Professional photographers know that delivering exceptional photos is just the beginning. When it comes to preserving those once-in-a-lifetime moments, couples deserve more than just digital files—they deserve a professional wedding album that reflects the beauty and significance of their day. Let’s look into what goes into actually creating a luxury wedding album.
For couples who value elegance and craftsmanship, the Zook Book, made by Zookbinders, a McKenna company, is the ultimate luxury photo album. It’s not just a photo book; it’s a work of art, a timeless keepsake designed to showcase a couple’s love story in the most sophisticated way possible.
About the Zook Book
- The Zook Book isn’t your average wedding album. It looks impressive without even opening it up! Available in 8×8, 10×10, and 12×12, with 5 cover options and hundreds of detail combinations, this album is for clients who appreciate something a little extra, something that makes a statement.
- As far as premium professional albums go, the Zook Book has been a top choice for discerning couples and photographers for over 25 years. Creating a luxury photo album means blending timeless elegance and modern style to make it stand out in a sea of standard albums. This classic album is traditional in its construction, however, there are a lot of customizable upgrades to add that special flourish to suit a client’s unique style.
- The Zook Book is impactful because it engages all the senses. When you hold a Zook Book, you immediately feel its weight. You can touch the thick gilded pages, see the professional printing, and even smell the leather hide. It’s an experience!
What Goes Into Creating A Luxury Wedding Album
From the handmade covers and professional photographic prints, to the fine details like silk endsheets, and gilded pages, this professional wedding album is made with impeccable craftsmanship.
The Printing
The panoramic spreads in this professional photo album allows images to flow seamlessly across the spreads. Its gutterless design ensures there’s no break in the images. This creates an uninterrupted visual experience that immerses couples in their wedding day all over again.
All professional photo albums in the Zookbinders’ catalog are printed and manufactured at McKenna in Waterloo, Iowa. McKenna, a leader in printing services with over five decades of experience, has high standards for both the resources they use and the products that they make. All album printing is done on Fujicolor Crystal Archive HD Paper which, “delivers enhanced color reproduction, a wider color range and excellent image stability.”
For added protection, the prints are finished with either a Lustre or Glossy coating. These coatings enhance the overall look of the album while ensuring that the images remain pristine, even after years of page-turning. This isn’t just about longevity—it’s about ensuring that this premium photo album continues to look as breathtaking as the day it was first opened.
The Pages
The pages of a Zook Book are 1/6” thick, giving them a substantial, weighty feel that speaks to the album’s durability and premium nature. The rounded corners and hand-sanded edges provide a sleek, polished finish that adds to the overall elegance. Gilded edges—available in gold, rose gold, copper, silver, or black—enhance the luxury feel, making the album look and feel as exquisite as it is.
The Endsheets
The first and last pages of the Zook Book are called endsheets. They are covered in silk fabric, providing a smooth, luxurious touch that’s felt from the moment you open the album to the final close. Every element of the Zook Book is designed with care and precision in every detail.
Elegant Cover Options
The Zook Book comes with a standard full leather cover. Other cover options are, glove leather, splash leathers, cameos, or a stunning acrylic photo cover. These albums are handmade and the precision and craftsmanship that goes into creating a luxury wedding album cover requires an experienced maker.
This handcrafted album can have anywhere from 10 to 45 spreads and comes in three sizes, so virtually every cover is its own custom project. Specialized tools and measurements go into assembling each cover. For every album the leather is measured, cut, and wrapped by hand.
Customized Imprinting
Putting a monogram, names, a date, or even a family crest on a professional wedding album makes it a personalized family heirloom. Imprinting can be done on the album cover or on the spine in gold, rose gold, copper, silver or black foil. It can also be branded or debossed without foil.
For many years Zookbinders embraced traditional typesetting for imprinting by laying out the individual letters and spacers. However, contemporary machines have made the stamping process more precise and efficient. On September 6, 2024, Zookbinders introduced our state-of-the-art stamping machine! We have selected an Italic and Modern font similar to our traditional dies that give a cleaner, more polished imprint on your album.
In addition to adding text to your clients custom wedding album cover, personalized dies can be created to add an extra level of customization.
Creating a luxury wedding album takes quality products, machinery, and expert craftsmanship. Professional photo albums like the Zook Book use high-quality products in the manufacturing and it shows. Mass produced consumer products can’t compare to these high-end albums and for a good reason. A professional wedding album doesn’t just hold photos—it holds meaning, emotion, and beauty, all wrapped up in the finest materials and craftsmanship.
For those looking for the ultimate in professional, luxury wedding albums, the Zook Book is the clear choice. It’s an heirloom-quality piece that will be treasured for generations, a fitting tribute to the unforgettable moments it holds. To see all the products and services that Zookbinders has to offer, register for a professional account HERE.
