Making A Story Book Album.

As we are award winning Belfast based wedding photographers. We use only the best storybook albums, handmade Italian Leather albums.  The size varies on the product you chose but a very popular album is the Rubens storybook contemporary 30cm x 30cm coffee book style album.

The large pages have a wow factor and if you have the layflat deluxe version you don't loose an inch of print on the page like you can sometimes with the 'flip' albums.

The bride getting ready for the big day. 
It's nice to make a contrast of both colour and black and white.

Because you can also use the full size of the pages 60cm's x 30cm's for one big spread or image it is good for dramatic shots that are long and have a bit of WOW factor on them.  You can also add inserts of smaller photographs if they dont clutter up the page too much and make the most of all your photographs.  Or you can leave it plain with just one full image so that you can have the maximum effect.

Large 30 x 60cm storybook spread with inserts

Large 60cm's x 30cm's spread with only one large image

Digital storybook albums are great for a few reasons.  They let you add as many or as little of the photographs that you like, making it easier to put in all the photographs that you love <3 

The Rubens storybook album has a sleek design that I think gives it the edge over the more traditional albums out there.

The Italian leather cover gives it a luxurious traditional wedding feel.  With  deluxe laminated photographs giving it a contemporary interior which sets it apart from the others on the market.  If you are going for a storybook album this is the one you are looking for!

TOP TIPS FOR DESIGNING YOUR STORYBOOK.

*Try and have your opening print a photograph that you love.  This gives it a 'beginning' and first impressions last.

*When designing your album try and place the photographs in the order that they happened. We normally end the album on the first dance photograph or a family shot.

*Give the bride and groom a double page spread each it adds to the atmosphere of the day and lets you put in the smaller details of the day.

*Change the layout until your happy once it goes to print it cant be changed so be fussy. 

*Show the proofs to your nearest and dearest.  They will put their 2p's worth in but sometimes it takes a second set of eyes to point out someone you have left out :)

* Take your time, this usually something that goes back and forward a few times before its right so be patient and remember it takes up to 6 weeks from you approve the album.  Remember it comes straight from ITALY!!

The full Rubens album can be viewed at the facebook link below:

Go to Full Album at PP facebook page

Or you can go to the website for more details

PP Belfast Wedding Photographers 

Portrait Sitting Helpful Hints!


HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
First of all your portrait sitting will last 45mins unless I have specifically stated otherwise.  So if you are asked to arrive at say 2pm please give yourself a few minutes to arrive early get your coat off and try to get familiar with the studio especially if small children are coming down for the first time.

WHAT TO BRING?
If its a family shoot including the parents I would recommend bringing 2 changes of clothing, I normally recommend a white t shirt and jeans shoot as they often work the best with the white backdrop and keep everyone in the same colours.  The second set of clothing just block colour red / blue / black its for photographs with a different backdrop so it  will give you another set up to chose from.

Everyone loves Peppa x

 
WHAT ABOUT PROPS?
I have a small box of bits and bobs but I must say that children work well when they have their own toys with them.  Feel free to bring what ever you need to get the shot.  I have had people bring bikes and trikes, if they crack a smile when they are on it I really dont mind!

Even a small prop like a flower necklace might be enough to make them smile.

WHERE IS THE STUDIO?
We are based in North Belfast I will have sent you directions to the studio directly, if your stuck email camille@pure-pictures.co.uk

WHAT IF MY CHILD IS NOT WELL?
Just let me know as early as you can so that I can maybe put another family in your slot.  Children get sick all the time so you are better rescheduling than getting portraits taken that you wont like. 

WHAT HAPPENS IN A NORMAL SESSION?
We try and take photographs from about 5 different angles on a white and black backdrop so that you get a range of shots to chose from.  Fun is the name of the game so be prepared to get silly and just relax, this will make for better photographs :)  If you have a specific shot that you want you need to let me know in advance I will try my best to make it happen for you.

Have a look at the website for a few sample albums www.pure-pictures.co.uk

Keep an eye on the facebook page as some cancellations come up every now and then.

http://www.facebook.com/PurePicturesWeddingSpecialists

Go to full gallery on facebook

Welcome to Pure Pictures Photography :)

Carrickfergus Wedding Photography.  Carrickfergus Castle and Clarion Hotel Wedding.

Our First EVER blog :)

We are Belfast based contemporary wedding photographers.  We do cover weddings all over Northern Ireland but I have to say 95% of the areas covered are Belfast, Lisburn, Carrickfergus, Antrim and Down. 

So here it goes to 2012 brides all over Ireland trying to get their affairs in order.  We are here to help!, not only do we have a bank of photographers and can pretty much secure your date.  We also have a range of preferred suppliers that can help you with your decoration, invitations and flowers to name a few :).  

If you haven't got your venue sorted give us a call for a chat about possible venues that may suit the amount of guests and time of year.

I have placed below our current wedding photography package flyer for the up and coming wedding fair season the prices are valid until March 2012.  

We are showing our beautiful wedding photography albums at the 2 Belfast wedding fairs below:

Sunday 22nd January @ Raddisson Blu at the gasworks (free entry)

http://www.oureventsni.com/#!events/vstc2=wedding

or 

Sunday 19th February @ Crescent Arts Centre (£5 entry)

http://www.quirkyweddings.co.uk/2011/11/alternative-wedding-fair-february-2012/

Hopefully see a few of you brides to be there so that we can start you on the journey of a lifetime

TTFN

camille.

x

Belfast, Lisburn, Carrickfergus wedding photography. Photobook wedding albums