Emma & James love their QT Album

This week we would love to share a blog post by Hannah Hall, one of the photographers who attended Snap Festival. She loved our albums so much that she decided to switch her old supplier to QtAlbums. We couldn’t be more happy and grateful for choosing us! We are even more delighted to hear that Emma & James, who were Hannah’s clients, loved their album too!

“I loved their finish, the attention to detail and access to round the clock support and advice which I hadn’t had with my previous company. Also, being half Polish, I absolutely loved supporting a business based in Poland”

— Hannah Hall

Hannah also shared what Emma & James, her wedding couple, thought about their album. This lovely comment puts a smile on our faces, but the final product is a combination of great photos, the right design, and a quality lab. That’s why we love to work with professionals like Hannah. This is what Emma and James said about their album.

“The album has been beautifully designed and shows the timeline of our day, all the happy, funny, exciting, beautiful moments we had with friends and family! The detail you can see in the photos is superb and we keep on spotting new little bits in each picture that really brings back the memories of the day!”

— Emma & James

Thank you so much Hannah, Emma and James!

Check out Hannah’s Instagram!

The NEW BloomBook

May is the month when everything is blooming and coming to life. Our idea of an zero-waste & pocket-friendly album with a presentation box was growing for the last few months.

We have planted this vision in our heads a little while ago when we introduced biodegradable air-cushions. We wanted to create a product that would use some recycled materials and bits & pieces that would otherwise go to waste.

This idea is now in full bloom! And it’s called a BloomBook! How original…! 😉

So let me give you some details about the BloomBook. We bulk buy the material – the raw linen. That saves us money by reducing transportation costs, and generally, we can negotiate a better price.

As we offer just one size (20x20cm) we can have the material cut by a machine, which leaves very little material wasted. The Bloom Book comes in a presentation box, which is included in the price. The outer box is made of 3 mm cardboard from recycling, not actual wood.

The wooden frame inside the box is made of wood chips of an alder tree and it’s attached to the box with screws, so very little glue is needed – which means fewer chemicals.

As the money doesn’t grow on trees, we can now offer a product that is of very high quality yet super affordable. From only 65$ you can have the album and the presentation box! It’s a great entry level album for anybody who is starting to offer albums.

Presenting New Matted Deckled Edge Prints!

QtAlbums is proud to present - Matted Deckled Edge Prints! They are now available to order in our new shop. Keep reading to find out how you can get a FREE set of prints & a clamshell box!

If you have seen these matted deckled edge prints at one of many events and workshops we’ve attended this year, than you know what I’m talking about! Try words like: stunning, gorgeous, impressive!

Available at QtAlbums - these prints have a gorgeously feathered edge with a slightly textured surface that is a joy to touch. They are printed on archival, matt Cotton Rag paper which will last for decades. We have added a bevelled passepartout frame on top, for beautiful presentation and protection. All prints are handmade by members of our team - a real craftsmanship.

“A picture is worth a thousand words.
A fine art print so much more! ”

— Steve Denby

Find out how to get 20% off on prints or win a FREE set of prints & box!

Tag 3 professional photographers here and we will send you coupon code for 20% off on prints and clamshell box via Direct Message on Instagram. Coupon code is valid until the end of May 2019. You need to be a professional photographer and a registered client. Please tag until 13th of May.

You can also be one of the 20 lucky winners who will receive FREE Matted Deckled Edge Prints (up to 10 prints) and FREE clamshell box. We will announce the names in the same Instagram post on 13th of May. The free prints & box winners will be contacted by us via e-mail or direct messages.

Wedding Portraits by Heather Jowett

Product Photos by Ula Koska

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NEW PRODUCTS & COVERS!

Qtalbums is bringing you more quality products! FOLIO & VELVET COVERS

This year has been very productive so far. We have travelled the world to meet you in Atlanta, Texas, Las Vegas, Birmingham and Cannes. Everywhere we went people LOVED our products. In Atlanta, we have shown FOLIO for the very first time. It made a huge impression on the audience so we had no choice but to start making it! It’s an excellent way to present pictures.

Folio comes in two sizes: 4x6”and 6x6”. You can pick a duo or a trio version and choose one of our beautiful linens or silks as a cover. Printed on Fuji Lustre or Matte Cotton Rag paper. The prints are permanently mounted to a beautifully textured mat board. There is a discrete magnet which helps with keeping the folio closed.

Cover personalizations are also possible - so say no more - they are perfect. Besides that, they can be stood on end for presentation, so it’s an ideal gift! Folio is available to purchase in the new storefront. Take a look at the stunning pictures of the Folio in the gallery above.

