This is an update for previous Tofurious wedding album template users! I was just informed by Kiss Wedding Books that the layouts have changed. They are no longer accepting files that are 24″x12″ (12×12).

Album Templates

Anyone who has the following templates (be it premium or free) has to make a simple change.

Simple and Minimal

Most popular – 220 pages! Click here.

Starters Pack

Click here.

Keyline

Click here.

Directions

Resize the existing files to 20″x10″ from 24″x12″ in Photoshop (PSD). They are still accepting 12×12 books, but the upload format is changed.

Also, change the trim lines (bleed) to 0.25″.

Cheers,

Lawrence Chan

P.S. Why is everything that is tasty so bad for us? Drink coffee vs. staining teeth – sigh.

I admit it – San Diego is pretty far from Los Angeles. Either way, I sucked it up and trekked down to SD. Before the car was even put into the “D” mode, I turned on my air conditioner and found a nice station for tunes. This was followed by a few hours of rolling along the 5 Freeway at the pace of a pedestrian. You must understand that is the only freeway to get there.

To be quite honest, even if Kissmas was in Brazil, I just might still go. I’m sort of making it a tradition. Shaun Austin and Kevin Swan were the first people to vouch for me and Tofurious. This was before I even had an idea of what Tofurious will be. I guess it’s digital tools and marketing stuff now. Anyway, these two guys gave me a shout out despite mutilating the name while doing so.

I’m proud to say that Tofurious is one year old!!! Although technically speaking, the company was not incorporated until March, but who’s counting anyway. Yay it has been a year! And boy, what a year!

On Friday, the Boudoir Divas graciously opened up their beautiful studio to host the 2009 Kissmas Party! I did not stay very long because I had a shoot the next day, but I stayed long enough for their dance competition.

I can’t wait for 2010′s!

Ciao,

Lawrence Chan

P.S. Woot! Tofurious is growing up nice and healthy!

Wow, I remember when I first attended the Kissmas Party back in 2008. I was nervous. I huddled around friends I knew. I was shy. Actually, I’m still a bit shy, but that’s where I made my first appearance.

Tofurious was just a thought at the time. Nothing was solid yet. I even gave away some Tofurious album templates as Kissmas gifts and Kevin Swan graciously gave me a plug. Although he did not pronounce the name right, I was still smug. For those still wondering, it’s like “toe” + “furious.”

Anyway, holiday parties! Go!

Kissmas 2009

Start Time:
Friday, December 4, 2009 at 7:30pm

End Time:
Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 3:30am

Location:
Boudoir Diva’s Studio
10025 Huennekens St. #B
San Diego, CA

FaceBook party description:
Must RSVP.
Free Drinks.
Killa DJ.
Boudoir Diva’s
Happy Togs.
Poker with pro dealer.
Shmooze.
Dance.
Laugh.

Shootsac Grand Opening

Location:
123 E. City Place Drive
Santa Ana, CA
(right across from Main Place Mall – use MapQuest bc Google Maps does not show it)

Description:
We want to welcome you for an evening for Hot Cider, Hot Toddies, and Hot DEALS! We don’t care if you’ve been naughty or nice–Shootsacs and Hipslips will be priced to STEAL and we’ll have one of a kind, never before seen covers for you in case you’d like to pick up something special for someone you love (or even for yourself).

I wish I could duplicate myself, so that I could attend both.

Sincerely,

Lawrence Chan

P.S. I only dance when no one is around and only when in the shower and party like a rockstar when no one’s looking.

Hello digital photographers,

I apologize for being MIA for a while. I have lots of new updates that I want to make, but never had the time to post them! In any event, Doug (my brother @DFurious and partner in crime when it comes to Furious Photographers) just finalized a complete new set of PSD (Photoshop) album templates. Many people use InDesign and etc., but I do not feel that it has the versatility Photoshop offers – personal opinion do not spear me.

Anyway, for those who did not take advantage of the other super simple album templates, please check them out here – Album Templates Category!

