Your wedding day will be filled with magical moments, and your wedding photos are the key to reliving those memories for years to come. But rather than letting your beautiful images sit on a hard drive or social media, why not turn them into a stunning wedding photo album?
As your wedding photographer, I know how important it is to create an album that truly tells your love story. Here’s my advice on how to craft a timeless keepsake that you’ll treasure forever…
Think of Your Album as a Story
Your wedding album should do more than showcase beautiful images—it should tell the story of your day. To achieve this:
Start with the preparations, capturing the excitement and anticipation
Move through key moments like the ceremony, speeches, and first dance
End with candid evening shots of you and your guests celebrating
A well-structured flow makes the album feel like a journey through your wedding day rather than just a collection of pictures.
Select the Right Photos
Choosing which images to include can be overwhelming, but here’s my advice:
Prioritise emotion: Go for images that make you feel something—laughter, tears, or pure joy
Include the must-have moments: The first look, vows, first kiss, and first dance are essential
Balance wide shots and close-ups: A mix of big, scenic shots and intimate moments keeps the album visually interesting
Avoid duplicates: You don’t need 10 nearly identical photos of your bouquet toss—variety is key!
I’m always happy to help curate your images so that your album includes the best selection.
Less is More
It’s tempting to include every single photo, but a cluttered album can feel overwhelming. A carefully curated selection of around 50-100 images will create a much more elegant and engaging album. When designing your album, we can choose layouts that highlight your best images without overcrowding the pages.
Choose the Right Album Style
Your wedding album should feel as special as the day itself. Consider:
Lay flat pages: Perfect for stunning panoramic spreads without a distracting crease in the middle
Matte vs. glossy pages: Matte has a soft, timeless feel, while glossy makes colours pop
Minimalist vs. decorative design: Clean, modern layouts let your photos shine, while decorative elements can add personality
I can show you different album styles and help you choose one that matches your wedding’s aesthetic.
Make It Personal
To make your album truly yours, consider adding personal touches such as:
Captions or meaningful quotes: A line from your vows or a favourite poem can add depth
Custom covers and materials: Leather, linen, or acrylic covers add elegance and durability
Handwritten notes: Some couples leave blank pages for notes from guests or personal messages to each other
These little details make your album even more special!
Invest in Professional Printing
Your wedding album is a lifelong keepsake, so it’s worth investing in high-quality printing. Unlike standard online photo books, professional albums offer:
Rich, true-to-life colours
Archival-grade paper that lasts for generations
Beautifully bound covers with custom finishes
As your photographer, I can ensure that your album is professionally designed and printed to the highest standards.
Enjoy and Share Your Album!
Once your album is ready, take time to sit down together and relive the memories. Share it with family and friends and make it a tradition to look through it on anniversaries. Your wedding day goes by in a flash, but a beautifully crafted album keeps those moments alive forever. If you’d like help designing the perfect album, I’d love to guide you through the process.
Let’s create something truly special together!
The images from your wedding will be the narrative of your day, telling your story for years and not forgetting generations to come. The end result will be a custom designed Queensberry album – choose from the contemporary Flushmount, Classic Traditional or a fusion of traditional and contemporary, the stunning Duo album. Queensberry albums are the finest in the world, each hand crafted and personalised to a high degree to perfectly enhance your photographs. Every image in your album goes through an artistic enhancement edit, thus ensuring the perfect combination of album and image.
If you’d like to find out more, please visit my ‘Albums’ page on my website or get in touch with me for a chat!
UPDATE: I am also planning to introduce in the coming weeks a new offering to my clients. I will be using another portal to upload my images where you will be able as clients to download Hi-Res images, order photographic prints, cards, calendars, framed prints, albums and more. All but the download being available to your guests.
