There is nothing, I mean nothing I have enjoyed more over the years than spending sooo much time pouring over family photo albums.
I love looking at pictures of my grandparents, what they were doing, their features, looking at the styles of clothing they are wearing. I scrap-booked many years of my own family’s memories and I have gone back to them so many times to remind myself how little my kids were at one time, and the trips we took together.
I took my camera to family events, Christmases, anniversaries, birthdays, I documented so many memories.
Photo albums and prints take me to my happy place. Always have been, and always will. I love a quiet few minutes of turning the pages. Hearing the crackling of the pages, seeing still photos with familiar faces, celebrating moments, bringing back the voices of those that aren’t here anymore. For me, it’s an experience. But maybe that’s just me….
Thinking of passing on albums to my future grand-kids, and generations is a neat thing to think about. What will they think of us? What questions will they want to know? I intend to keep up with my album making with every event our family celebrates together. Thinking of this makes me tear up a little.
Sigh, yes I am a nostalgic softie :-)
I started creating my own lay-flat albums once I really dove into the photography world and have tried many album companies. Trial and a bit of error! Some companies are cheaper in price, but quality lacked, some companies were in the middle of the road on price but delivery was longer. Also there was a tinge of regret not supporting a Canadian album company on previous purchases.
Then 2020 came along and I realized how much I wanted to support local, Canadian print companies. I shop from as many local suppliers as I possibly can now. I think it’s worth it.
I found the Dekora Album Company from Ontario. They are a professional album company not a consumer album company. So I have to prove to them I made my living doing photography and create an account with them. Phew! I passed the entry test!
I ordered two albums for samples and I am IN LOVE with this company. The fine art albums they supply way exceeded my expectations! And the customer service was much more than I expected. They phoned to confirm exactly how I wanted my order to be since I was a new customer and answered a few questions I had. Customer service is huge to me, so they won me over with their attention to detail.
Featured below is the Unbound Giclee Album with hand torn prints. This is literally my favorite product from Dekora
I am sure I could go on forever about printing and creating albums, and I hope you check out my information page on all of my albums and accessories. All of these are available and suitable for family sessions, graduations and weddings.
