A Peek At Cypress...

Dana

Chloe

Rob, Dana & Dena

Gia & Maria

I just wanted to share some wonderful images of our great staff at Cypress. I am so grateful to get to work with such talented people. If you haven't visited us yet, it is a must! And if your not in Los Angeles, it's a great excuse to come here! We recently had a visit from Fer Juaristi and he took these wonderful images while he was at our studio. A special thank you to Fer Juaristi, who came from Mexico to visit Cypress. Take a look at his beautiful work.

Special Shipping Offer This Week....

We are excited to announce that we have teamed-up with FedEx this week to offer a special shipping rate of $5 when you place any order of three or more Cypress products. It's so exciting! We are continually trying to get the best shipping rates for our photographers. So place your orders this week and get $5 shipping. Offer applies to all domestic, ground shipments. Orders must be received this week (Aug 16-20) and include three or more products. Offer does not apply to any previously placed orders.

Choosing An Album...

Many people find it hard to choose an album. Consider these questions and suggestions when making your choice:

• Do you want to mount the images or do you want the bookbinder to mount?

Choose a self-mounted album if you want to mount the images and keep costs down. Choose a custom mounted album if you don't want to do any mounting.

• Choose a style that YOU love.

Couples are choosing you for your photography and your style. More often than not, they will like what you like. Simplify and stay consistent with your branding. This sends a message of confidence to your clients.

• Matted Album or Flush-Mounted Album?

Both of these styles are great, but each has a very different look. Matted albums are more traditional and allow the person viewing the images to enjoy each and every image. Each image is separated by a mat which visually slows the viewer while looking at the images. Flush-mounted albums have a smoother look in which all the images are on the same surface. This creates a visual flow that allows the viewer to look through the images at a faster pace. Matted Albums and Flush-mounted albums are both an excellent choice. Choose the style that you love and looks best with your images!

• How long do you want the album to last?

In today's market there are many choices, so this is an important question. If you want your client's albums to last for many generations, choose albums that hold actual photographic prints. Make sure the album is completely archival. Choose a reputable and knowledgeable bookbinder. The best quality albums are handcrafted. Lastly, visit your bookbinder and see their craftsmanship.

Rustic Elegance....

I love this combination of an old, rustic, chest with our elegant boxes on top. They both have this rich beauty. The color and texture of the Presentation Boxes and the old chest evoke warmth, history, the new and the old ...new beginnings. I could go on and on.... It's one of the things that I love about our products. You can place one of our Presentation Boxes on an old chest, a modern hand-crafted dresser, or a beautiful coffee table and when people see the box they will know that there is something special inside. There is a simple elegance & beauty that all of our products have, one that will last for many generations to come!

Need it Yesterday...

In our showroom we keep some products on-hand so you can get it today! So let us know if you need a last minute Proof Box, Artisan Book, C Album or Folio. We are sure to have something that will be perfect and we can ship it today!

A Great Little Book...

I just love this little 5x5 Iris Book with images by Jose Villa. The images are actual photographs that are mounted into the album. The book is constructed with fine art papers and archival materials. Each book is individually handcrafted to last a lifetime. Whether it's for a wedding or family photos, choose a great album that will last for many generations.

The Cypress Iris Book is one of my favorite books!