $500.

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PeaceFire Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, AZ - Chico, CA - Duluth, MN Posts: 2,279 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Where do you get your albums from? It's changed a lot for me this past year and all depends on the type of album the client orders. Press Print Albums now come from Pinhole Pro. The quality of their products just blew me away at WPPI. I use them mostly for portrait albums and they are great for that quality wise. For weddings I always hesitate to let my clients settle on a press print album, but the one wedding album I've printed through them was amazing. For guest book albums they are excellent (get the recycled paper, it's more pen-friendly from what I can tell). Flushmount Albums come from either PictoBooks or GraphiStudio. I used to use Finao and actually still really like them, but I prefer the options over at PictoBooks better. GraphiStudio has great "high end" leather albums and I like the parent/friend albums that they offer and when buying in a large package like that (album + parent albums + friend albums) they are actually cheaper than buying the same package from PictoBooks. So for those large packages I buy through them. I love the fine art albums over at West Coast Albums, but since I'm not really a "fine art photographer" it's hard to sell my clients on those so I've never ordered one. But the samples I've seen are amazing. __________________ My Gear List / My Blog

14th of July 2012 (Sat)	#3
tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,923 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Where do you get your albums from? Queensberry. __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

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MichaelAnthonyPhotography Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 442	Re: Where do you get your albums from? Tim, does Queensberry ship to the US? Peacefire I like Pictobooks, just waiting for approval __________________ Please "like" us on Facebook Here Santa Clarita Wedding Photographers - Michael Anthony Photography Los Angeles Photography Blog 5d Mark III •5d Mark II • Canon 35mm F/1.4L •Canon 50mm F/1.2L • Canon 85mm F/1.2L • Canon 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II • Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 • Lights, lots of em.

15th of July 2012 (Sun)	#5
tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,923 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Where do you get your albums from? Queensberry ship worldwide. QB albums prices reflect their quality. __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

15th of July 2012 (Sun)	#6
ShotByTom Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,322 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Where do you get your albums from? I like Miller's a lot (www.millerslab.com) Quality is great and service is too. __________________ Gear Website

17th of July 2012 (Tue)	#7
Peacefield Goldmember Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 3,855	Re: Where do you get your albums from? I've been very happy with Zookbinders. My only complaint is that they make changes to their line so often that it can be both challenging and expensive to show meaninful samples. But the quality and price are just right for me and the clients I tend to attract. __________________ Robert Wayne Photography 5D3, 5D2, 50D, 350D * 16-35 2.8 II, 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8 IS, 100-400 IS, 100 L Macro, 35 1.4, 85 1.2 II, Tokina 10-17 fish * 580 EX II (3) Stratos triggers * Other Stuff plus a Pelican 1624 to haul it all

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scorpio_e Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 5,418 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Where do you get your albums from? GraphiStudio __________________ www.steelcityphotography.com

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squiLL Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 626	Re: Where do you get your albums from? Asukabook. Just got my first one yesterday.. they are amazing. I will put up pictures later tonight. __________________ Mike Cassara My Website \|\| Blog \|\| Flickr \|\| Facebook Instagram: cassaram

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umphotography Cream of the Crop Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: minnesota Posts: 7,061 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Where do you get your albums from? we use picto and are very happy with the product line __________________ Mike www.umphotography.com GEAR LIST Facebook

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Thomas Campbell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kingwood, TX Posts: 1,220	Re: Where do you get your albums from? Forbeyon. __________________ Houston Wedding Photographer Houston Sports Photographer Current Gear List

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