We often make things in bookcloth, but this week had an opportunity to work with lovely, lovely leather. This book for Rebekah Johnson Photography has the same structure as our cloth-covered ones, but there is something wonderfully sumptuous and rich about a leather-bound book. We wish you could feel it for yourself!
See the same size book in cloth here.
Molly and I are big believers in the beauty and experience of printed photos in an album, but many wedding couples these days are opting to receive all of their wedding photographs on a disk. Is there a way to store and present these disks that complements the beauty of the images they store? Why yes, there is, and we make it!
DVD Folio with photo mat and folded disk sleeve.
Disk folios with coordinating proof boxes.
Handmade DVD folios start at $75 each. As always, we can adjust the size, materials, ribbon/no ribbon, number of folders/mats to your liking. Please contact us to find out more.
We often make blank books here at Hinged Strung Stitched, and leave it up to the client to add their own content. However, we also offer photo mounting services for our handmade albums. Mounted photos give the book a satisfying heft, and look simply beautiful. This album and slipcase for photographer and new friend Christina Richards are the latest to leave the studio:
A photo of the couple is mounted into a recessed window on the slipcase:
The hues of the bookcloths work nicely with the tones in Christina's photos:
All photos in the album are copyright Christina Richards.
As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.
When we think about bookbinding, the first thing we think about is often books. But handmade boxes are a wonderful treasure in their own right. One of our favorite structures, the Clamshell Box, has been used historically to preserve or present documents or photographs. Here at HSS we've created clamshells for a variety of purposes. Have a look: The same box, two different looks and purposes. The first functions as the library box for descriptions of Archery Summit's finest wines. The second is our own travel-size portfolio.
A personal project, this clamshell box is the home for a sonata written by Molly's grandfather.
Some variations on the clamshell box. The first shows a box fitted with an internal drawer and an album that fits above. The second is, well, just a really BIG version made to hold a selection of prints for amazing photographer Toni Greaves.
Our friend, photographer Lincoln Barbour, asked us to make a case for his wooden-covered portfolio (created by another company.) A clamshell box designed to coordinate (that includes an attached postcard pocket) works perfectly.
You can also see clamshell boxes sized to house our albums in our store. Or contact us to make one especially for you!
Photographers are some of our favorite clients here at HSS. Some wedding photographers have us create a line of custom products especially for their clients. Below are some of our favorites: Albums in slipcase, and tri-fold albums for Aisha Harley Photography:
Ribbon-Bound Trifold Albums for Lauren Brooks Photography:
Album with Bamboo Cover and Leather Spine for Leah Verwey:
DVD Folios and Photo Boxes, also for Lauren Brooks:
We love working with new photographers to create something unique
to their aesthetic. Feel free to call or email to find out more.