The Process

The Process: Your Story, Step by Step

  1. Get Started

  2. Quote & Timeline

    • Once I understand your wishes, I’ll send you:

      • A price quote (includes supplies, album or shadowbox, page protectors, design time, and a keepsake box)

      • A contract

      • An estimated timeline for completion

  3. Book Your Spot

    • To officially secure your place in my production schedule and begin your project, I’ll need:

      • 50% deposit, and

      • The signed contract

  4. Organize Your Materials

    • Please prepare your photos and any extras:

      • Group photos by event or topic

      • Place in labeled envelopes or folders

      • Include:

        • Event titles and dates

        • Any special details, memorabilia, or journaling requests

          (See Custom Journaling for ideas)

  5. Submit Your Materials

    • Send your organized materials:

      • By mail (tracked and insured), or

      • Digitally via Dropbox (I’ll email you a private upload link)

        Need photo printing or copies of original prints? See Photo Printing Pricing.

  6. Planning Check-In

    • Once I receive everything, I’ll:

      • Review your materials

      • Share a general plan for your scrapbook or shadowbox

      • Offer the option to add extra pages or journaling at standard rates

        (See Custom Scrapbooks or Custom Journaling pricing)

  7. Design & Review

    • With your approval, I’ll begin designing your pages. Once complete, I’ll send you a video preview showing each page of your finished piece.

  8. Final Payment & Delivery

    • To ship your custom keepsake, I’ll need:

      • Your cleared, final payment (remaining 50% + any add-ons you have approved)

      • Then I’ll send your scrapbook or shadowbox, tracked and insured

        • If you sent original prints I photocopied, they’ll be returned with your order

    Convenient Payment Options:

  • All major credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo. Personal checks are not accepted.