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Wedding Photo Album Design | Katie + Brett

Luxury Wedding Photo Album

I’m excited to share my latest wedding photography album with you today! Katie + Brett were married on a warmish January day (well, warm for MN!) They held their wedding prep at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown St Paul. Their wedding was at St Stephen’s Catholic Church in Anoka. The reception followed at the Landmark Center in St Paul. You can see images from their day in my recent blog post.

Graphistudio Wedding Photo Album

After the wedding, Katie + Brett knew they wanted a gorgeous, custom Graphistudio wedding photography album. These are handmade in Italy. Together, we designed a wedding photography album that perfectly reflected their beautiful day. Their wedding featured an elegant, winter black/white/silver theme. Starting with their album box, they chose the refined black Touch material on the outside. Inside was a metallic silver linen. I recreated the lace pattern from their wedding invitation on the box cover. The artwork and names were printed with a silver foil. The box was finished with a black satin ribbon.

The album cover features brushed silver metal overprinted with a beautiful photo of Katie + Brett in the Landmark Center. The album is bound with black Italian leather. The pages are printed on professional photo paper and bound into a patented lay-flat binding system. The pages are finished with a satin laminate to protect against oils and fingerprints.

Katie + Brett’s album was so perfect for them, and they were thrilled with it! It is such a wonderful heirloom for them to share with family and friends. They can enjoy it time and again over the years. Congratulations, Katie + Brett. It was such an honor and joy to work with you. I wish you the best in your lives together!

Take a look at some other gorgeous wedding photo albums that I custom-designed for my clients, including Jackie + John’s luxury wedding photo album, David + Elizabeth’s fine art wedding photo book, Karen + Harrison’s heirloom wedding album, Travis + Stephanie’s handmade wedding album, Chris + Antonio’s bespoke wedding album, and another post showing a variety of custom wedding albums.

Additional Heirloom Artwork

Take a look at my other gorgeous heirloom artwork options too, including albums, wall art and more!
Signature Albums
Premium Albums
Engagement Albums
Wall Art
Print Boxes

Landmark Center MN Wedding Photography | Katie + Brett

By Joanna Carina

Landmark Center Wedding Photography

Katie + Brett had a bit of a challenge planning their wedding. While they both called the Minneapolis area home, they also recently moved away for jobs and school – not even together but in separate states! Luckily they weren’t too far away, so we were still able to meet and decide to work together for their wedding photography, as well as have an amazing time during their engagement session at Como Park Conservatory last year. After a lot of driving and remote planning, their Landmark Center wedding day in January was finally here!

Beginning of the Day

We began their big day by getting ready at the Intercontinental Hotel on the St Paul riverfront. Such an amazing, modern, chic hotel! Once the two of them were ready to go, we headed over to the Landmark Center for Katie + Brett’s first look. We were up on the fourth floor in the spectacular Chief Justice Room. Such an amazing moment, I was even tearing up too. Afterward, we had fun taking portraits of the two of them together throughout the Landmark Center’s beautiful architecture.

Portraits and Ceremony

After Katie + Brett’s portraits, we photographed their wedding party images and family portraits at the Landmark Center. We then headed up to St Stephen’s Catholic Church in Anoka for their wedding ceremony – they were so joyful! After a few large group portraits following their ceremony, we headed back down to the Landmark Center for their reception.

Landmark Center Wedding Reception

The Landmark Center was sparkling and glowing for Katie + Brett’s reception. They started with a cocktail hour, then followed with their grand entrance, dinner and toasts – so many laughs and tears! Finally, the dance floor was jumping with their DJ and dance party. Everyone had so much fun!

Thank You!

Katie + Brett, thank you so much for including me in your Landmark Center wedding. I am so honored to have worked with you, and I wish you the happiest life together!

Take a look at Katie + Brett’s beautiful wedding photo album too!

Want to talk about photography for your upcoming Landmark Center wedding? Contact me soon!

BONUS: Take a look at more of my Landmark Center wedding photos and Landmark Center wedding portraits too.

