The Images

You’ve got options.

Option 1: You choose your favorites (the ones that make you laugh, cry, or grin like an idiot). Just “star” them in your proof gallery, and I’ll use those to start your design. I may fill in a few gaps to tell the full story but 95% of what you see is your hand-picked collection.

Option 2: You hand me the creative reins. I’ll choose the images that best tell your story -the flow, the moments, the quiet breaths in between. (Trust me, I’ve done this a few hundred times.)

The Design

This is where your story starts to take shape.
Once I’ve designed your initial layout, I’ll send you an online proof so you can “flip” through every page digitally- just like the real thing.
Each spread is numbered, making it easy to give feedback or add pages if you decide your story needs a little extra room to breathe.

Revisions

You get two rounds of changes — most clients don’t even need the second one.
This is your chance to swap a photo, add a spread, or sneak in that one hilarious dance-floor shot you forgot about. After two rounds, any additional edits are billed hourly but honestly, it’s rare anyone needs it.

The Cover

Now the fun part- choosing how it all feels in your hands.
Leather, linen, embossed names, or an image on the front- this is where your story gets its finishing touch. The goal? Something timeless enough to outlive trends but still feel like you.

Production

Once your design is approved, it heads off to production!
Printing typically takes 4–6 weeks, depending on the season. (If you’re impatient -same -you can start selecting your images early or request a rush upgrade.)