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Legacy Printed work. Sizes, Colours & Custom Designs

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.


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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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