FAQ
Do you process RAW
files?Album Diva does not
process RAW files.
What does it cost to have Album Diva design
an album?
Please register your
studio with Album Diva to receive complete pricing
details.
How do I send the images to
Album Diva?
Please send your
album images in high-resolution
JPG format, cropped and
color-corrected with their color
profile embedded as AdobeRGB or
sRGB. The image profiles must
match the specifications of your
preferred album company.
Files that do not have the
correct color profile embedded
will delay the album design
process.
Where do I send the
images?You may send your images on CD, DVD
or portable drive to the following address. Or
you may upload your images to the Album Diva
server using a FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
client.
Album Diva
P.O. Box 5082
La Quinta, CA 92248
Do you design matted
albums?Not at this time.
Album Diva's expertise is in
designing magazine-style,
flush-mount albums. Our preferred
album makers are Leather
Craftsmen and AsukaBook. Please
view the
Portfolio page to see samples
of my designs.
When I got married, I did not purchase an album from
my photographer. Can I send you my high-resolution
photos and have you design an album for me?At this
time, Album Diva only works with professional
photographers. Please contact your photographer and ask
him/her to have Album Diva design your album.
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How many images may I send?It depends on how
many pages your album will be and whether the precise
number of images will be provided to me for design, or
whether you want me to choose the images from a larger
pool of photos. Album Diva averages between 1.5 to 2.5
images per side.
Can you select the images that will be used in my
album design?Yes, if you would prefer that I select
the images from a pool of photos you provide, please be
sure to note if any are "must-have" images. I recommend
splitting the pool of images into two folders:
"Must-Have" and "Maybe Have." I also recommend including
detail shots for backgrounds and to add ambience to the
album story. A small fee per image for selecting from
more than 100 images will be charged.
Can I send you only images I want to include in the
album?Of course. Please send the images in the
sequence you would like them to appear and number them
accordingly (001.jpg, 002.jpg; 003.jpg, etc.). For your
reference, we recommend the following image
quantities.
10-sided album = up to 25
images
20-sided album = up to 50 images
30-sided
album = up to 75 images
40-sided album = up to 100
images
50-sided album = up to 120 images
60-sided
album = up to 150 images
80-sided album = up to 200
images
These are recommendations only. Of course,
if you choose to submit substantially more than our
suggested number, the album will appear more "crowded"
visually.
Will you do any color "enhancement" or "conversion"
on my images?Your images should be sent to me
color-corrected and/or enhanced already. If you would
like me to convert your color images to black/white or
sepia using a Photoshop action, you would indicate this
preference on the Album Design Request Form. Or you can
send your own black/white or sepia versions to accompany
the color images.
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WORKFLOW
Step 1: Image Preparation & Organizationa.)
Prepare your high-resolution images (300ppi) for
submission by color-correcting and enhancing the
photos.
b.) Please make sure the color profile is
AdobeRGB or sRGB and that your image profiles conform to
the album maker's specifications.
c.) Organize the
images in event order sequence. Your cameras should have
been time-synchronized so the images are in order as
they occurred.
Please designate the cover
photo as "0000.jpg," if a cover photo applies
in your situation. If you have more than one photo to
use on the cover, please define them as "0000_1.jpg,
0000_2.jpg, etc."
Your images may be
submitted as cropped by you or I can crop them as needed
for the design layout.
Step 2: Submit Design Request FormComplete the
online Album Diva Design Request Form.
Step 3: Send Files to Album DivaBurn your album
files on to a CD, DVD or portable hard drive and mail
them to me at my PO box address. Or you may transfer
your images to the Album Diva server using a FTP (File
Transfer Protocol) client.
Step 4: Pay the DepositSubmit your 50% deposit
to Album Diva via check or credit card. After verifying
that your files have been submitted correctly; that your
files do not have any color profile issues; and that all
funds have cleared, your album design will begin.
Turnaround time is 7 to 14 business days depending on
the size of the project.
Step 5: Review Album DesignA low-resolution PDF
of the initial album design will be emailed to you for
your review.
Step 6: Approve RevisionsAny revisions
requested will be completed in five business days. After
the album has been approved by you, the remaining
balance is due.
Step 7: Pay Balance & Receive Final Album
FilesAfter receipt of the balance, the final JPG
files of the album design will be posted on the Album
Diva FTP site or mailed to you on disk, depending on
your preference.
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