In our last What’s in the Box (see the preceding post below) we reviewed a beautiful engagement book produced by Image Capsule, an album provider located in San Jose, California. Robin talked often with the Image Capsule folks at WPPI, impressed by their products and claims, especially their boast of only a 3-day turnaround. Well, Robin found herself needing that fast turnaround and gave them a try. Ordered on a Wednesday, the final book was in her hands the following Wednesday. Include time to ship and that is very fast! More importantly, the quality of materials, exceptional printing, and sturdy binding are outstanding for a book in this price range.
The design for this album is also beautiful – created for Robin’s own wedding client featuring images from their engagement session. We often use low opacity images as backgrounds in these designs, both engagement books and guestbooks, accented by bright colors and graphic lines. The combination makes for a very appealing presentation, and a great way for others to see your creativity at the wedding.
Beautiful printing, 3 day turnaround, extreme durability (anybody see the water test?), and one of the thinnest gutters in the industry are a few of the eye-catching features Image Capsule presented this year at WPPI in Las Vegas. Well, DoodleDo just had to have a sample for What’s in the Box. So if you’ve been curious about Image Capsule, check out the review.
Image Capsule produces exceptional quality products at incredible prices! Overall: Album Quality: Print Quality: Customer Service: Packaging:
Robin has been using and enjoying her Jill-E camera bags for about a year. She now takes a good look at these beautiful bags and shows how well they have held up to serious on-location use, including a good soaking! For details, watch the review.
Jill-E camera bags deserve excellent ratings for producing a good-looking, high quality, functional line of products for serious pros. Overall: Quality:Innovation: Wow! Factor:Packaging:
We are very pleased to be presenting in this episode of What’s in the Box the gorgeous album slipcovers of ChrysQ. Created by Christina Q and her photographer husband Ben Q, these are truly innovative, unique, eye-catching compliments to a beautiful album. How could your clients not be impressed by such a presentation, especially if it’s an unexpected surprise?! Take a look at these beautiful covers, then be sure to visit Christina and Ben at the Forbeyon booth at WPPI!
Always seeking ways to expand upon the What’s in the Box concept, we asked Christina to answer a few short questions for us and our viewers to compliment our video review. Their website is very detailed and informative, so be sure to check it out!
DD: Tell us how you got started in such a specialty as album slip covers.
Christina: The idea for ChrysQ’s Luxe Slipcovers began with a special request from my husband, BenQ. He asked me if I could come up with a really fashion-forward way to present his very first client with her album. I wanted something I knew would totally surprise her and create a lasting impression. My background is fashion design, so immediately I thought “why not make a slipcover that looks more like a fashion accessory than simply a means for storage?” When I saw our first client’s reaction to our slipcovers, I was instantly hooked. I wanted to share my passion and add my creative take on “photography fashion” to this amazing industry.
DD: What do you enjoy most about your work?
Christina: The best part of my job is receiving the emails from our overjoyed clients after they’ve received their slipcovers. I’ll admit I giddily await each one.
Another aspect I’m in love with is when I can realize someone’s ideal slipcover. I want my clients and their clients to absolutely love what they see and feel.
DD: How did you acquire your skills?
Christina: Fashion actually runs in my family. My mom went to fashion school and I followed those footsteps (I actually met Ben in art school). The entire time I was in school I thought I would enter the accessory and handbag industry. So when I was asked for a trendy method for album presentation, it was no coincidence they resembled fashion accessories. I believe our slipcovers have that distinct fashion flair to pump up our industry.
DD: What do you anticipate for the future of ChrysQ?
Christina: Wow! I have high expectations for ChrysQ’s! We’re always seeking out new trends, listening to the community, sharpening our skills, all to advance our industry. We want to refresh the way albums are presented, but are also interested in the way people and their various products are presented. We’re creating tools to enhance the talents and uniqueness of each photographer. Our purpose is to be part of that total package you present whether you’re in front of your client or not.
~ Thank you, Christina, for sending us your beautiful samples for review. We wish you the very best!!
No doubt, these high-quality, finely made slipcovers receive top scores. Everything about them is excellent! Overall: Quality:Innovation: Wow! Factor:Packaging:
Congratulations, Keith Czechanski, the winner of our $20 B&H Gift Card!! Keith’s name was drawn from those who correctly guessed the contents of our special What’s in the Box featuring a beautiful, one-of-a-kind La-Vie album. La-vie is unique among wedding albums, and you can discover what sets them apart in this full review. Enjoy!!
La-vie albums are innovative and finely crafted works of art. Everything about them is excellent! Overall: Album Quality: Print Quality: Customer Service: Packaging:
DoodleDo gives you one of the first looks at the unique new packaging now in use at KISS Wedding Books. Watch the review of yet another fine KISS wedding book, delivered using the new packaging system. We are pleased to offer you this first in-depth look on behalf of the folks at KISS!
Note that this is not the contest answer, which will be placed online and the winner announced on Monday the 12th. :)
KISS always gets top scores from us here at DoodleDo. Everything about them is top notch and excellent! Overall: Album Quality: Print Quality: Customer Service: Packaging:
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