Check out their highlight video for more from their big day:

VENDORS
Wedding Prep: Intercontinental Hotel St Paul
Wedding Venue: St Stephen’s Catholic Church
Reception Venue: Landmark Center
Wedding Dress: Jacquelin Exclusive
Hair/Makeup: Madolyn Ayers
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Wedding Rings: Necker’s Jewelers
Florist: Friend of Bride (Brooch/Bead Bouquets, Boutonnieres and Centerpieces)
Catering: Design Cuisine
Wedding Cake: Taste of Love
DJ: The Wedding Collective
Wedding Invitations: Noted Design

Wedding Photography Album Design | Chris + Antonio

By Joanna Carina

Luxury Wedding Photo Album

Chris and Antonio were married at the Landmark Center in St Paul MN. They purchased a gorgeous custom-designed wedding album which was handmade in Italy. It was so spectacular, I wanted to share it today on the blog!

Graphistudio Wedding Photo Album

For all my wedding and portrait photography albums, I work exclusively with Graphistudio. They are one of the oldest and most prestigious wedding album makers in the world. They have been operating since 1982! All the albums are hand-made at their headquarters in Italy. They offer a myriad of customizations, including Italian leathers, woods, metals, crystal clear, and other unique materials. The albums also feature a patented lay-flat binding system, HD printing, professional photo paper, and an incorporated protective box.

Wedding Photo Album Creation

The process for creating the albums is very simple. Using my years of design expertise, I create an initial layout using images from your wedding day. I choose images that create an overview of all the facets of your day. I design them in a clean, fresh, timeless album layout. You choose from the many materials and colors available. We create something that is unique to you and fits your style and personality. Then you can review the layout and request edits until we create a layout that you love. I am even able to show you 3D mockups of the album so you can see the materials and colors together before we send it to Italy for production. Once you approve the layout, I send the artwork to Graphi so they can produce your masterpiece. We receive the completed album in just a couple of months.

Landmark Center Wedding Photo Album

Chris + Antonio’s wedding was a very elegant affair. They loved the juxtaposition between weathered stone and wood featured in the locations of their engagement session and wedding day first look. They also loved the vintage elegance of their Landmark Center venue. For their album box, they chose a refined rustic dark gray Maple. The cover features an elegant script font stamped in silver foil. The box was finished with metallic silver linen and a white satin ribbon.

The album itself featured a brushed silver metal cover imprinted with a photo of Chris + Antonio from their big day. The album was bound in black Italian leather. To say that we were all blown away when we saw the album in person is an understatement. The two of them were thrilled!

Take a look at some other gorgeous wedding photo albums that I custom-designed for my clients, including Jackie + John’s luxury wedding photo album, David + Elizabeth’s fine art wedding photo book, Karen + Harrison’s heirloom wedding album, Travis + Stephanie’s handmade wedding album, Katie + Brett’s custom-designed wedding book, and another post showing a variety of custom wedding albums.

Additional Heirloom Artwork

Take a look at my other gorgeous heirloom artwork options too, including albums, wall art and more!
Signature Albums
Premium Albums
Engagement Albums
Wall Art
Print Boxes

Landmark Center Wedding Photography | Chris + Antonio

By Joanna Carina

Landmark Center Wedding Photography

Chris + Antonio wanted to pull out all the stops for their wedding day. It had to be gorgeous. It had to be epic. And in every way, it was all that and more! They held their big day at the Landmark Center in St Paul, MN. The Landmark Center is really one of the most spectacular wedding venues in Minnesota. The grand columns, five-story glass-covered courtyard, marble and carved mahogany make for such a stunning wedding venue. And Chris + Antonio wanted their Landmark Center wedding photos dressed up further with beautiful draping, candles, flowers, gold tablecloths, chair covers – you name it!

Landmark Center Wedding Preparation

We began their day with preparations in separate rooms of the building. Once Chris + Antonio were ready, we headed over to the rustic Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary for their first look. This hidden gem of a location is a perfect combination of natural beauty, rustic stone and railroad bridges. Chris + Antonio loved that it mirrored the same ambiance as their Mill Ruins Park engagement photos last year.

Chris + Antonio’s first look was pretty much as epic as their entire wedding day. There were tears, hugs and kisses. Their joy was so radiant! Every person present could feel their love and happiness. Afterward, we headed back to Rice Park as well and the James J Hill Center to photograph them with their families and friends.

