I have always been fascinated with the art of bookbinding, and I made quite a few custom photo books for couples before my shooting schedule just got too busy to allow it.  I’ve recently been inspired to begin making a limited number of books once again, and am thrilled to show off my first few samples.  The wonderful thing about hand bookbinding is that the options are virtually limitless, allowing me to create albums unlike anything that I might get from a commercial bookbinder.  Featured below are my largest book ever (a 13×19 stitch-bound book with individually printed pages, one image per page printed with archival pigments on premium matte paper) and my smallest (a flush-mount album just over three inches square).  In addition I’ve created a four by five book cased in oak and art paper, as well as my first “dos a dos.”  This unique album is actually two albums mounted back to back (the perfect format to showcase Jessica and Adam’s two-volume design).  I will still offer books from Asuka and other commercial bookbinders, but I am very excited to present the Signature Series for those who would like something truly unique.  Cover options include paper, fabric, leather, wood and who knows what else, and pages can be matte, luster or glossy, printed on one side or two, bound traditionally or “flush mount” style.  Prices are per quote, and I will be limiting orders to two books per month until further notice.

Stop by my booth at the Joy Dream Wedding Show at the Marriott in Fort Wayne this Sunday, November 15 to see these books up close.