Back in the swing of things......

I hope you all had the most amazing Christmas:) Albumesque is back in the swing of things. I just finished an album for the Costa's. Their photography is amazing and one thing that I absolutely love is their getting ready and detail shots. Definitely take a look at their album. The Costa's offer Duo Queensberry albums which is a matted and flushmount album combined. I design their albums a lot like matted albums, which make the images stand out. Also, don't forget to checkout their website, it's out of this world.

I hope you all have an amazing New Years:)

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Love Amy

Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!! I just wanted to let you know that Albumesque will be closed December 23 - 27th. Everything will be back to normal on the 28th:) I really hope you have the most amazing Christmas.

Also this last week i've been designing a couple of albums for an amazing photographer Melissa Carl, and you better hope she never retires because she's amazing:) I love the shots of the bride during the toast:) SO cute!!!

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Also, stay tuned for the studio of the month that will start in January. It's a great way to learn about photographers in the industry. If your an Albumesque client keep checking your inbox because I'll be requesting a little bio and picture of you to share with everyone very soon:)

I wish I could give you a clue on who the first studio of the month is going to be, but I'll have to wait:)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Branching out:)

Black leather is probably the most popular of the covers that are chosen. Don't get me wrong, I think black leather is very classy and you can never go wrong by going that route, but don't forget about the many other options that are offered. Recently one of David Jay's brides wanted me to design an album with a walnut cover. Her wedding was in Hawaii and because I already designed an engagement album with a black leather cover she wanted something a little different. Along with the walnut cover I chose chocolate colored mattes. I can't wait to give the bride the final product. I'm definitely in love with this album:)


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Don't be afraid to branch out and offer something a little different:)

This weeks Simple Photo Minute

Janey and I were featured in this weeks Simple Photo Minute. Click on the video to see what we have to say about predesign:)

Simple Photo Minute Video

Simple Photo Minute Blog

Sequences:) Shooting for the moment

And while you're thinking panos...why not think sequences as well? Sequences of a moment are always fun for the couple to re-live and it adds a very nice design element to the book. So, instead of just focusing on the THE shot, try shooting in such a way that allows different expressions to develop throughout a given moment. Some of the best sequences are when you have the bride and groom off by themselves and they can just be silly and whisper things into each other's ear. Kissing scenarios are also great moments to take a sequence of shots that can be used together in a creative way in the album. Other great sequences opportunities are the bride and her father walking down the aisle, the exchange of rings and the kiss. I know most of us shoot tons of shots of the same moment, so just remember when you're editing to keep in those sequences! We love to work with them and we think you'll be excited with the end result!

The images above were shot by Nathan and Amber Holritz, and they do an amazing job at shooting sequences.............


Have a great week,

Love Amy and Janey

THINK PANOS:) Tip of the week:)

When shooting do you ever think PANOS??????????

We have tons of photographers who always request panoramics in their albums. Panoramics are beautiful and if I could have the ideal album I would have all panos, so I understand why photographers request them. One thing that might help you when you are shooting is think panos. Pull back a little, give a little more head space, and don't be afraid to place your subject on the side instead of being dead center. You also have to realize that when a layout is printed and bound, they cut into the image anywhere from 1/16 - 3/4 of an inch, which is another reason why you want to leave a little space.

David Jay and Chris humphreys does an amazing job at creating the perfect panos. Here are a couple examples of their work. The first one is David's and the other one is Chris's:)





Have fun shooting this weekend and don't forget to think panos:) LOL...

Introduction:)

I'm excited to launch our Albumesque blog:) If you are wanting to see what we've been up to and albums we've been designing then definitely bookmark this blog:) We're excited to work with you all and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at

amy@albumesque.com

or Janey at

janey@albumesque.com

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