WEDDING ALBUMS

“Why should I buy a wedding album when I’ll already have the photos as digital files?”

It’s a question I hear often.

Here’s the thing: digital files are wonderful for quick sharing, but they don’t hold the same presence or longevity as a printed album. Photos sitting on a hard drive aren’t doing much for you—but an album brings them to life.

Picture this: it’s thirty years from now, and your grandchildren ask to see your wedding photos. Wouldn’t it feel so much better to pull a beautiful book off the shelf and flip through the pages together, rather than digging through old hard drives that may not even work anymore?

Technology changes quickly, but a printed album is something you can always hold in your hands. Albums become heirlooms—meant to be passed down, shared, and loved for generations.

Some couples plan to make their own album “someday,” but life has a way of getting in the way. Work, family, and the busyness of everyday life often push projects like that to the back burner. That’s why I offer albums designed to showcase your wedding story beautifully and last a lifetime.

Unlike consumer sites that use standard inkjet printing (which tends to fade and age poorly), my albums are created using the traditional silver‑halide photographic process—the same classic method that film photographers have used for over 100 years to print from film negatives in the darkroom. This approach delivers a timeless look with deep, true‑to‑life tones that don’t fade. The pages are thick, rigid, and feature lay‑flat construction. These details ensure your album not only looks incredible now but will stand the test of time.

Two of my wedding collections already include albums:

• The Premium Album (Zook Book) – a 12" x 12" album featuring 90 photos.

• The Lustre Book Album – a 10" x 10" album featuring 75 photos.

Albums can also be purchased à la carte, with full customization available—from gilded edges in silver, gold, or black, to cover options ranging from classic leathers to textured Japanese silks.

Your photos deserve more than a screen—an album turns them into a family heirloom, telling your wedding day story beautifully, page by page, for years to come.

Ready to create your wedding album? Reach out today to explore your options and start designing a keepsake that will last a lifetime.

DelFosse Vineyards and Winery - Styled Shoot

When I was invited to a styled shoot at the DelFosse Vineyards and Winery, I jumped at the chance, because I needed to go explore the venue for a wedding I am shooting there this fall, and what a better opportunity than to scout out the property while they had some gorgeous models, styled beautifully in wedding dresses from Sealed with a Kiss, and colorful floral styling by Good Earth Flowers!!   Many thanks go to Adrienne Eichner for her organizing, planning, and styling this great event.  I only had one hour there, but look at just a small sampling of photos I was able to get in that short amount of time there!  What an absolutely stunning venue.  Can't wait for my real wedding there in October!   

Thank you to all of the talented vendors who collaborated on this shoot!  

Venue: DelFosse Vineyards and Winery
Venue Host: Adrienne Albers
Event Planner/Stylist/Director: Adrienne Eichner 
Floral Styling/Coordinator/Table Arrangements: Good Earth Flowers
Jewelry: Andrew Minton Jewelers
Bridal Gowns/Veils/Scarf: Sealed with a Kiss
Cake: SprinkleSpark, LLC
Models: Jason Elliott, Katt Marie and Jennifer Hendrickson
Makeup Artist: Yisell Santos-Bustamante
Hair Stylist/Floral Designer: Passionate Prince Designs
DJ/Lighting: Nate Clancy
Pastries: Albemarle Baking Company
Invitations/Menu/Placecards: Calligraphy by Kalika
Painted Globe/Hangers: Limefish Studio
Signage: Bride and Joy 

Amanda Maglione Photography Wins a 2017 WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award

AMANDA MAGLIONE PHOTOGRAPHY Honored For Excellence With 2017 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award®

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – January 12, 2017 – WeddingWire, the leading global online marketplace for the wedding and event industry, announced Amanda Maglione Photography as a winner of the esteemed 2017 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® for Photography in Charlottesville! 

The Couples’ Choice Awards recognize the top five percent of wedding professionals on WeddingWire who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism. The prestigious awards are given to the top local wedding professionals across more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their professional achievements from the previous year. 

The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards winners are determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences working with Amanda Maglione Photography. Award-winning vendors are distinguished for the quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness of the reviews they have received from their past clients. 

“The Couples’ Choice Awards’ ninth year features one of the most impressive groups of dedicated and acclaimed wedding professionals yet,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “It is our honor to work with high-caliber merchants, such as Amanda Maglione Photography, who not only make a couple's big day possible, but also contribute to the more than 2.5 million U.S. reviews represented on WeddingWire. We congratulate all of this year's winners on their achievements.” 

As a Couples’ Choice Awards® winner, Amanda Maglione Photography is highlighted on WeddingWire, which is comprised of more than 200,000 wedding professionals in the U.S. 

Amanda Maglione Photography is thrilled to be one of the top photographers in Charlottesville on WeddingWire. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. We truly value all of our clients and appreciate the positive feedback that helped us earn a 2017 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award. 

 

Marchesa Bridal Show in NYC

I've covered New York Fashion Week every season (February and September) since 2007, and have shot dozens if not hundreds of fashion shows, but this was the first time I had the opportunity to shoot a bridal show in NYC, so this was a real treat!  In particular, I have shot the Spring and Fall Marchesa Collections several years in a row, but this was my first time shooting Marchesa's Bridal Collection.  The vibe of a bridal show is MUCH different from a regular NYC fashion week show.  It was so much more intimate, more calm and laid back.  Everyone seemed in a more relaxed state of mind...maybe that is because they did not get 4 hours of sleep the night before like during typical fashion week, and they hadn't attended 5 other shows that day, running out of each one to battle for a cab to get to the next...  Everyone was well-rested and eager to see what beautiful wedding gowns Marchesa designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig were going to send down the runway this season.  One of the sweetest things about this show was that both designers had recently had a baby, both of whom were there attending the show with their families/caregivers!  Georgina's baby was only 8 days old, and already at her first fashion show!  This was cool for me, because it was one of the very first jobs I shot after my maternity leave, having just had my baby Rocco in February.  So, the whole experience was synergistic.  I had a great time shooting the models backstage getting their hair and makeup done by Revlon, getting fitted for their first looks, and then shooting them coming down the runway.  The dresses were gorgeous...so romantic.  I'd go back to shoot New York International Bridal Week any year!