{Products} Engagement Album / Guest Book

Our Engagement Albums/Guest Books are so popular ... they're one of the most commented on items at the Bridal Expo at Century II.

While you can view a full collection of our engagement albums/guest books HERE (there is also a big gallery on our Facebook page HERE), I've shot a quickie iPhone video to give you a feel for what they look like and what to expect. {Diclaimer: I'm not a professional videographer, our specialty is in still imagery ... just as a reminder!}

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{Products} Meghan + Brock's Engagement Album/Guest Book

Engagement albums as the wedding guest book are just so darn popular! We love them, as do most of our couples! Meghan + Brock had a stunning B&W image on their cover, so I opted to make it a metallic cover for the book. So pretty!

Because they have so many guests who will be celebrating with them, their book is 10 pages larger than many of our others. We're excited to see it filled with signatures & messages!

Wedding Photography • Family Portraits • Senior Portraits

{Products} Janessa + Neal's Engagement Album

Ooooooh, Janessa & Neal's engagement album arrived last week. Some couples wish to use the e-album as a guest book, which is what Janessa & Neal opted for. It's such a fun way to incorporate the engagement session into the guest book. :) Just lovely!

The entire book is so beautiful, but here are a few of my favorite spreads.  It's going to look sensational with signatures and messages from family & friends.

{Products} Amber + Lucas' Engagement Album

After an engagement session, it's such fun to put together a beautiful engagement album!

Here are a few images of some of my favorite pages from Amber & Lucas' e-album. :)

{Products} JuileAnn + Paul's Engagement Album

Engagement albums are so fabulous! Seriously, more than 75% of our couples opt for one. JulieAnn + Paul are using theirs for a guest book, which is awesome.

JulieAnn asked me to put lines in their book for a more structured look.

Here are more of the spreads with lines, plus a few I just love. I can hardly wait to see it at their wedding next month, with lots of signatures in it!

{Products} Sarah + Austin's Engagement Album

Sarah and Austin's engagement album is simply stunning! Most of our couples opt for one, either to use as a guest book or to simply preserve the memories of their engagement. Either way, they're awesome!

{Products} Dani + Devon's Engagement Album

Who doesn't love a fabulous engagement album/guest book? :) In the right photo, you can see the beautiful texture of the watercolor paper!

{Products} Engagement Album Designs

We had a fabulous time a few weeks ago at the Bridal Expo in Wichita, and will be at the show at the Salina Central Mall from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. tomorrow. Stop by to say howdy! :)

With all of the behind the scenes work going on around here, I neglected to share some recent engagement album designs! Our proofing software has changed a bit and I won't be sharing the entire album, but you can see a favorite page from Sarah + Austin's session/album (above) and Dani + Devon's session/album (below).

We still have some room in our 2013 calendar for wonderful couples/weddings. Please cruise over to our Website and contact us to schedule a complimentary consultation so we can visit more about your upcoming wedding! :)

{Products} Brittany + Cory's Engagement Album

Brittany and Cory's engagement album is so fabulous! I'm excited to show it off. :) Their wedding is just a few months away ... we can hardly stand the excitement!

{Engagement Album Design} Brittany + Cory

We had SO MANY amazing photos to choose from for Brittany and Cory's engagement album ... our designer, Amy, did an amazing job putting this one together!

{Products} Megan + Paul's Engagement Album

Megan and Paul's engagement album is simply fabulous! I'm so excited for them to see it. :)


A few details of the album - start from upper left - 1) A quote Megan & Paul exchange frequently. 2) Name/date graphic element on the front. 3) A nice closeup. 4) A graphical element on the page.


A beautiful album spread - one of Megan's favorites. :)

{Products} Kim + Tim's Engagement Album

Kim + Tim's engagement album is sensational! We used her wedding colors and added some fun design elements, just for fun. :)

{Engagement Album Design} Kim + Tim

Woah! Two album designs to share in one week. We're on a roll around here! :)


Today's installment is Kim + Tim. I'm loving all over this album cover, I gotta say!


Pulling the elements into the design. This will be used as their guest book, and it's fabulous!


The whole she-bang.

