To order your album:
1. Fill out the the design questionnaire (below); starting from your preferences there we will correspond and fine-tune to select just the right album(s) for you. When you have made your choices, the design fee is paid as the deposit to start the project. (You will receive an invoice by e-mail once we have crafted the right combination of images and album choices for you.)
Is your first reaction to that step “Dude, I am not ready for that!” That’s totally normal. This isn’t the first step for most of my customers. If you are at “I want a funky, modern book for me, and something sweet and traditional for my parents, and I have $600. Is that even possible?” then you have a lot of company. Just start with the short form and we’ll work through decision-making more gradually.
2. Send your high resolution images to me:
a) via Dropbox.
b) by sFTP (I will provide an address and password for you on request.)
c) on a cd/dvd/thumbdrive to A La Carte Albums, 12345 Lake City Way NE #369, Seattle, WA 98125 (thumbdrives will be returned)
3. In 2-3 weeks from receipt of images and deposit, you will receive a link to your design for approval. Up to 3 side changes are included with the design fee; extensive changes may incur additional charges.
4. Once you have approved the design and paid at least 50% of the balance of the album fee, I will put your album into physical production
5. When it is finished, your album/book will be shipped to you. (Snohomish County/Greater Seattle area clients may request a hand-off rather than shipping, and I’m happy to do in-person meetings to look at swatches and discuss design options.)
High-resolution files of the improved versions of all of your images will be also be sent to you.
The Design Questionnaire:
Answer what you can; some things you may not know yet.