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p.1 #1 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

Just finished the album design for a wedding I did back in December. I posted their images about that time, but thought I'd get some feedback from their album design.

First time posting an album, so let me know what you think!

These are just a few of my favorites

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Jan 26, 2008 at 01:29 AM

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p.1 #2 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

I love it! You did an amazing job. May I ask what software you used to design the album? Did you do it from scratch in PS? I'm looking for a better album solution.

Thanks,
Matt

Jan 26, 2008 at 01:35 AM

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p.1 #3 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

WOW! those are amazing! What kind of album is this and what software did you use?

Jan 26, 2008 at 01:36 AM

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p.1 #4 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

This is a 10x10 Asuka Deluxe, laminate matte finish.

All done with photoshop by scratch, no templates here. I'm a former designer by trade (well, still am I guess).

Jan 26, 2008 at 01:37 AM

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p.1 #5 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

sboerup wrote:

All done with photoshop by scratch, no templates here. I'm a former designer by trade (well, still am I guess).

In that case...I hate you for being so good at designing.

Jan 26, 2008 at 01:38 AM

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p.1 #6 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

I really like it, except for the background image on #2. I would say make it more opaque or get rid of it completely. The picture itself is great, but it fills up too much space to simply be a background image. Not sure if that makes sense.

Jan 26, 2008 at 01:45 AM

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p.1 #7 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

Yeah, I was pretty much taking notes the whole way through... great job.

<----- Opens PS to continue working on the album he just walked away from.

Edited by JakeB. on Jan 25, 2008 at 10:57 PM GMT

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Jan 26, 2008 at 01:58 AM

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p.1 #8 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

... ok... I'm gonna hafta go design another album now... lol

LOVE it!

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Jan 26, 2008 at 02:24 AM

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p.1 #9 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

Wow, very nice work. One day I will be as good as you! I believe that you have a design background.

Jan 26, 2008 at 02:46 AM

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p.1 #10 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

Wow! That album is fantastic. They are going to love it for sure!

Jan 26, 2008 at 03:33 AM

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p.1 #11 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

Nicely done! A couple of tiny niggles

IMO the BG image on #2 needs more opacity.

#4 I like that you have used the gradient from the sky as a design element. (Same for the color from the bricks in #3) But the line going through their legs keeps drawing my attention.

#14 I'm not sure if the candles merit a full page.

#15 (Love this page) I would increase the opacity of the BG image.

That said, I'd be THRILLED to present this to a client.

Jan 26, 2008 at 01:40 PM

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p.1 #12 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

Works for me .. nice design & great photography. I would like to see some ceremony photos though.

Jan 26, 2008 at 01:54 PM

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p.1 #13 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

Mike Mahoney wrote:
Works for me .. nice design & great photography. I would like to see some ceremony photos though.

It was an LDS wedding. No ceremony shots.

Jan 26, 2008 at 02:56 PM

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p.1 #14 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

I really like it. My one critique is the wedding side of the cover. I'd prefer to just see the one shot on the right. It's dramatic and deserves to be the showcase.

Jan 26, 2008 at 02:57 PM

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p.1 #15 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

unblinkable wrote:
Mike Mahoney wrote:
Works for me .. nice design & great photography. I would like to see some ceremony photos though.

It was an LDS wedding. No ceremony shots.

Correct

The candles, well, they were pretty specific about the candles and I was very pleased with it. I was really struggling with reception shots, barely made it to fill up the 30 spreads so it was one of the best.

As for the cover, I thought the same thing Mel. The only reason, is there is a large dark void in the bottom right, where the light didn't creep past his legs like I was hoping. I feel it would be too large to really make it the centerpiece, but I'll look at it again.

Anyways, heard back this morning, the couple is very ecstatic about it, with only one image swap, so I guess that's good!

Jan 26, 2008 at 03:46 PM

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p.1 #16 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

sboerup wrote:

The candles, well, they were pretty specific about the candles and I was very pleased with it. I was really struggling with reception shots, barely made it to fill up the 30 spreads so it was one of the best.

Don't get me wrong, I thought the photo was plenty good. And if the couple wanted such a shot, then I fully retract my opinion.

As I said, I'd be thrilled to present such an album to any client!

Jan 26, 2008 at 04:03 PM

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p.1 #17 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

SingleMalt wrote:
sboerup wrote:

The candles, well, they were pretty specific about the candles and I was very pleased with it. I was really struggling with reception shots, barely made it to fill up the 30 spreads so it was one of the best.

Don't get me wrong, I thought the photo was plenty good. And if the couple wanted such a shot, then I fully retract my opinion.

As I said, I'd be thrilled to present such an album to any client!

I didn't want to discredit your opinion in any way! I was reluctant myself to put a big one of such a small detail, but I guess it's OK with them.

I really do appreciate the comments I'm receiving, so thanks again!

Jan 26, 2008 at 04:59 PM

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p.1 #18 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

WOW.. well photographed and very well presented.

Do you leave your SB logo on every spread in the album or is that just for posting here?

Jan 26, 2008 at 07:30 PM

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p.1 #19 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

I had the same ? as above. I would take your logo off every page. I think your name on the first page is enough credit to tell everyone who did this WONDERFUL work. If I were the client I would not want the logo on all the other pages. Let those be about them.

Jan 26, 2008 at 07:43 PM

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p.1 #20 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

i really enjoy your work-great stuff-would you mind filling me in on the LDS deal? not familiar with it myself

is your lighting for the formals (b&g) done with strobes or speedlights? if strobes, how many did you cart around that day?

great layout-thanks, as always, for sharing your work with us

daniel

Jan 26, 2008 at 07:48 PM

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p.1 #21 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

No, my logo is NOT on the pages, just for posting. It's part of my watermark action, so I didn't bother to remove them. So . . . my logo is only on the back, and the last inside page (it's blank anyway). I would never put it any larger!

I use 1 strobe off camera. AcuteB with either: Elinchrom Deep Octa (39") or a large SB (36x48"). I have some hot-shoe flashes and might start using them as rim lights, but it's hard sometimes when you're alone.

Jan 26, 2008 at 08:04 PM

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p.1 #22 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

radioblurs wrote:
i really enjoy your work-great stuff-would you mind filling me in on the LDS deal? not familiar with it myself

LDS couples will get married in one of the LDS temples. They are restricted to members of the church (those that have a recommend to enter). No photography is even allowed inside.

They mainly want the e-session and the documentation of the rest of the day, and their own formals outside of the temples.

Jan 26, 2008 at 08:06 PM

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p.1 #23 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

thanks for the info-i'll log that into my little brain

daniel

Jan 26, 2008 at 08:32 PM

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p.1 #24 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

Looks nice. Classy and not over done. I do agree with some of the other comments about #2 being too transparent. I'm assuming you've done this before and it comes out ok in final print.

Jan 26, 2008 at 11:07 PM

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p.1 #25 · Album Spreads - 12.15.07

I'll toy around with #2 again as a number of people commented on it.

My mindset is I don't want it to compete with a large image on the right. I want it to be like a subtle nuance that you finally realize after looking at it, not something that necessarily draws attention to itself.

It's mainly to fill up white space

Jan 27, 2008 at 05:35 AM


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