One of my favorite parts of photography is helping families with album design and creation. There’s just something special about holding your memories in your hands—flipping through pages that bring you right back to that season of life. These aren’t flimsy, mass-produced books with washed-out colors. The albums I design for my families are handcrafted through a professional lab, made to last for generations.

Think wraparound linen and leather covers (with the prettiest gold debossing), thick matboard-style layflat pages, and true-to-color printing that does justice to your images. These albums feel every bit as timeless as the stories they hold!

And the best part? The album design process couldn’t be easier.

Two Simple Options

When it comes to creating your album, you get to decide how hands-on (or hands-off) you want to be.

• Option 1: You choose your favorite images. You can select the photos that mean the most to you, and I’ll build the album design around them.
• Option 2: I choose for you. If narrowing down favorites feels overwhelming, leave it to me! I’ll pull together the images that best tell your story and design your album start to finish.

That’s it—you only have to make that first choice. From there, I do all the album design for you and send you a proof online. You’ll have the chance to flip through it, make small tweaks if you’d like (swap an image, merge a spread, etc.), and then hit “approve.”

Adding the Personal Touch to your Album Design

Once the design is ready, you’ll choose your album cover and personalization. You have the options of linen or leather covers, and we can add simple debossed text like “The Zeaglers 2025”, “The Story of [Your Baby’s Name]“, or your little one’s full name for a clean, classic look.

If your album ends up with more pages than the base design, you’ll also have the option to keep those upgrades—or remove them if you’d like to stay with the included spreads. It’s totally up to you!

For the Busy Moms (Because I Get It)

I know you’re a busy mom with the best intentions of printing your photos, but let’s be honest—it often gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. Life is full and overwhelming, and before you know it, months (or years!) have flown by. That’s exactly why I’ve made this process as easy as possible.

Just like I guided you through your session prep—helping with wardrobe, styling, and making the experience seamless—I’ll take care of your album, too! You don’t have to lift a finger beyond making a couple of simple choices. I’ll handle the rest.

That’s It!

Once you’ve approved your proof, picked your cover, and confirmed any upgrades, your album goes into production. Then the best part—getting to hold your album in your hands. I can’t tell you how many clients have said, “This is even more beautiful than I imagined.”

Madison Z Photography provides newborn and family photography in Eastern North Carolina for busy moms who want a stress-free and luxury portrait experience. Also offering maternity, milestone, and baby photography. Based in Kinston, NC, I serve families in Greenville, Goldsboro, New Bern, Washington, Jacksonville, and all throughout Eastern North Carolina.

I offer a high-end, full-service experience including pre-session preparation, exclusive access to the carefully curated Client Closet, a beautiful gallery of emotion-filled images, and an array of family heirlooms such as albums, prints, custom framing, and more to pass down to your children. If you are searching for the perfect maternity, newborn, milestone, or family portrait photographer near Greenville, NC and want to create heirlooms for your family, I can’t wait to serve you!