As our travels continued, we wanted to show you more options for albums covers (like if there weren’t enough) so we’ve picked VELVET. And again - it has proved to be a big hit at The Photography Show in Birmingham last March. Velvet is a distinctive soft feel fabric with a short dense piled surface.

We offer it in ten noble colours to emphasize the luxury of this material. Fantastic textile for album covers as well as clamshell or lid boxes. Due to the type of fabric, personalisations are limited at present. But wait till our new UV machine arrives and you won’t have to worry about limitations anymore.

We have recently added this fabric to our shop, so now you can immerse yourself in endless options!

Get on board for the MYSTIC SEMINARS!

Get on board for the MYSTIC SEMINARS!

“You guys are everywhere!” – these were the words we heard from a photographer in Cannes when we attended Way Up North. And here we go again – Havana, Cuba. We are sponsoring Mystic Seminars taking place on a cruise ship on route from Port Canaveral, Florida to Port of Call, Havana! Yes, you heard me right – a cruise ship. An actual Wedding Photography Conference aboard a cruise ship. April 15-19th – is the date when our colleague, Jamie, sets sail with a group of big fish in the photo industry.

Eirik Halvorsen and Paul Woo from #teamQT (our ambassadors ) are speaking at the event so definitely visit them!

“Eirik Halvorsen: I have attended several conferences in Europe and the USA and I have never made so many awesome contacts as I have at Mystic. Many I today can call my friends. As a Norwegian from the cold North I have always looked at America for inspiration, and being at Mystic has given me that inspiration, tangible business insight and an expanded network throughout the world””

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He call himself a wanderingwoo, and a little story about him here:

“Paul Woo: I’m a photographer, adventurer, foodie... but if I could re-classify myself, it would be someone who simply enjoys life and see the beauty of it.

Photography has always been more than just an assignment. I see it as a privilege to be able to capture a unique perspective of someone’s intimate moment.

The life and experience of a photographer is always one of self reflection and constant learning, that I find fascinating. Every moment that I capture, every interaction I have with people, the more beauty i find in life.”

Mystic is going into its 14th year of wedding photography education seminar, but it’s our first time attending. Jamie Westman, who is going to represent us, is in shipshape to tell you all about our albums. We wish all the speakers & attendees Fair Winds and Following Seas.

“Here’s what the organisers say: A conference where the speakers, attendees, and sponsors interact on the same level. Where real and meaningful connections are made. Where everyone involved brings inspiration forward. A place where you will make lifelong friends. A conference where you know you belong”

Way up North

After Stockholm, Rome and Cologne, Way up North Festival is going a little bit south this year. It’s taking place on 2nd – 3rd of April. It will be hosted in a beautiful city of Cannes, home to the rich and famous (that’s us), known for luxury and for several conferences, mainly The Cannes Film Festival. Way up North is Europe’s leading wedding photography conference.

QtAlbums is one of the sponsors of Way up North Festival and we are very proud to be attending this event with our premium quality albums. As usual, the big names in photo industry will be there. The list of the presenters include names like Sam Hurd, Vanessa Joy, Si Moore and many more (click here).

“The whole is greater than the sum of it’s parts with the presenters, and collectively we aim for people who inspire action with their ideas”

— Way Up North Organisers

The finalist of 2018 Way Up North Awards have been announced. The names of the winners will be revealed live in Cannes, at the closing party on April 3rd 2019. We would like to congratulate all the finalists - well done! Did somebody mention a party 😍?

See you in Canness!

The Photography Show 2019

The Photography Show, Birmingham 16th – 19th of March, 2019

 The Photography Show is back again for its sixth year in a row, all events will take place in the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham from 16th – 19th of March, 2019. QtAlbums never misses a chance to present our premium quality albums and we will be there to meet you at our stand J51. Join us and see our new products like the velvet cover albums or folio!  (coming soon)

You can come and visit the Photography Show and claim a 25% discount on your ticket using this coupon code QTATPS19 (T&Cs apply).

This huge event offers everything that you can possibly want – from super brands like QtAlbums to the best names in the industry. Our friend from SNAP Photo Festival, Laura Babb will be one of the speakers (click here to see details ). Laura is also one of the Ambassadors of Women Who Photo which is a campaign launched by The Photography Show and The Video Show 2019. We strongly support all the ladies in the photo industry and this fantastic initiative.

Woman Who Photo - find out more!

There is so much that you can see at the show that you won’t be disappointed. Stages and Theatres include Wedding & Portrait, Great Outdoors and a Super Stage (including lives and careers of photography best people). Also, masterclasses dedicated to both beginners and professionals. And let’s don’t forget - Exhibitor drinks! a beach party no less! - at The Great Outdoors Stage. Another fantastic event ahead of QtAlbums!

Photo by https://www.instagram.com/thephotographyshow/