Just like all of the products I offer, this album was custom-designed with the couple’s favorite images from the session. What I love are the big blocks of space throughout the portraits for guests to write advice, stories, or just a simple congratulations.

The pages are lightweight, and on a smoother paper than the other books or albums you’ve likely seen from us, to make it easy for writing without smears. I love the hinged paper so that the pages lay nice and flat–a total bonus.

If you’re interested in creating a custom book like this with your portraits, use the contact form at the top of the blog or email me at info {at} cathymoresphotography {dot} com for pricing and other information. Isn’t something like this better than pictures on a disk?

Lauren’s creative touch was woven throughout the entire celebration – from the flowers of her hairpiece, the initials she created for the altar, to the wonderfully thoughtful guestbook they created; their day was unique and personal down to the very last detail. (There’s nothing better than your personality shining through on your special day!)

Her dress was just as fantastic…

and I love those shoes!

Beautiful flowers she made for her hair. She swears it’s easy. I swear they’re gorgeous.

The lovely hardware ::

I loved this moment during the ceremony where they had a moment of reflection :: intertwining their lives as one.

Beautiful, bright flowers, perfectly signifying summer.

Married!

Love this shot from their first dance ::

A really cute series during the bouquet toss…

And a couple of night portraits before calling it a day (and a perfect one at that).

Oh, you want to see more?  Press play!

Lauren and Nathan :: it has been an absolute joy and my privilege to be part of your amazing day, and I wish you both the very best as you journey together in happiness, gratitude and love. Cheers!

Thanks to their amazing vendors to make their day so unique ::

Dress :: Beautiful Beginnings :: Maggie Sottero
Hair :: Mane Focus, Ellinwood, KS
Cake :: Cakes by Lisa, Ellinwood, KS
Flowers :: Great Bend Floral
DJ :: Complete Music

Now, leave them some blog love in the comments below!

Because they are moments you don’t want to forget long after the day has passed.

Signature and Gallery Albums are a perfect, fantastic way to preserve those moments :: from size small enough (5×5″ or 8×8″) to carry in your handbag to a big, beautiful coffee table book, at 10×10″ or 12×12″.

These albums were created with buttery-soft chocolate leather covers and a luxurious gold foil stamp with the family’s name and session date. Covers have so many options and ways to customize…like my studio sample.

The larger one in the back is a 10×10 Signature album, and the smaller 8×8 size is a Gallery offering.

Both are printed on photographic paper, with rich, beautiful, vibrant color and a slightly textured finish. I love these albums because there’s no break across the spine–so you get big, wide images across the spread, and the pages lay wide open for a great big image area.

Each album is entirely custom-designed. We can choose the images together, or you can select the ones that you feel best represent the story that you wish to capture. You can add messages and wording, if you like. Things that your little ones say that make you smile. Or special stories that hold a significant memory.

There are subtle differences between the two, as well. You’ll never worry about bent pages with Signature albums–pages are mounted on heavyweight board, giving a sturdy, substantial feel. The pages of Gallery albums are more lightweight, making them easier to carry (especially the smallest size :: it makes a stunning gift for grandmas to show off their beautiful family!).

Their spines are wonderfully classic, too :: never going out of style, and will sustain through the years as it becomes a family heirloom. Both albums are completely archival, and with gentle care will be a signature memento that your family will appreciate and cherish for the future.

Packaged securely in a dustproof box, you’ll be able to treasure your heirloom for years to come.

Interested in creating a beautiful album like one of these? Email me at info {at} cathymoresphotography {dot} com and let’s talk more!

A week from today Las Vegas will be filled with photographers for several days of learning, networking and camaraderie for WPPI 2010. (WPPI refers to Wedding & Portrait Photographers International–one of the professional organizations I’m proud to be part of.) I’m really looking forward to it on so many levels–learning new methods and techniques for telling stories, and creating beautiful images–and connecting with old and new friends within the photography community. Really, does it get better? Learning and laughing over something you love so much?

Posting this week may be a little light while I’m busy wrapping some loose ends up before we go–but I’m excited to share some of the experiences and highlights of our visit. And get ready for some new and exciting things to come!

One of the things I didn’t get into much discussion with this post some time ago was the option of having a custom album made of your session. While it can be a significant investment, it’s a piece that you’ll be able to share for generations to come. And it’s another way of telling your story—your love, your struggles, the achievements you’ve championed. What’s really fun and unique is that each album is custom designed and personalized for you.

I’m so excited to share a sample of the studio’s album! This is a 10×10 panoramic, which means the images cross the center of the page with minimal to no break in the photograph.

I love, love, love the brushed etched aluminum cover. Other options are available :: acrylic (yes, plastic!) covers for a sleek, modern look :: aluminum or copper :: traditional leather :: or custom printed with your favorite image on the cover.

Inside pages can range from 10 – 20 pages. I wanted the look for this album to be very, very clean and minimal ::

For this album, 10×10 and 12×12 sizes are available. It’s a statement piece that you’ll invest in, and it will be a memory to treasure for lifetimes to come. Contact me at info {at} cathymoresphotography {dot} com if you’re interested in pricing or other options.

Other albums are available, too—more to come on those.