
Legacy Printed work. Sizes, Colours & Custom Designs
- Gayle Clearwater

- Nov 16, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Choosing the perfect album is one of the most exciting parts of our portrait experience at Twisted Willow Studio. Every album is custom-designed to suit our images and the story we want to tell. This guide walks us through the available sizes, cover colours, materials, layouts, and what to expect when we place our order.

Album Sizes
Our albums are available in three main size options, plus two specialty sizes:
Main Album Sizes
Small
Medium
Large
Each size can be created in our preferred shape:
Square
Portrait (vertical)
Horizontal (landscape)
Specialty Sizes
Extra Small (XS) – Price on Application
Extra Large (XL) – Price on Application

Album Cover Materials Guide
Choosing the Perfect Finish for Our Custom Album
Our album deserves a cover that reflects our style and complements our images. At Twisted Willow Studio, we offer a curated selection of premium Queensberry materials. Each option has its own look, feel, and personality — so here’s a simple guide to help us choose the one that suits us best.
Linen Covers
Natural • Textured • Elegant
Linen is perfect if we love a clean, modern, organic look. It’s made from woven cotton or flax fibres, giving it a beautiful natural texture.
Why we love it:
Soft, matte finish
Timeless and understated
Sustainable, eco-friendly fibres
Available in coated (more durable) and uncoated options
Best for:
→ Light, airy portraits
→ Family albums
→ Lifestyle and maternity sessions
→ Those who prefer a natural, minimal style

Coated Linen
Durable • Practical • Still Beautiful
Coated linen has the same gorgeous texture as natural linen, but with a subtle protective layer added.
Why it’s great:
More resistant to dirt, marks, and daily handling
Great for albums that will be used and touched often
Perfect for presentation boxes too
Best for:
→ Everyday coffee-table albums
→ Homes with little ones
→ Gift albums
→ Anyone who wants linen but needs extra durability
Faux (Micro) Leather
Vegan Friendly • Stylish • Smooth
Queensberry’s faux leather is a high-quality material designed to look and feel like real leather — without using animal products.
Why we love it:
Smooth, luxurious finish
Durable and long-lasting
Beautiful colour options
Ethical and vegan-friendly
Best for:
→ Portraits, boudoir, and modern albums
→ Those who want the leather look without real leather
→ Sleek, contemporary styles

Genuine Leather
Premium • Classic • Heirloom Quality
For those who want something truly luxurious and long-lasting, genuine leather is the top choice. Each cover is unique, with its own natural grain and character.
Available styles:
Vintage Leather – rustic, textured, full of character
Suede-style Leather – soft, refined, modern
Contemporary Smooth Leather – clean and uniform
Why we choose leather:
Ultra-premium finish
Ages beautifully over time
Very strong — perfect for thick or heavy albums
A true heirloom piece
Best for:
→ Wedding albums
→ Boudoir luxury collections
→ Legacy albums
→ Large or very thick albums
Buckram (Bookbinding Fabric)
Strong • Traditional • Hard-Wearing
Buckram is a classic bookbinding fabric used by libraries and publishers for generations. It’s extremely durable and perfect for albums that need to hold up over time.
Why we choose it:
Very strong and long-lasting
Slightly glossy woven texture
Great colour range
Ideal for albums that will be handled often
Best for:
→ Large albums with many pages
→ Studio sample albums
→ Families with lots of hands flipping pages
→ Long-term archival keepsakes

Which Material Should We Choose?
Here's a simple cheat sheet:
| Style Preference | Best Material |
|-----------------------------------|----------------------|
| Natural, minimal, soft | Linen |
| Durable but still natural | Coated Linen |
| Vegan but luxurious | Faux (Micro) Leather |
| Ultra-premium, heirloom | Genuine Leather |
| Maximum durability | Buckram |
| Soft + elegant | Suede-style Leather |
| Rustic + textured | Vintage Leather |
Translucent Title Page Designs
Explore a range of translucent title page designs and choose the font, style, and layout that perfectly complement our custom-designed album.
Create a first page that’s elegant, personal, and timeless, setting the tone for the story our portraits will tell.

See the Samples in Person

We’re welcome to book an appointment at the studio to view all album sizes, materials, and cover colour samples in person. Feeling the textures and comparing colours up close is the best way to make our album choice with confidence.
We can also explore all of these options during our Reveal & Ordering Session, where we’ll walk through the samples together and choose the perfect style for our images.
Book a studio appointment here:
Disclaimer: Samples are for viewing purposes only. Colours, materials, and sizes are subject to change without notice. Custom albums are non-refundable once the order is approved and payment has been made.
The Ordering Process
Choose your size, orientation, and material.
Place your order and complete payment.
Receive your online proof link to review your custom design.
Approve or request revisions.
Once approved, your album goes into production.
You’ll be contacted when your album is ready for pick-up or delivery.
Important Notes & Disclaimer
Sizing, colours, and materials may change as suppliers update availability.
Albums are custom-designed, therefore non-refundable once approved and paid.
Please review your proof link carefully before approving.
XS and XL custom sizes are POA and may require additional production time.

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