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Who are you and why do you do album design?

My name is Helen Schofield, and have been involved in the creative industry professionally for over 6 years. I work full time with my husband, Alan Schofield of Alan Schofield Photography Together, we have been able to provide our clients with the best of both worlds—beautifully shot professional photography and true artist-designed custom albums.

Our album designs have continually received high praise from not only our clients, but other photographers as well. With an increase in requests from other photographers seeking album design assistance, I have extended my skills as a freelance artist to offer artistic custom album design services at competitive rates to other studios and independent photographers.

What services do you offer?

We offer custom album design services for studios and independent photographers. Although wedding album designs are the most requested, album designs for other special events—engagement portraits, maternity, christenings, and landmark birthdays…even corporate parties—are available. Because no two events are alike, each album that I design is unique (no templates are used) and features carefully selected highlight images in succession of how the event was captured by the photographer.

Custom Albums are designed in a range of styles. From simplified elegance to clean contemporary to dramatically artistic, the flavour of an album will reflect the structure and personality of the images, complimenting both the photographer’s style and the personality of the subjects. Each album is designed under the photographer’s specifications, including album dimensions, number of pages, and a minimum/maximum number of images to be used. The album's pages are also created using design specifications provided by the photographer’s choice of manufacturer to avoid any binding problems. Because no two events are alike, unique and original albums (no templates are used) are created using carefully selected highlight images in succession of how the event was captured by the photographer. All pages are designed with balance and artistic flow in mind. Like any story book, the final album product has a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Custom designs for flush mount albums include:

What are your fees for a custom album design? What products are included?

Every design, simple to extraordinary, is custom created to complement the beauty and personality of the photos. A flat fee of £250 includes the initial design and online preview of your album plus two rounds of revisions at no additional cost. The finalized design will be provided as hi-res digital JPG images, numbered by side, on CD or DVD. PSD project files can be provided on DVD by request for no additional fee. Payment types accepted are cash, check or PayPal.

What is the turn-around time for a custom album design?

Turn-around time is typically 10-14 days, but will vary depending on the season. During slow wedding season, an album may be ready within 7 days from order. During busy wedding season, it may take up to 14 days for a design to be delivered. And of course, delays in client feedback may push out the delivery date. Rush requests may be considered, so please call for a personalized estimate.

Do you do also offering image scanning, printing, or binding services?

Yes.  I offer a full scanning service and printing service and also have very strong links with the best printers and handmade albums makers from around the world, which enables you to offer a unique service to your customers. should you need assistance in selecting one to print and bind your client's album.

Do you do image editing/retouching for non-album orders?

I do offer image editing services, and other graphic art services for Photographers looking for post production assistance. Graphic art services, including standard colour correction for multiple images, are offered at an hourly rate of £30.00 per hour. One-off fees for artistic enhancement of individual photos vary depending on size and complexity. Please call for a personalized estimate.

Image editing/retouching, includes:

If you have questions not addressed here, please feel free to send me an email!