Showing posts with label hampton roads wedding photographer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hampton roads wedding photographer. Show all posts

Photo-Fam Photo Album: Favorite Layouts of April 2012.

I get really excited when couples get albums. Not just because it gets the images off of the computer but because... Albums = fancy books. Books = stories. Stories = love. :) I'm going to try to start sharing these a bit more since I don't post full complete weddings here on the blog or the website; this will give you a good glimpse into the whole storytelling process in an album design. (And why they're my favorites!)

Hope you enjoy some April beautifulness! :)


Whitney + Kevin | April 14, 2012






Ashley + Ryan | April 22, 2012










Sgt. Wes is Bit of Ivory's First Groomals!

What was so cool was that Michelle wanted her groom to have his own portraits because Wes had just been promoted and got some awesome-looking dress blues! What bride wouldn't want her hubby lookin' all handsome and all dressed up? (And just P.S... Michelle's reactions made me all giggly! Hand fanning and EVERYTHING.)

So this is Bit of Ivory's first Groomals. Yes, I said it again. And I'm owning the phrase!! Groomals will take the world by verbal storm. Mark my word! ;)














If you didn't see his wife's bridals, go check them out, too!
- Chelsea :)

Now Presenting... Bit of Ivory Chapters.

I'm SOOOO excited about the addition of Bit of Ivory Chapters! It's been in the works for awhile now, and I'm kinda jumping up and down now that I get to share it!

Bit of Ivory Chapters are personalized wedding websites (also called +Sites for you Showiteers out there!) for my brides! These are available in all of my wedding collections and just plain fun, awesome, and spectacular. I wanted a way to not only help brides disperse information to their friends and family, but put it in an aesthetically pleasing way without getting all commercial-y like other wedding websites. It's personalized to you and your groom!


[Homepage]


This is not a custom website since the basic design will remain the same. This is so because we want to help tie all of the Bit of Ivory Chapters together as a big ole happy photo-fam book! BUT.

Chapters are personalized by...
* Adapting your wedding colors or colors of choice in the design.
* Allowing your friends and family to comment DIRECTLY on your site as a little guestbook!
* Incorporating all written details of your story and wedding day information.
* Including your choice of photos from your engagement session and then later with wedding photos.
* Identifying your website with a ____________.bitofivoryphotography.com address of you and your groom's names! [ex. charlotteandethan.bitofivoryphotography.com]
* Streamlining proofing gallery information to your guests.


[Our Story]


Each Chapter includes the following pages...
* Homepage
* Our Story
* Gallery
* Details
(With your "Leave a Note" guestbook on the Details page!)


[Gallery]



[Details]


Please do check out the LIVE SAMPLE SITE!

** FAQs **
What if I already had an engagement session, can I put those photos on it?
Due to copyright and wanting to respect that, I cannot put any photographs not taken by Bit of Ivory. Even if they are snapshots you took, I'm sorry. This is to protect all parties involved. After all, I would to uphold the integrity of your gorgeous site! :)

If you do not have an engagement session, I can make your Chapter site live after your wedding, or I can place some Bit of Ivory stock images in the photos' places...

Basically what this is all saying let's have an engagement session!! ;)

Can I add more pages to my site?
For an additional cost, you can add up to two more pages. To add an RSVP page, a Google Docs account is required. Not familiar with Google Docs forms? See this and that tutorials.

How do I get my information on there?
Right after your engagement session, I will send you a Chapter Website Questionnaire to fill out. This will have all of the questions regarding personalization so we can get this up and rollin'!

How long will the website be active?
It is guaranteed to be up for one year after your wedding proofing gallery goes live. :)

Can I update post-wedding information on the Details page?
You sure can! I hope you will!

That's it for now. I'm excited to launch these and look forward to many, many special Chapters to come!

- Chelsea :)