Flush-mount vs. coffee-table albums

Red Lantern Photography currently offers the choice of a flush-mount album or coffee-table album for our couples. To better illustrate the differences between the two styles of album, Nader took some photos of each book style.

Flush-mount album details

The flush-mount album has thicker, rigid pages and a lay-flat construct. The album images are printed onto photo paper, which are then mounted onto board used to create the album pages. The pages are sprayed and textured for protection. In the case of upgraded metallic album prints, the images are sprayed only.

Flush-mount album corner edge details

Flush-mount craftsmanship details

Cover treatments include a variety of leathers and premium fabrics that resemble a suede-like material. Imprinting is available in silver, gold, black or colorless branding (like you see here on the spine) in several different type styles. One cover photo is included with our flush-mount album, but additional cover photos are available as an upgrade.

Coffee-table album front and back details

The coffee-table album has pages much like any coffee-table book you'd find at the local bookstore. The images are printed onto archival-quality paper that is flexible. The pages do not lay completely flat, but care is taken during the design process so that crucial portions of an image are not obscured in the center gutter.

Coffee-table album double-page spread

Coffee-table album spine details

The coffee-table album comes with a custom-designed cover with matching dust jacket and a black or red slipcase with silver imprinting. Also available is an upgraded leather cover treatment with a custom-designed presentation box, not shown here. For those who prefer animal-friendly options, there is a faux leather cover material available as well.

Every album is custom-designed for each Red Lantern couple. Templates are avoided because we believe that every wedding story is unique and should be treated as such. When you choose Red Lantern to photograph your wedding, we shoot with the final product in mind -- an album that captures the emotion and spirit of your day. Your custom-designed album will allow you to relive your most special day, year after year and generation after generation.