More Detailed Version
To begin with, we will first try to get a ball-park idea of how many sides you are wanting and what type of cover you want for your album/book (you can make changes or add-ons later, but that way we can at least have a base price to start with). Once we have a initial estimate, I will send you an invoice for a 50% deposit to begin working on the book; the remaining amount will be due before the album/book is sent to print.

Once payment clears, you will get an e-mail requesting you to share a folder with me through dropbox.com (the web-sharing website I use). You will need to create a free account through there, but it is really quick and easy. Once you have an account set up, you can simply upload the images to the website folder that we are sharing and I will have access to anything you place within the folder. You can also download the dropbox software to your computer so you can just drag and drop the images if that would work easier. If you would prefer, you can also send me a CD containing all of the images you want included in your album. (Need help figuring out how many images to include for your wedding album? Please see below.)

Then, I start designing your album/book! It can take up to two weeks to design, but it is normally more around a week to ten days. Once I have the book designed, I will post the album to a password protected website for you to review. You can make as many edits as need be until the book is exactly how you envision it.

Once the book is approved, I will send you a final invoice showing you the remaining amount owed. When the payment has cleared, I will send your book to print. You should receive your completed book between 2-3 weeks!

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Please keep in mind that I CANNOT use photos that are copyrighted! By providing me with your image(s), you are automatically agreeing that you have the rights to use the image(s). If you would like touchups/color changes to be made to your photo(s), please let me know. I will do minor changes, free of charge.  

SHARING YOUR IMAGES

Sharing images with me is easy! If you only have a few images to send me, you can send those via e-mail at Info@RelanderDesigns.com. If you have several images to send me, there is a photosharing website I work with where you can upload your images and then share them with me. The website is completely free and super easy to use! Or, if you'd prefer, you can simply send me a CD with your images or I will scan in hard-copy images if you have those as well (a small fee applies after so many scans).

SO . . . HOW MANY IMAGES FOR WEDDING ALBUMS?

I am often asked about how many images should be included in a wedding album, so I have created a list of my recommended counts. You can always include more or less than what I have listed here, just keep in mind that the more pictures you want included, the more "crowded" the designs become. Also, don't forget to include some close-up images (e.g., the rings, flowers, dress, cake, etc.) because those make great transparent background.

10 pages (20 sides): 45 - 55 images
15 pages (30 sides): 75 - 85 images
20 pages (40 sides): 105 - 115 images
25 pages (50 sides): 135 - 145 images
30 pages (60 sides): 165 - 175 images
35 pages (70 sides): 195 - 205 images

It is very hard to narrow down images, especially when a photographer gives you hundreds to work with! Here is the main suggestion that I give most brides when they are choosing their images: Make sure you emphasize what is the most important to you about your wedding. For some people, it's the guests and family members. For others, it's you and your new husband. You will want to include as many of those images as you can and reduce some of the other types of images. Also, make sure you do include a few close-up images if you have those (e.g., pictures of your dress, the rings, flowers, cake, etc.). Those make great transparent background images. 

Still can't narrow your choices down? You can always send me two folders; one containing your "must have" images and one containing optional images that I can pick and choose from.