ENGAGEMENT

A Novel Idea

I love pictures. I love pictures of couples, to be more precise. I know that you love pictures too. But what happens after you get that disc of images you ordered from your photographer? They’re great pictures of you and that special someone, but what do you do with them? After a year of giving couples just the disc of images for their use, it became quite apparent to me that most couples never get around to doing anything with their disc of images. So sad! But I understand…. because really, who has time to go through the bazillion images, pick the ones you like, take them somewhere to be enlarged, and scrapbook them? Or even if you just wanted to make a photo book, the task of finding a company that makes them…. and makes them well, is a time consuming task. So this year, for those brides and grooms who want a creative way to show off their engagement pictures, I’ve decided to offer a Photobook  style Guest Sign-in Book. Not only is this a great way to show off your pictures, but it’s a creative alternative to the traditional guest sign-in book. Instead of signing notes of Congratulations and encouragement in a book with no pictures, guests can sign and write notes to the lucky bride and groom in a book full of their engagement pictures….. so it can be shared for years to come with whomever sits next to your living room coffee table. I think it’s a much more personable and usable way to remember this time in your lives…. and I’m excited to make a ton of these books for my own coffee table!

Here’s the latest Guest Sign-in book that arrived this morning… custom designed by me!

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It’s an 8.5 x 11” Hardcover Book….

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That has a fully customizable front, back, and spine….

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It’s pages are premium UV coated paper with great picture quality… and the pages are hinged… so you get the lay-flat effect. Love it!

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The pages are thinner than Album pages, but thicker than just standard computer paper…

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I’m a big fan of these White House Custom Color books… and I just wanted to share a little of my excitement this afternoon with you! Happy Wednesday!

  1. Amanda Patrice says:

    I LOVE the cover!!!!!

  2. Liz Garcia says:

    love it! I can’t wait for next year when I will get one of these. The design is awesome! Great Job!

  3. Christina Nelson says:

    I love, love love, these books!! I LOVE that they can open out completely flat.
    Great job on the cover too! 🙂

  4. Susan says:

    Hi! I’m in MN and doing a little photography part-time. I’ve been following you since you did the wedding of someone I know. I love your work. And now this book idea…it’s great. I’m taking engagement photos Tuesday and plan to use your idea. Thanks so much for sharing!

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Kate Noelle is a Southern California wedding photographer with nearly 20 years of experience, celebrated as much for her art as she is for the way she is loved by clients, their families, creative partners, and publications alike. Named Best Photographer in Orange County by California Wedding Day Magazine three years running, she is known for her calm presence, refined artistry, and ability to navigate high-stakes moments with confidence and discretion.

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