GraphiStudio albums from Italy via Martin Lewis Photographer

Whilst I outline in all my literature and website that I use a wide range (much wider than most photographers) of wedding books - I keep getting enquiries where people are asking to look at albums in a photo. The most satisfactory way of choosing your wedding (or other) photographer is always going to be to meet up and chat 1:1 about your plans and before signing on the dotted line. Presentation of the final output from any wedding photographer is only one aspect of their role, albeit - pretty important in my book.

For the benefit of some potential and also existing customers, I thought I would show a couple of images on my blog - of a couple of recent wedding books. So as to avoid confusion and bearing in mind I offer albums from a range of different suppliers - these are all coffee table 'photo books', each with a simple photo backed cover. They are all from GraphiStudio in Italy and are amongst the most popular I provide and are from the largest provider in the World. I can supply GraphiStudio albums at all package rates and whilst they vary - these are some recent examples.

The books I am showing here are simple photo books with a 'thick' page (pro photographic paper) on a pretty rigid page and cover (not flexible) and are all done using bespoke layouts that were agreed with each couple. Individual books are ordered and arrive with me pretty promptly from their production facility in Italy.

If you are interested to look them up - GraphiStudio are at this website address:

http://www.graphistudio.com/en_GB/home

They also offer a broad range of cover types, paper types, lamination and other presentation options. Covers include natural leather, painted metal, Napa and distressed leather with die cut and text options, silk, crystal clear and so on. Having gone through a major revamp in 2013 and 14 - they have a growing range of album and cover types showing on their website, some of which may wet your appetite!

In the coming weeks and through my Winter 'season' - I may upload a few images of other types of traditional matted and similar albums and so as to illustrate the broad range of what's on offer through ME! Please bear in mind that you can only order albums such as these through your chosen photographer and they aren't available like this on the High Street.

This style of book also lends itself to parent albums, portraiture, baby photography, special events and corporate events.

Wedding Fair on board HMS Warrior in the Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth

On the evening of 24th February 2010 I was very pleased to be one of the lucky ones attending the first ever Wedding Fair at HMS Warrior in The Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth – Warrior is one of my favourite venues for wedding photography in our locality. It has spectacular backdrops, vibrant colours and amazing structures which make for great, traditional or formal and yet sometimes fairly modern image making. You can view details of HMS Warrior and the wedding fair website here: http://www.hmswarrior.org/hospitality/weddings1.htm

I thoroughly enjoy working at HMS Warrior where I also advertise in their brochure. I supply my images for use in that brochure, the official website and other marketing material. I especially enjoy working with their Events staff, including Kerry, Julie and Andrew (to name a few) who can be reached on 02392 778 604. They coordinate all their weddings and other events, to a high standard and are great people to work with and are fantastically committed to their roles and this great ship.

I also previously provided my images for brochure and website commercial use for the approved main catering suppliers: County Caterers. They produce fantastic cuisine, refreshments and service, in my experience. You can view their website here, or via the link to them from my own website links page: http://www.countycaterers.co.uk/
It was an enjoyable event and I met with a steady stream of couples, individuals and families. If you were one of those that did pick up my details or are interested in my work, please do not hesitate to get in contact and to ask any further questions, or to check my potential availability for your wedding. I can happily meet up and show you my work, samples of which were available to preview at the show. I displayed my work in wedding books by:

Mario Acerboni: http://www.italianweddingalbums.com/

GraphiStudio: http://www.2.graphistudio.com/index.php?id=209

A few sample HMS Warrior images are shown here – just to wet the appetite.

As always these images are © Martin Lewis Photographer and are protected under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and may not be used for any purpose without written permission from myself.