Landmark Center Wedding Ceremony

Then it was on to the big ceremony. The Landmark Center was spectacular in decor and detail. The cheers from the audience once they were married were thunderous! Next up were cocktails, an amazing dinner and finally toasts. Again, the love between them, as well as from their family and friends, was simply glowing. The fun was followed by an amazing dance party – the floor never stopped being filled to capacity!

Thank You!

Chris + Antonio, I am so happy for the two of you as you join your lives together. Thank you so much for hiring me as your wedding photographer. I wish you every happiness in life, and congratulations on your big day!

Take a look at Chris + Antonio’s beautiful wedding photography album too.

Want to talk more about your Landmark Center wedding photography? Contact me soon!

BONUS: Take a look at some more of my Landmark Center wedding photos and Landmark Center wedding portraits too.

See more photos from their spectacular day here:

VENDORS
Venue: Landmark Center
Wedding Coordinator: J’aime Events
Grooms/Groomsmen Attire: Tip Top Tux
Grooms Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Bridesmaids Attire: The Wedding Shoppe
Invitations: Mint for Hue
Hair: Creative Beaute Agency
Officiant: Positively Charmed Ceremonies
Wedding Rings: Rogers & Hollands
Florist: Simply Stated Elegance
Catering: Lisa’s Catering
Draping: Dynamic Drape
Rentals: Festivities
Cake: Queen of Cakes
DJ: Adagio DJay Entertainment

Landmark Center Wedding Styled Photoshoot | Carina Photographics

By Joanna Carina

Putting together a styled wedding photoshoot is sort of like creating a painting. The first thing you see is a blank white canvas. You plot and plan – forming ideas, letting your imagination run wild with thoughts of what the painting could be, what you want it to look like, the “message” you are trying to convey. You start mixing up the colors – talking to people and finding others who subscribe to your vision, have aspects of their own vision to contribute, and offer amazing thoughts that make your ideas even stronger than before. Then finally, the day arrives to create your masterpiece. You apply the paint to the canvas – your partners contribute their amazing talents to the photoshoot, and you see your dream realized right in front of your eyes.

St Paul MN Wedding Styled Photoshoot

That’s exactly how it felt to work with this amazing team of people crafting our beautiful winter styled wedding photoshoot at the Landmark Center in St Paul, MN, as well as a gorgeous Summit Avenue mansion. It went off without a hitch and was as amazing in real life as I could have possibly imagined it to be. Thank you again so much everyone for contributing your exceptional talents! I’ve truly enjoyed participating as a wedding photographer.

Take a look at some real Landmark Center wedding photography here:
Katie + Brett
Chris + Antonio

Be sure to take a look at some of my other styled wedding photoshoots too!

Considering a Landmark Center wedding? Contact me soon to discuss your plans and see if we’re a good fit for your big day!

VENDORS
Models: Katie Lietz and Brandon Kaschmitter
Hair: Brooke Valley
Makeup: Laurie Charboneau at The Hair District
Rings: Commers Custom Jewelers
Dress: The Wedding Shoppe
Florals: Paisley Garden Design
Desserts: Cocoa and Fig
Photo Stylist/Photographer: Carina Photographics
Invitations: Carina Creative
Venue: Landmark Center and private residence in St Paul, MN

Want to see more of my styled wedding photoshoots? Take a look at others here:
Paper Wedding Dress Styled Photoshoot
James J Hill Center Wedding Styled Photoshoot
Formal Garden Wedding Styled Photoshoot
Garden Wedding Styled Photoshoot

Wedding Photo Album Design | Katie + Brett

Luxury Wedding Photo Album

Graphistudio Wedding Photo Album

Additional Heirloom Artwork

Landmark Center MN Wedding Photography | Katie + Brett

Landmark Center Wedding Photography

Beginning of the Day

Portraits and Ceremony

Landmark Center Wedding Reception

Thank You!

Wedding Photography Album Design | Chris + Antonio

Luxury Wedding Photo Album

Graphistudio Wedding Photo Album

Wedding Photo Album Creation

Landmark Center Wedding Photo Album

Additional Heirloom Artwork

Landmark Center Wedding Photography | Chris + Antonio

Landmark Center Wedding Photography

Landmark Center Wedding Preparation

Landmark Center Wedding Ceremony

Thank You!

Landmark Center Wedding Styled Photoshoot | Carina Photographics

St Paul MN Wedding Styled Photoshoot

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