by Stacey Wiseman | Jun 7, 2012 | Description
Are any of you fans of Manic Mommies? If not, I would love to introduce you to them. It is a weekly podcast between two awesome working moms discussing their crazy, hectic lives. Their kids are a little bit older than mine…but this just gives me a chance to see what lies ahead! I love listening to them because it provides a nice perspective to listen how two friends discuss the challenges, laughs, and joys that happen in families.
Back in January (or maybe February), Kristin was discussing her recent trip to Disney World and mentioned how many photographs she had taken. She made a statement in the podcast how she would love to prepare a photo book but knew she would not have the time. I immediately wrote her about my business and my desire to create beautiful photo books for families. She graciously wrote back how she loves the idea but taxes were on her immediate to-do list. Definitely understand because, well, I was in the starting my taxes as well and completely get how certain aspects in life take priority at different times.
Earlier this week, I was listening to their most recent podcast when their conversation turned once again to photo books (around 16 minute mark…). Discussing old photographs that she randomly stumbled upon in her wallet, Erin captured perfectly why I do what I do and want to help everyone and anyone I can design photo books. One of her kids’ photographs was in there and she was immediately taken back to the moment…and how adorable he was…and how much she remembers him at that point in time. While she did not have my name/business name as a ready reference, I emailed her later that night so my email would be at the top of her inbox. Although she didn’t understandably remember my name, I felt as though a celebrity mentioned me on air. My fork hit the plate of my leftover pasta lunch!
More importantly, I loved how their conversation directly went to my mission of Book This Project. I want to create a beautiful photo book for you and your family to treasure. To remember all the good moments and maybe some of the not-so good moments. I want each book to be a reflection of what happens in your everyday life. I want to design it for you so that you don’t have to feel the stress, or take the time, or agonize over each photograph, or give up half-way through, or have anxiety because it is still on your to-do list. I want to make it more absolutely gorgeous than you can possible imagine or prepare on your own. Why? Because I know what it is like to have one for your own. To see your family as your family. To watch your children grow up on the page, through each book. To love each and every photograph taken throughout the year. To share your life with close family and friends. To love the life you have. To own a stunning book representing all of that love, growth, and bond. A photo book documenting the big moments and recognizing the small everyday moments.
June is a big planning month for me. I am focusing a lot on this business, my desires and dreams, not only as a business but for me personally and future clients. I am defining what I want to provide and how I want to provide it. More importantly, I want to clearly articulate to you why I love designing family photo books. This is a start. But lots more to come. Super excited!
by Stacey Wiseman | Jun 4, 2012 | Description
Hello Everyone! I have a huge favor to ask. Not because it will take a lot of time. Or demand a lot of attention. Or stress you out! I want you to fill out a brief survey. I know, I know. A survey. Not a favorite thing of mine either…but…I have made it super quick and easy. And I am more than willing to fill one out when it helps a company I value.
I have prepared 9 questions and 3 of those are your name/email, what free download you want, and if someone referred you. So really there are only 6 questions. And the questions are about photo books in general. I want to make sure I am delivering a product you truly want.
So please, take two minutes, seriously two minutes, and fill out this simple survey here. And if you have a friend who is a mom and has taken a photograph of their kid…share this survey with them! Again, it is not about this company. You don’t even have to mention the name! Refer 5 people to fill out a survey, I will send you a $25 gift card to anything in the Book This Project Shop!
Survey here!
Thanks so much!
And because I can’t have a post without a photograph, here are two from the park this weekend. One with better focus. One with better interaction. Together, I love them both!
by Stacey Wiseman | Jun 1, 2012 | Description, Family Photographs, Inspiration, Photo Book Design Layout, Photograph
For this photo book cover, I am incorporating the two shades of dark gray with a black and white photograph. This gives the cover a stately simplicity that would perfectly set up a modern photo book. For the interior of the book, the same dark gray with light gray font could act as the section pages, dividing the custom photo book into months, seasons, or events!
