Welcoming a new baby into your family is one of the most joyous occasions in life. From the first moment you hold your little one in your arms, to your newborn photography Lincoln NE session, you know that you want to capture every precious moment and milestone. That’s where a handcrafted heirloom album comes in. It’s the perfect way to preserve the memories of your newborn session and create a cherished keepsake that you and your family can treasure for years to come. In this guide, I’ll share with you tips on how to select your perfect handcrafted heirloom album for your newborn session and how I can help guide you through the process of choosing your custom finishes.
The amazing part of being a client of mine is that many of these decisions are done for you. I’m happy to allow you to take part in as much decision making as you want so that your artwork is truly customized to your desires. But lets be honest….you are a BUSY mom! You probably have decision fatigue on the daily just trying to remember the routine for feeding this new little baby that’s rocked your world!! I never want to overwhelm you with decisions so I’ve naturally made my workflow ease the burden of decision making for you. Here are all the ways that we can customize your album if you love being a part of every bit of the process!
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- Size
The first thing to consider when selecting your handcrafted heirloom album is the size and orientation. You’ll want an album that is large enough to showcase your images beautifully but not so large that it’s unwieldy or difficult to store. The most common sizes are 8×10, 9×12, and 11×14. There are other ways to customize the foundation of your album, just send me an email if you’re curious as to what other options are available!
- Cover Material
Next, consider the cover material. Handcrafted heirloom albums are available in a variety of cover materials, including leather, linen, velvet and silk. Leather covers are the heartiest of the bunch and can withstand a lot. Linen and silk offer an elegant, refined look. You can’t go wrong with linen. Velvet is absolutely stunning and the most delicate of all the covers. It’s natural imperfections are definitely a love/hate situation. You’ll either adore the vintage feel of the velvet or will decide it’s not for you at all! The good news is, I have samples of each of these cover options that you can feel and see in person to make the choice much easier.
- Cover Embellishments
In the photography world we call this “debossing”. There are some beautiful designs to choose from and this is sometimes the hardest choice because they are all so beautiful! The design you choose can be stamped blind or with added foiling to bring out the debossing design. Gold, silver, and rose gold metalic choices are all available. These embellishments can be used to add your baby’s name, birthdate, or other special details to the cover of your album.
- Images
When selecting your handcrafted heirloom album, the most important job for you is to choose your favorite images to include in the album. I have had clients that have decided to include every image in their album and other clients who are a little more conservative in their choices. My recommendation is to select the images that take your breath away and include those. Even if it’s almost all of them! You will want those printed for a lifetime.
- Design and Layout
After we have gotten together to choose your favorite images and cover choices, I get to work designing your pages. Timeless designs that put the focus on your beautiful newborn is my goal. Many of my clients have me include their baby’s birth stats on the first page and I think that is SO special. Typically, my clients are happy with the first design I present to them, but if there are changes you want made, I am happy to adjust some things to get it just right, before sending it off to be handcrafted.
As a professional photographer, I have years of experience creating beautiful handcrafted heirloom albums for my clients. I understand the importance of preserving the memories of your newborn photography Lincoln NE session and creating a cherished family keepsake. That’s why I offer a range of custom finishes and options to help you create the perfect album for your family.
During your consultation, I’ll work with you to understand your style and preferences and guide you through the process of selecting your handcrafted heirloom album. From choosing the cover material and embellishments to selecting the page count and paper type, I’ll be there every step of the way to help you create an album that perfectly showcases your images and tells your family’s story.
In Conclusion
Selecting your handcrafted heirloom album for your newborn session is an important decision. It’s the perfect way to preserve the memories of those early days and create a cherished family keepsake. By considering the
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I find it an absolute joy to photograph families during some of their most precious memories. As a Keyword here I get to see the most wonderful families at the very beginning of their parenting journey. This sweet family chose me to document this special time because of the value that tangible memories provide. Images were never intended to be lost on a hardrive. Studies have been done to show that when your children walk by their images proudly displayed in your home, their self esteem will increase just by the presence of these incredible images. And the better the images, the better their self esteem.
If you are thinking about newborn photography Lincoln NE I would absolutely love to have a chat with you about an experience with me. I am so very passionate about not only getting your memories printed for your home but also serving you. You have enough on your plate right now. Lets not let those images sit unseen on a USB drive, but lets also not add another thing to your to-do list. From the details of picking outfits to designing to delivery, I will handle it all so you don’t have to. In order to give my clients this luxury service, I only take a limited number of clients per month so contact me as soon as possible to get on my calendar.
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Virginia Schultz is a published Omaha newborn photographer specializing in motherhood storytelling and custom heirloom artwork for busy and stylish moms in the Omaha & Lincoln metro. From handmade albums to exquisite, museum-worthy frames, her passion is to serve clients by designing artwork for them that will last generations. Your memories deserve to be seen.
Currently serving Sarpy, Douglas, Cass, Landcaster, Saunders, Mills, Pottawattamie & Washington Counties including Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Gretna, Elkhorn, Boys Town, Bennington, Council Bluffs and surrounding areas.
You can see my work featured on the cover of the August 2022 magazine and the September 2022 magazine.
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