Old Wedding Album Restoration – The Perfect Anniversary Gift – What a lovely project!
A couple of months back, I was contacted by a client who was looking to have her parents old wedding album restored and recreated. Her parents had gotten married in 1974 and over the years since their precious memories in their wedding album were not standing the test of time. Pages were beginning to become loose from the album, others had already fallen out and the remaining pages were turning yellow.
Sadly, my client’s dad passed away and to celebrate him and her parent’s marriage, she wanted to gift her mam the memories from one of the happiest days of their lives and I was thrilled to be asked to take on and be a part of such a task.
My client asked me to re-create her parent’s wedding album so that her mam could view the photos and memories more often. Having a new version would also allow the family to preserve and store away the original to avoid any further damage to it over the years to come. As someone who works daily on wedding photography and albums nowadays, it was a wonderful honour to get to work on something so special from many decades ago and it truly was an interesting project to take on.
It did take some time to accomplish the task and to bring the album to life in a new way but the result made it so worthwhile.
Before I show you some images of the project, here is a quick summary of how I restored the 1970s-wedding album:
My first step in restoring and recreating an old wedding album is I must digitize the printed, original wedding album photos. In this particular album, there were 25 photographs for me to work with. This number of photographs in an album was very standard back in the 1970s.
In this instance, many of the photographs were unfortunately destroyed and stained in places so I had to put a lot of work into the digital copies in order to show them in their original glory. To do this, I spent a lot of time editing each photograph in Photoshop to remove signs of damage and to bring back colour etc. where needed.
My next step was to print the photographs I had been working on, and the challenge here was to keep them as authentic as possible to the era and decade in which they were originally taken, the 1970s. My editing played a major part here as I was able to remove signs of damage and add in faded colours where needed but aligning with how the colours would have been originally. This is important with wedding album restoration so that the album still feels like it could have been created many years ago and not in 2021. To compliment the newly edited and printed images, we chose cream pages and prints, an example of which I will show you below.
The final touch in our restoration of the album was choosing its cover. We chose a timeless, classic cream leather album cover which we complimented with engraved names on the front. We also added a wooden box to keep the album safe for many years to come.
The final result was truly beautiful and I was thrilled to hear that my client’s mam was overwhelmed and very emotional to receive this gift from her daughter. I was honoured to have been asked to work on such a meaningful, sentimental project.
If restoring an old wedding album is something you would love to do for your own album or perhaps a parent or loved one, I would love to help you.
My wedding album restoration package is only €490 and this includes assessment, editing, printing and a presentation wooden box. In the event where a project may need more pages or additional editing, this price may be subject to change.
As we get older, we begin to truly appreciate the importance of memories and having them to look back on with loved ones is one of life’s greatest gifts. I’d love to discuss restoring your cherished wedding album with you so please do not hesitate to reach out to me today with any questions or queries you may have. Below you will see some additional photos and a video of the wonderful wedding album mentioned above.
Having a physical album is the best way for you to relive your wedding. It is the final piece of your wedding photography experience. A great photographer will work with you to design an album that's more than just a collection of images. It's a storybook.
Pack up the photo albums and put them in a box somewhere, then take them out occasionally and decide if it's time to keep or toss. Sometimes items that remind us of a marriage's end can hurt, like the rings, and we're better off selling them and using the money for something better.
This is always a difficult question to answer, as there are so many variables. On average I'd always suggest to aim for between 80-120 images in a standard sized album.
On average, you can expect to receive your complete collection of wedding photos anywhere from four to 12 weeks post-wedding. This timeline can vary based on the season and how busy your wedding photographer is at the time of your wedding.
As a sweet spot, we suggest budgeting $150 to $350 for a nice, high-quality wedding album. While you can get a bare-bones wedding photo book for under $50, we wouldn't suggest it. This is your wedding album we're talking about.
In the United States, the person who creates the photograph owns the copyright from the moment it's created. The only exception would be work done “for hire,” which typically involves actual employment, or a contract that specifically sets that relationship. Hiring me is NOT work “for hire”.
Wedding albums make the best presents! Parents and grandparents love gazing at wedding photographs- especially yours! There's no nicer gift than an album to thank them for their help with your wedding or even as a gift for Christmas.
Yes, I know it's a “salesy” thing that photographers love to say, but the fact remains that it's TRUE! Years and years from now, your photos are what will help bring those beautiful memories flooding back. If you don't get them printed and displayed in some form, how will you get to enjoy those memories?
On average, most couples can expect to receive around 800-1500 photos from their wedding day. However, if you have a larger wedding or more hours coverage, you may receive more photos. And if you have a smaller wedding or less coverage, you may receive fewer photos.
Most of our couples add additional photographs and pages, or upgrade the size. Our average Wedding Album is a 10×10” or a 12×12” with aabout 200 photographs. Most couples typically spend between $2000-6000 in upgrades for their Album, Wall Art, and gifts.
Every photographer outlines a different turnaround time in their contract, but it usually takes anywhere from four to 12 weeks to receive your full set of wedding photos, according to Kiyah Crittendon of Kiyah C Photography.
A more baroque wedding might feel most at home in a Signature Layflat Album, while a minimalist wedding will shine in a Wedding Layflat Album , and a modern wedding could be best suited for a Hardcover Wedding Photo Book.
How long do photographers keep your photos? Well, that depends. There is no rule, it's completely up to the individual photographer and their business model. It could be a few days to thirty years, or more.
An album allows you to preserve the best of the best images from your wedding day in a narrative story-form (which is ideal for the natural & documentary style in which we photograph) The albums that we offer to our couples are built to last for hundreds of years with the proper care and storage, and they're durable ...
Not only are they emotionally poignant, but they can also last forever. The happy couple can place it in their house and come back to it whenever they want, revelling in the memories of their special day and the events which led up to it.
So, is a wedding photographer worth the investment? Absolutely. The decision to hire a professional photographer for your wedding is a decision to ensure that every laugh, tear, and tender moment is captured with artistry and professionalism.
Introduction: My name is Barbera Armstrong, I am a lovely, delightful, cooperative, funny, enchanting, vivacious, tender person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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