{Products} Christina + Nick's Engagement Album

You know what this means! Another album is in!


Today it's Christina and Nick's engagement album. It's a beauty.


They're going to use it as a guest book, and it'll look amazing.


Loving all of the space for signatures.


As I was photographing this series, I completely envisioned it in an album spread ... just as you see it. I love it when something I conceptualize as I'm shooting comes to reality.


A more subtle logo on the back.

{Engagement Album Design} Christina + Nick

We're kicking into high gear around here!

Tonight's tasty tidbit: Christina and Nick's engagement album! I can hardly wait to see it used as a guest book in their wedding in a few weeks. :)

{Products} Serena + Luke's Engagement Album

Serena and Luke's engagement album arrived last week and it is simply stunning!


They're using it as their guest book, so we worked in their graphic, too. :)


Serena wanted to do something a little different with their e-album. She wanted to use a few quotes/notes they wrote to each other over the course of their courtship and engagement. It's a fantastic way to personalize the album, and I think it looks amazing!

{Products} Jessica + Ryan's Engagement Album

I am LOVING our new album boutique bags for our albums. They're fantastic! :)


I'm also digging the design from Jessica and Ryan's engagement album.


The album integrates this beautiful graphical element the pair used on their Christmas Cards. Around here, we're dorks for visual continuity. (Also in this photo, you can see the beautiful texture of the watercolor paper).


Even a little nod to it on the edges of some of the pages.

I had the joy of delivering this to Jessica in person last week, and it was a pleasure to watch one of our blushing brides open up their album. :)

{Engagement Album Design} Serena + Luke

Every one of our couples brings individual preferences and requests to the table. For Serena and Luke's engagement album/guest book, Serena wanted quotes and notes they wrote to each other over the course of their dating and engagement, as well as a favorite scripture verse to be included in the album.

Here's their album design:


It's true, I've traveled for a few engagement sessions, but Serena had Jennifer Schumacher from Colorado do an engagement session almost the second they got engaged. :) Jennifer graciously allowed us to include some of the Colorado photos in Serena and Luke's engagement album/guest book. Thanks a ton, Jennifer!

{Announcements} Salina Consult Space

This post has been a long time coming. Those who had portraits taken in the fall received a sneak peek at the Heartland Photography Salina Consultation Space, but I've not posted it for the blog world yet.


Coming in the door, immediately to the right area few photos you might recognize.


The hallway to my door.


This is where the magic happens! ;)

For awhile, I've been wanting to have a place where I could have all of my photography samples at my fingertips. It took a little bit of doing and a LOT of looking, but I finally found a space at 134 S. Santa Fe, in the basement.

Why the basement?

I primarily consult with clients in the space (read: I don't use it as a studio), so I don't have need for a big windowfront or natural light). I also proof portrait sessions here. That's what the big blank white screen on the wall is for.

Also, as a member of Greener Photography, I believe a basement is more efficient. Less heat in the winter, less AC in the summer!

After I've taken portraits in Salina, I'll edit them down, then invite the client back in about a week to preview their photos. This has been a monumental change, but it's been positive. It's beneficial for our clients because I will walk through your photos with you and help you select your most favorite images. Once you've picked your favorites, I'll help you find the right size and product to have in your home.


As you can see from this wall, there are some excellent examples of our work, as well as products to help clients decide/choose.

In the center is a framed 20x30 print. It's flanked by 16x24 canvas and float canvas wraps. Except for the bottom left. That's a 16x20 on a metal panel. It's super cool!


The table is used for projections, but also to show off our beautiful albums/offerings to wedding couples/their families.

Another benefit is that on this wall are 2 images that are the same size: 11x16. The top is a framed signature print. The bottom is a canvas gallery wrap. Having this space is about educating clients about our offerings, as well as about how much space it will take up on their wall at home.


Last photo: beautiful engagement album. Our wedding couples love all over these! :)

{Products} Jillian + Drew's Engagement Album

Isn't this a cheerful looking bag for Jillian and Drew's engagement album? I thought so!


Gotta love the book.


Theirs will be used for a guest book, so the graphic and some wording was pulled inside.


Aaaaaand, a fun little texture/graphic on the back with our logo!