Your Guide to Twisted Willow Studio Albums

Sizes, Colours & Custom Designs

Choosing the perfect album is one of the most exciting parts of your portrait experience. At Twisted Willow Studio, every album is custom-designed to suit your images and the story you want to tell. This guide walks you through the available sizes, cover colours, materials, layouts, and what to expect when you place your order.

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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 your 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 Your Custom Album

Your album deserves a cover that reflects your style and complements your 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 you choose the one that suits you best.

Linen Covers

Natural • Textured • Elegant

Linen is perfect if you love a clean, modern, organic look.It’s made from woven cotton or flax fibres, giving it a beautiful natural texture.

Why clients 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→ Clients 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 clients love it:

• Smooth, luxurious finish

• Durable and long lasting

• Beautiful colour options

• Ethical and vegan friendly

Best for:→ Portraits, boudoir, and modern albums→ Clients who want the leather look without real leather→ Sleek, contemporary styles

Genuine Leather

Premium • Classic • Heirloom Quality

For clients 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 clients 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 clients 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 I 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 your custom-designed album.

Create a first page that’s elegant, personal, and timeless, setting the tone for the story your portraits will tell.

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See the Samples in Person

You’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 your album choice with confidence.

You can also explore all of these options during your Reveal & Ordering Session, where we’ll walk through the samples together and choose the perfect style for your images.

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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

1. Choose your size, orientation, and material

2. Place your order and complete payment

3. Receive your online proof link to review your custom design

4. Approve or request revisions

5. Once approved, your album goes into production

6. 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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