Just like last time, first 20 pages (or 10 slides) are free so use them and make wicked albums with them. Again, we promote Kiss Wedding Books‘ slogan of “Keep It Simple” or “Simple Is Hot” – it’s true though. Kevin Swan and Shaun Austin provide absolutely the simplest way to upload an album (no crazy forms) and best customer service I have ever had.

You are, however, welcome to use other companies. The designs are for 12×12 albums (applicable for 10×10 and 8×8). Reasons for square? Look at our previous post. There is a video tutorial on how to use it there too (bottom). Link again – http://www.tofurious.com/2009/02/wedding-album-templates/. With these templates, you can seriously crank out a 60 page album before lunch – you can do the math on how much you will profit.

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Keyline Templates

Again, they already have crop marks for cut zones and splits. Just input pictures. Follow video tutorial from link above. They are completely different from the first 120 pages, so it’s not the same templates with key lines, which gives you more template’ing power!

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For those who live in Los Angeles or Orange County, California, forget coffee meets. Let’s make it a Chipotle burrito meet! Who’s in?! Obviously, you have to follow me on Twitter to get notification. Trust me, I eat often

Yours fondly,

Lawrence Chan
Digital Junkie | Furious Photographers | Chipotle Fan

I offer square albums. Why square albums? 85% of the time you and I will photograph horizontally!

Things to consider when designing your album:

1. Keep it simple! Chic modern designs never fail.  This was prescribed by the simple-minded director Kevin Swan of Kiss Wedding Books.
2. Make each page unique. Give variance (and autonomy) to every page.
3. Design it quickly! The faster your brides can relive their emotions, the more likely you will make a bigger sale.

If you open a square album, the two pages make a horizontal canvas for your pictures. Therefore, to do my pictures justice, I prefer square albums over the conventional vertical albums.

Many companies offer square shaped albums, but only one company to my knowledge offers nothing but square albums – Kiss Wedding Books sample images!

Flush Mount Album Designs

First Order Of Business

Please do not ever bombard your poor bride with 800+ online pictures to go through. Rather, first give them something that is beautifully designed and aesthetically pleasing [and already packaged].

Order of business for Furious Photographers:

1. Week 1 – Flush mount album design (50+ pages) – Let the bride soak it in
2. Week 2 – Online gallery | Discuss costs with bride
3. Week 5 – Bind album and deliver – Kiss Wedding Books delivers on average of three weeks!

Do not deny it – I know that some of you still have clients from six months ago and they still have not picked out their pictures. Am I right?

Furthermore, I offer 20 pages of credit, but design 60 or so pages just in case. It will be easier to omit pages rather than to add pages. Just note that each added page is potential income for you! Read below.

Flush Mount Album Layouts

Speed Is Quality!

The faster you get things to people, the happier they will be. It is common sense.

We are offering 20 pages (or 10 slides) for free, which is normally the minimum number for any album company. However, if you opt to get our entire collection (120 pages or 60 slides), it will greatly help our hosting costs (your average lunch money). With 120 pages to play with, every page will have a unique look!

Imagine the time you can save! We can design an entire album (50+ pages) usually within two hours. Since we sell each additional page for $100, that’s a potential income of

50 pages – 20 pages (credit) = 30 pages x $100 = $3,000 in two hours

Sample Album Designs

Square Dimensions Perfect for Kiss Wedding Books

Just note that every slide is two pages. Enjoy this random compilation! Please be aware that these files are saved in PSD (Photoshop) files and require Photoshop to work on them. If you do not have Photoshop, get it! It will be an important tool to becoming a successful photographer.

Photoshop PSD Album Templates

I do not know why the frames will not align, so it looks a little janky…sorry!

Get All Templates – 120 pages (60 slides)

$30 – Give yourself options to choose from! 120 modern album pages to select from. Finish an album design before lunch and pat yourself on the back

Video Tutorial On How To Use Templates

Flush Mount Albums | Coffee Table Albums