Amanda Maglione Photography

Amanda Maglione is a photographer based in Charlottesville, Virginia, with a background in photojournalism. She shoots weddings, headshots, personal branding, business branding, corporate events, and families in the Charlottesville area, and all over Virginia.

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Wedding Albums - Many Choices Available
Wedding Albums - Many Choices Available

Left to Right: 10" x 10" Lustre Book, 10" x 10" Premium Zook Book with Acrylic Cover, 12 " x 12" Premium Zook Book with "Reflectionz Cover" (all with genuine leather, in white, black and grey)

Zook Books
Zook Books

Both pictured are Zook Books (Premium/highest quality album I offer). On left is a 10” x 10” Zook Book with Acrylic Cover, on right is a 12” x 12” Zook Book with the “Reflectionz Cover”. (Acrylic and Reflectionz covers are $75 Upgrades)

Zook Book with Silver Gilding
Zook Book with Silver Gilding

Zook Books have very thick, rigid pages with rounded corners, with page edges gilded in silver, gold or black.

Zook Book with Silver Gilding
Zook Book with Silver Gilding

Zook Books have very thick, rigid pages with rounded corners, and the edges are gilded in silver, gold or black.

Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread

I like to mix black and white photos and color photos in my album designs.

Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread

Notice the lay-flat pages, and how you do not see a seam down the middle of the center image.

Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread

Choosing photos for your album is easy when you let me set up a selection gallery for you!!

Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread

Once the photos are chosen in the selection gallery, I start the design process in partnership with my album company.

Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread

Once I show you the design, you may request up to 5 revisions free of charge. Over 5 revisions and it is $7 per revision. 90% of the time my couples don’t want any revisions!

Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread
Zook Book with Black Gilding and Acrylic Cover
Zook Book with Black Gilding and Acrylic Cover

Here, page edges are gilded in black, and the couple chose an acrylic cover upgrade ($75). Notice how you can see the rounded edges of the acrylic cover, and how it is see through, above the photo itself?

Zook Book with Black Gilding and Acrylic Cover Upgrade
Zook Book with Black Gilding and Acrylic Cover Upgrade

Here, page edges are gilded in black, and the couple chose an acrylic cover upgrade ($75). Notice how you can see the rounded edges of the acrylic cover, and how it is see through, above the photo itself?

Zook Book with Black Gilding and Acrylic Cover Upgrade
Zook Book with Black Gilding and Acrylic Cover Upgrade

Here, page edges are gilded in black, and the couple chose an acrylic cover upgrade ($75). Notice how you can see the rounded edges of the acrylic cover, and how it is see through, above the photo itself?

Zook Book with Black Gilding and Acrylic Cover Upgrade
Zook Book with Black Gilding and Acrylic Cover Upgrade

Here, page edges are gilded in black, and the couple chose an acrylic cover upgrade ($75). Notice how you can see the rounded edges of the acrylic cover, and how it is see through, above the photo itself?

Zook Book with Black Gilding and Acrylic Cover Upgrade
Zook Book with Black Gilding and Acrylic Cover Upgrade

Here, page edges are gilded in black, and the couple chose an acrylic cover upgrade ($75). Notice how you can see the rounded edges of the acrylic cover, and how it is see through, above the photo itself?

Zook Book with Acrylic Cover Upgrade
Zook Book with Acrylic Cover Upgrade
Zook Book with Acrylic Cover Upgrade
Zook Book with Acrylic Cover Upgrade
10" x 10" Zook Book
10" x 10" Zook Book

Notice the lay-flat pages.

10" x 10" Zook Book
10" x 10" Zook Book

Notice the lay-flat pages.

Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread
Zook Book Spread
10" x 10" Lustre Book with Cream Leather
10" x 10" Lustre Book with Cream Leather
10" x 10" Lustre Book with Cream Leather
10" x 10" Lustre Book with Cream Leather
Lustre Book Pages
Lustre Book Pages

Lustre Books have rigid pages with sharp corners, and the edges are white, no gilding. Pages are not as thick as pages in Zook Books.

Lustre Book Pages
Lustre Book Pages

Lustre Books have rigid pages with sharp corners, and the edges are white, no gilding. Pages are not as thick as pages in Zook Books.

Lustre Book Pages/Standard Photo Cover
Lustre Book Pages/Standard Photo Cover

Lustre Books have rigid pages with sharp corners, and the edges are white, no gilding. Pages are not as thick as pages in Zook Books.

Compare Lustre Book Pages (Left) to Zook Book Pages (Right)
Compare Lustre Book Pages (Left) to Zook Book Pages (Right)

One of the big differences between the premium Zook Book and the Lustre Book is that the Zook Book has very thick, rigid pages with rounded corners, with page edges gilded in silver, gold or black, whereas, the Lustre Book has white page edges with sharp corners, and slightly thinner, rigid pages.

Premium Zook Book on Left, Lustre Book on Right
Premium Zook Book on Left, Lustre Book on Right
Premium Zook Book on Left, Lustre Book on Right
Premium Zook Book on Left, Lustre Book on Right
Parent Albums!
Parent Albums!

Once you purchase the big album, parent albums are very affordable. $299 for TWO 6 x 6 parent albums! This couple wanted their cover to be black & white and it looked fantastic!

Parent Albums
Parent Albums

Parent Albums are miniature replicas of your large album.

Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book with Parent Album
Lustre Book with Parent Album

This is a 10” x 10” Lustre Book with cream colored leather, and this couple ordered one parent album, and upgraded the parent album to an 8” x 8” (Lucky parents!)

Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
Lustre Book Spread
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WEDDING ALBUMS

May 07, 2021 by Amanda Maglione in Wedding Industry, *Weddings

“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.

 

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