Vision Art makes their albums with archival ink, allowing it withstand the test of time. Their goal is to create books that folks can pass down through generation after generation. It's an incredibly innovative company that continues to create amazing designs and sturdy materials with incredible quality. They also have one of the best customer service teams I've ever dealt with. If something on my order looks funky or they need to triple check something, they give me a call and/or email me. The folks at Vision Art are people who take deep pride at their job and I'm proud to be a loyal customer. Plus, ONLY photographers can order through them. Anyone who wants to work with them has to apply.

The time it takes before I send off the album to be created depends on our communication. Because I double and triple check details, our back and forth can vary when it comes to timing. When I receive comments on a project in SmartAlbums, I try to make the necessary adjustments within 24 - 48 hours. You'll get an email letting you know the changes were made. Once approved, the album takes 3-4 weeks at Vision Art. Once I receive it, my foal is to get it on your doorstep within a week. Live in the Chicago area? I'd be happy to drop it off or have it be picked up!

YES absolutely! In fact, most of my couples who don't book a package that includes an album end up ordering one after the wedding. That way you have extra time to decide on what your favorite photos are. It's a great way to relive the memory of your wedding day all over again. I've had some clients reach out after years. You can always take your time. However, cost of production goes up every year– so the earlier you order, the more money you'll save!

There's a few of ways they can do this, I'm honestly pretty flexible. If they just want the exact same album you have, then you have the option of ordering two books or your parents can fill out the form telling me they want a duplicate (they can also just send me an email with their home address if that's easier). This way I can send it straight to them without using you as a middleman. With the exception of the original album, all duplicates are 10% off. If they want to design their own album, they will need to 1. fill out my form and 2. have access to your gallery. I'll take it from there! This discount is only applicable if they have the same cover design with the same amount of spreads (they can change the album material, debossing color, and interior design).

Every album is different. I try not to cram too many photos in the book to prevent it from looking like an Instagram feed. While I don't have an exact number in mind, my main goal is to tell the story of your day. Sometimes a photo is powerful enough to take up an entire page, while another might go best with a bunch of others. It all depends on the moment. I often enjoy having quieter moments stand alone and put a lot of dance floor photos next to each other. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have a specific vision!

Of course! I want to make sure you have your must-have moments included in your album. I'll create the initial design to get us started. This means you don't have to get overwhelmed sitting in front your computer choosing each photo! Once you've taken a look, you can let me know if you want to swap and/or add any other photos into the layout via my Cloud Proofing system. Remember, y'all get the final say on how the album looks both inside and out.

At this time I am only accepting payments through Zelle or other direct money orders from banks. If you would like to pay via credit card, an additional $5 fee is added to your purchase.

I can take care of any creative aspect of the design that you don't want to deal with. I'll still need your approval before putting it into production, but I'm more than happy to put together something with colors and designs I think would suit you best.

Unfortunately I can only create albums with my own images. General photographer policy is that we don't handle images taken by another photographer unless given permission specifically. If someone else captured your special day, make sure to reach out to them personally about their album options.

Of course! Albums are not just limited to weddings. If you're looking for an album for guests to sign at your wedding that features your engagement photos, let me know so we can design it accordingly. This might mean leaving lots of blank space on pages for people to write notes or ordering a special paper.