Proof Book recommendations

I am looking for some recommendations for proof books for clients.

Something a little more upscale than the plastic sleeve type of

album from Ben Franklin crafts. However, I am also not looking for

the kind of thing a $5000 per wedding studio would offer either.

 

Thanks for any assistance.

Go to www.albumsinc.com they have all kinds, and all price ranges. I deal with them alot.

Bob I forgot to name one its www.michelcompany.com you can order a catalog from them online too.

I also recommend www.michelcompany.com 800 621 6649.

 

Call them and you'll get an immediate "live" person on the phone! Friendly, helpful.

 

Ask for the catalog or maybe there is a photo on the website of the

Renaissance proof book (no 4x6 size though) and the LAS Corina Quad

which holds 4x6. I prefer the 6x6 (not in the catalog but available)

so I cand display all my 4x6's in such a way that you don't need to turn the book.

 

Art Leather does have an upscale - black proof album with black rings but I find it extremely time consuming to put the images in the sleeves as there isn't much room in the sleeve.

 

I mostly use the HPI proof books even though they are three up with plastic sleeves because it is a comb binding rather than ring binding and has a huge capacity. You can also get these from Michel Company. Max capacity (although I've pushed it) is 250. The code is XTVA-46

Thanks to all. I suppose the unspoken part of my question is how most handle their proof books - is something with rings and sleeves acceptable, as long as it is a good presentation.

I've used the TAP proof book for years, specifically the EWBB-46-3. It looks great with the Bride and Grooms name embossed in gold on the front. The seem to love the album, quite durable, too, plus a reasonable cost.

Also from Michel Company.

If you are shooting digital, check out the proof books at West Michigan Photo Works www.wmphotoworks.com. They are less expensive than portfolios and a very slick contemporary presentation. Can be ordered via their ROES software. If you are shooting film, the portfolios from General Products are nice and affordable.

Anyone have any suggestions in the UK? I'm also looking for proof boxes to hold 200/300 6X4" prints.

Bob - Rings have a tendency to break. That's why I stopped using them. It could be because I packed those proof books to capacity. The ones I mention above are plastic comb construction. The other book is at least a sturdy - black ring binding.