Emily & Chris’s Big Fat Greek Wedding Album

Mitch — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:57:32 +0000

“Ooooooooooooooooo!”

That, or some variation thereof, is what nearly everybody who took a gander at this album for the few days it was in or studio said when they saw it. I’m particularly stoked by it because I pushed hard for this combination of new leathers in the cover and it turned out even better than I had imagined it would. The cover is a filigree-stamped split-grain leather with a quilted leather spine. Nom, nom nom!

This album was a long time in the making – the wedding was over 2 years ago and in fact was one of the very first that Logan and I shot together. But it just goes to show that its never too late to have us put the images from your wedding into the best possible setting. Congratulations Emily & Chris!

Wedding: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Reception: Little America Hotel
Album: 100-sides, 11×14, 100% fabulous.

What follows are a few layouts and some personal favorites from the album.

People manifest anxiety in different ways. Sometimes its pretty subtle.

I know just how he feels some days.

So the first dance started off typically enough.

But there is evidently a Greek tradition of showering the happy couple with cash during their first dance.
The children rushed in to gather it up so the intimacy of the moment was rather shattered.
Made me laugh though and that’s really whats important, right?

Album Delivery Day – Alicia & Jay | ZumaPhoto

Mitch — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:00:53 +0000

To some, a wedding album is simply a collection of photos. For us and our clients, however, the album represents the culmination of an ardent vision. Months to years of planning and sweating of details on the part of our clients; one compressed and emotionally charged day; countless hours shooting, editing, retouching, interpreting and designing our images of that day – all come together into the ultimate presentation of the memories that all that effort forged – the album.

At ZumaPhoto, the delivery of an album is the one time where all work stops and we take a moment to gather together in appreciation of the results of our efforts.

Today we’d like to share just a peek of our latest creation with you – the album of Alicia & Jay.

Over the years we’ve used many MANY different album binderies, and each has had its charms. But our current bindery not only produces the highest quality albums that I’ve ever seen, but also offers the widest selection of cover styles. We designed a cover for Alicia and Jay that maintains a perfect balance balance between classical elegance and forward thinking fashion (just like Zuma!)

Its just plain GORGEOUS!

Our albums are delivered wrapped in this beautiful presentation made from all recycled materials.

Here she is…

The cover material is this amazing gold metallic osterich leather with coppery eyelets.

The inset image of their first dance – one of their favorites – was toned to compliment the tones of the leather.
Now, it helps that Alicia is a Greek beauty and that Jay is a professional soccer player (GOOOOOOOAAAAAL!!!!)

Fit and finish quality of these albums is absolute perfection – astounding for a hand-mand product.

As one option, an absolute lay-flat binding may be specified.

On to a couple of our favorite spreads…

Jay is just a stud. That’s all there is to it. In his tux he looked like a young Clark Gable.
All of this would be really annoying if he didn’t have such an easy (and a little goofy) sense of humor. ;)

I was very touched (and a little sheepish) that Alicia & Jay insisted on including an image of me in their album.
I am honored and humbled when a client tells me that they consider me an intergral part of their wedding memories. Thanks guys!

OK, that’s all you guys get to see – the rest is for Alicia and Jay!

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Emily & Chris’s Big Fat Greek Wedding Album

Album Delivery Day – Alicia & Jay | ZumaPhoto