simon_cook Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I have kept away from the "Storybook"style of album but keep getting asked about them and know for sure that I have missed out on jobs because of this. Can anybody suggest a good quality supplier? Graphistudio appear nice when new, but I feel they may start to look worn sooner rather than later, correct me if im wrong. Is anybody using Bellissmo from Loxley? Are there suppliers that not only offer a album, but will do the design? Are there companies in the USA that can do all of the above and ship? Happy New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john at storybook pages Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Simon, if you're considering outsourcing your album design, try us at www.storybookpages.com. We'll do design-only and let you handle the print and bind...or we'll submit the design directly for printing and binding. Shipping the designs to you=free. Shipping the complete album...?? likely $60US I'm guessing if you're in UK. We do Graphi, Leather Craftsmen, Asuka, VisionArt, Zook, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve george Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Simon, I'm in the UK too - after shopping around a bit I use Queensberry now. They may look expensive but are second to none in my experience. You very much get what you pay for, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebell Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 John never misses a chance to advertise, quite amusing to see the same reply posted across multiple posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_cook Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Thanks Steve. I do at the mo use Jorgensen but fancied offering something else. Arn't Queensbury very expensive and don't you have to pay a signing up fee? Queensbury are great but my average wedding price is ?1400 which may mean they are to expensive I will have a look at there site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian_. Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 There are a few. I, like you, have been asked for some digital style albums, but don't offer them due to my preference for Jorgensen albums and the matted style, not to mention that I use film for my weddings and this makes digital albums more of a fuss. Try everleaf.co.uk - I think Everleaf are the Japanese Asuka books rep in the UK. gloriousbooks.co.uk - Spicers digital albums. I like few Spicers products though, I haven't seen a gb book in the flesh. Though I have to say that I have heard good things about Graphistudio, and they are at the top of the price range, so if you may be disappointed by them, then maybe nobody is good enough. Any body going to Focus this year, many of the album manufacturers are usually present there. Kris - UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian_. Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Ooops http://www.everleafpro.co.uk You'll need to register with them proving you are a pro for them to send you a password... Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_cook Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hello Kris Thanks for the info. Do you use Everleaf or know somebody that does? Whats the quality like. Will they sit nicely with the Jorgensen albums I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian_. Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I have seen them, and they look quite nice, as these style of albums go. They are the Asuka reps, so do a search on Asuka books through the forums and see what comes up. They do seem quite a good deal cheaper than Graphistudio as well. Side by side with one of my Jorgensen Pano's though, and I don't think there is a contest. But that's just me. And clients have been asking about them.... :( but what do they know! Kris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_morris Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 sim2000imaging.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_lotz Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I'm in the process of looking. I was using Graphi when my 3 month old sample had a metallic page peal off. They wanted me to buy another one...although they would give me the 50% off again...yeah right. I waited 4 months for the first sample book because they screwed up. Then I went to visit my high end photog buddy (most expensive in my city) and his book had condensation between the plastic and the book. I came home, gave my daughter the briefcase to play with and with a big smile threw the freaking book in the trash can. I'm checking out Zookbinders and Finao. The Finao factory is close to me so I hope that works out. I love Asukabook for coffeetable though. They do ship worldwide I do believe. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_forrest Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hi Simon I have many more requests for the traditional matted albums however I did have a couple of digital albums on show at the National Wedding show last Sept. They were much admired and produced by a company called Booked Images....small outfit delivering top quality,,,speak to Nicole. Good luck Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_cook Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Jim The Booked Images...what price you talking on average for a 30 page medium size complete with images and design? They do look nice. Do you use Jorgensen "E" Albums too? Thanks everybody for your posts, it has given lots to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_rubinstein___mancheste1664880652 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Graphistudio, but don't let them do the design it's pretty basic. Otherwise the service and product is incredible and prices very very good for us Brits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve george Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Simon - Queensberry is I think 300 pound initial fee - that gets you all the samples though (very nicely presented too). Albums then vary in price according to size / number of pages etc - I worked out average for my package comes in around 700 pounds cost to me (that's with 70 photographs). It is expensive but worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian_. Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Average of 700 notes! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_cook Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 That rules out Queensbury for me. I guess you need to be charging ?2000+ to justify that. I got a feel of the albums whilest on a coarse up in the Lake District (me thinks this person gets them for free) Will have to look at others that fit in with my packages. Thanks for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian_. Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I didn't know Queensberry actually did the digital magazine storybook style album. Are they really worth that much? I don't think I have ever spent over half that amount (700) on an album from Jorgensen, and I've never had any complaints about the quality. I know Spicer do the Madison range, which is just a sticky book to take 10 inch square prints. try http://www.spicerhallfield.co.uk/professional/results.cfm?type=quick& I think they come in about 75 UK pounds plus the vat, depending on the number of pages you want. Kris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian_. Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Ooops, really should check my links. Go to Spicers and do a search for Madison. Kris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_forrest Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Hi again Simon For a 16x12 A3 with around 80 pics 21 leaves(42 sides) 250gsm paper will cost around ?300.00 They are digitally produced, however they look the business.I produce Jorgenson Albums 80 images 20 leaves (40sides)with the album mounts and prints comes to around ?350.00 cost for me. The quality of these albums is second to none. Graphistudio...well if there was such a thing as Chavvie design..probably popular in Essex! Queensbury are on a par with Jorgo but are more costly. Incidently you asked about E albums and I think they may have discontinued them...not 100% sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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