A La Carte Design, Advice, Commentary
Today’s post comes out of a conversation with one of my wedding album clients, who is trying to think ahead for a future baby book. She asked, “We basically take all pics with our iPhones these days, just because they are always handy. Are they going to...
A La Carte Design, Advice
Freelance photographers are in the business of taking photographs – unfortunately, “business” requires them to wear all sorts of other hats as well. They act as marketers, website designers, customer service reps, and distribution centers. For most,...
A La Carte Design, Commentary, Products
When I tell people about my business, the first question is often, “Wait, what is a photo book? Is it like a photo album?” The answer is, of course, “Yes and no.” A traditional photo album begins as a blank book, with sticky pages or clear...
A La Carte Design, Advice
Culling photos is by far the most difficult part of the process for me when creating photo books and montages. I tend to shoot “volume”, meaning I take a lot of photos at the time and hope that a few turn out (thank goodness for digital!). This generally...