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Hard drives fail. Cloud services shut down. A well-made album, printed on archival paper, can last generations. Here is why a physical album is one of the most enduring investments you can make after your wedding photos.
Types of Wedding Albums
- Flush mount / layflat: Pages open completely flat, full-bleed photos edge to edge. The premium standard for wedding albums.
- Magazine style: Printed on lighter paper, more affordable, still beautiful.
- Traditional matted: Photos printed on individual mats within an album — classic, timeless look.
How Many Photos Fit in a Wedding Album?
A standard 8×11 inch, 100-page album holds up to 100 images. A 150-page version extends that to 150 images. Work with your photographer to curate the best moments from your day.
What Size Wedding Album Should You Order?
The most popular size at Alphares Studio is the 8×11 inch format — large enough to showcase your images beautifully and compact enough for easy display. Larger canvas prints (up to 24×36 inches) make stunning standalone display pieces.
When Should You Order Your Album?
Order within 90 days of receiving your gallery while memories are fresh. Adding an album at booking locks in the best rate and ensures it is built alongside your editing workflow.
Alphares Studio Album and Print Options
Albums and prints are available as add-ons to any package or individual booking:
- Photo Album 8×11 (100 photos): $120
- Photo Album 8×11 (150 photos): $160
- Photo Album 8×11 (200 photos): $190
- Premium Leather Album (100 photos): $370
- Enlarged Canvas 16×24: $78 (buy 2, second is 20% off)
- Enlarged Canvas 18×24: $98
- Enlarged Canvas 20×30: $118
- Enlarged Canvas 24×36: $138
The Premium package includes a 100-photo album. The Luxury package includes a 200-photo album. Albums can also be added to any individual booking or the Elite package as an upgrade.
An album is not for everyone. Couples on a tight budget, or those who are fully digital-native and mainly want to share images online, may reasonably skip a printed album and put that money elsewhere. If that is not you, though, it is one purchase almost no one regrets making.
FAQ
How much does a wedding album cost?
Wedding albums typically range from about $120 for a standard 100-photo 8×11 album to $370+ for a premium leather-bound version, with price driven mainly by size, photo count, and cover material.
What size album should I order?
Most couples order an 8×11 inch album — large enough to showcase images well, compact enough for easy display. Larger sizes and canvas prints work best as standalone statement pieces.
View all package details and add-ons — or ask about album options for your booking.