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by Stacey Wiseman | May 29, 2012 | Description, Family Photographs, Motivation, Photo Book Design Layout, Photograph
The following is an example of my May page for the One Word Challenge. For this layout, it is only 1 page with a simple border around a 5″x7″ photograph.
by Stacey Wiseman | May 24, 2012 | Description, Family Photographs, Motivation, Photo Book Design Layout, Photograph
Here is the next entry in the Book This Project Color Series!
Here are six color options to pair with a photograph in a landscape size photo book. Submit your photograph to info[at]bookthisproject.com and I will prepare a color profile for you!
Let me know in the comments below, which one is your favorite?
[divider]Here is the original photograph from yesterday’s wordless wednesday post:
[divider] the colors:
[divider] A free download of the color values are located here:
by Stacey Wiseman | May 22, 2012 | Description, Family Photographs, Inspiration
I am super excited to share with you the final installment Book This Project ebook launch!
The House the __________ Built
I love this idea! I adapted the concept from R. Caldecott’s “The House that Jack Built” and customized it to fit our family including my son’s favorite things for a personalized book.
This concept is incredibly easy to customize for your family. Upon purchase, a questionnaire and upload form will be emailed to you. Once you upload the photographs of your “characters,” I will pull it all together in a beautiful, easy-to-use ebook or pdf.
Photographs and narratives do not have to be known before you purchase. I will walk you through all the steps and provide suggestions!
The main point is to create a cumulative tale that describes the fun family members and toys that live in your household.
Here is the text from my final “page”:
This is the phone that buzzed in the morn,
That woke up daddy not shaven or shorn,
Who kissed mommy in her pj’s worn,
Who fed Lydia all forlorn,
Who loved the elephant with the big, loud horn,
Who startled the bear,
Who pushed the fire truck,
That carried the cheese,
That Lay in the House that Alden Built!
This video illustrates how it all comes together!
If you have any questions, please let me know!
Again, for any of the ebooks that have been launched, you do not have to have the photos and text ready. I will work with you to customize your book!
Even though this concludes the official launch of ebooks, I will continue to release new book and ebook ideas, so make sure you check out the website, facebook, and newsletter!
* R. Caldecott “The House that Jack Built” published in 1878 is in the public domain.
by Stacey Wiseman | May 7, 2012 | Description, Family Photographs, Inspiration, Photo Book Design Layout, Photograph
COLOR! It is so important in design and can add so much to your photo book layouts. I have decided to start a new monthly series that examines the impact color has on layouts. I will take a photograph – or a group of photographs – and run through a series of different design layouts – exploring color, type, size, orientation, and proportion.
First, to start off this series, I want to mention the beautiful and inspiring site: Design Seeds. If you are not familiar with them, I hope you will check out their site, facebook page or pin boards. This site examines the rich color groups found within evocative photographs. If you are ever in a color rut or looking for color inspiration, you should check out their work!
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[divider]Get a free download listing the colors used in this series (RGB and CMYK) – here!
[divider] Would you like one of your photographs featured in this series? Email me your photograph and I will let you know when your photo will appear.
I hope this gets your creative juices flowing!
And if you love any of these, share this post on your facebook page or pin your favorite(s)!
by Stacey Wiseman | May 4, 2012 | Description, Photo Book Design Layout, Photograph
Here is another entry in the 2012 cover design series. Make sure you pin it!
by Stacey Wiseman | Apr 28, 2012 | Description, Photo Book Design Layout, Photograph
I have decided to start a little series on 2012 family photo book covers. All of these will be featured on this blog + pinterest board…so make sure you follow it!
For the first issue, I based the cover design on this email I received from J.Crew. I loved the two variations of the same color: light and dark.
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by Stacey Wiseman | Apr 13, 2012 | Description, Family Photographs, Photo Book Design Layout, Photograph, Podcast
The March/April podcast is finally here! It took me a while but I was finally able to pull it all together!
In this podcast, I take a simple photo book concept from beginning to end. There is a FREE companion download to this podcast. I hope you check it out and I would love to hear how it helped your photo book. Also, I would love to see any photographs or layouts you come up with! Add a comment with a link below!
Thanks and Enjoy!!!
