Dena's Notes
02/05/2010 08:19 AM
Many of you have been asking for our Cypress Folders for a long time, so we would like to introduce to you the Cypress Folder! We are really excited about offering these wonderful folders. These folders are great for presenting your materials to your clients.
It's currently available in our signature natural color in sets of 25 folders. Two new colors will be introduced at WPPI in March. Imprinting of your studio logo is also available.
Contact us for more information. And cheers to more great presentations!
02/02/2010 11:17 AM
Here are a few images of our new Fabric Sample Kit. This new kit includes our fabric swatches, 2 mats, and our Cypress booklet, all perfectly fitted into a Cypress Presentation Box. We are so excited about this great presentation! The box is so portable, it will fit into any bag. We are now accepting orders for this great kit. Contact us for more information and we will have some more images soon!
01/28/2010 01:38 PM
Happy 2010 to Everyone!
First, I would like to give a big thank you to all of you for choosing Cypress. We really love to create our books and you make that possible for us!
We are also excited about what is to come at Cypress this year. Here's just a few of the great things happening at Cypress:
New Imprinting Selection
New Cypress Sample Kit
New Boutique Matted Album
Cypress Folders in Three Colors
The Folio Suite
The Cypress Learning Series
(classes at Cypress)
Lastly, we have a special offer for all of our current photographers......
Create Your Own Wedding Album
Many, many photographers do not have an album for their own wedding. I hear this all the time from photographers. So, now is the time!We want you to have a great album! Cypress is making a special offer, so that you can finally make your own album.
**Beginning February 1-28, 2010, Cypress will offer a special, one-time only, 30% off your own wedding album, CypressPrinting, and complimentary shipping! Choose from The Cypress Album, The Iris Book, or The Artisan Book
This is a great opportunity to finally have your own album, so lets create it together!!
We are really excited and can't wait for you to get your own album!
**This special Cypress offer is only good for the month of February, 2010. We must receive completed orders by Feb. 28, 2010, sorry no exceptions.
This offer is only for your own wedding(current photographers only) and cannot be used for any client or sample orders. Verification of your wedding must be sent with the order. All orders will be verified before processing and must be prepaid. The Artisan Book orders must include mounting services.
01/27/2010 08:15 AM
We recently created this great 5x5 Iris Book for Keiko Niwa. She sent us these wonderful images that I had to share with you! The book was created with our Ice Blue fabric which compliments the images. This is such a great little book! You can also see this album in Vegas at our WPPI booth. Thank you Keiko!
12/17/2009 09:09 AM
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We are very excited about the holidays at Cypress. We are super busy working on your holiday orders and they will all be arriving soon! Tiffany (above, left), or "T", as she is known here at Cypress, has been organizing and managing all of your orders. Rob (above, right), is making sure all of your orders are meticulously created and delivered. It's always a special time of the year and we want to wish all of you and your families a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year! From our family to yours, Cheers!!!! And thank you for another good year!
12/08/2009 11:05 AM
I love this combination of colors and images. This is one of my favorite wedding books photographed by Jose Villa. The Iris Book and The Folio were created with the light plum fabric. The Presentation Box was created with the ivory brocade fabric and dark gray ribbon. The plum, ivory and gray colors all compliment this beautiful wedding. Adding the folios make this a complete heirloom set all in one box!
If you need help choosing colors, don't hesitate to call us! We love to make suggestions. You can also send us or email a few images and we can make suggestions from the images too. As a boutique album company, we love that we get to have this personal contact and help you put your samples and orders together!
Images by Jose Villa
12/04/2009 11:22 AM
This little box is perfect for 3.5x5, 4x5, & 4x6 prints. It's available in four colors or choose a custom color. You can also choose 10 museum board mats or 12 mounting boards. I love the portability of this box. It's small and lightweight so you can take it anywhere! This presentation box is great for children, families, bride getting ready, bride's favorites, best of wedding and vendors too!
11/23/2009 11:05 AM
I love these images of The Cypress Album. This matted album is a timeless, sophisticated, hierloom album. There are many layout options and we can create specific layouts just for you! The pages have beautiful, naturally deckled edges and The Cypress Album comes with a Presentation Box to store and protect the album for many generations.
At Cypress we have built a reputation for customizing your products so they look exactly like you want them. So let us know if would like more (or less) options on your book that you don't see on our order form. We are always happy to create and give your album that special look that fits your images! We can also create and custom design different album styles.
Images by 6 of Four.
11/18/2009 08:15 AM
This morning I was greated with a song from A Bryan Photo that I just have to share. First, I will give you a little information before you listen. I have had the pleasure of working with the A Bryan Photo team for several years now. They are great photographers, very creative and I feel honored that we create all of their books for them. Bryan Johnson from A Bryan Photo was having one of his great workshops this week in Birmingham, AL. ( If you haven't been to his workshops, I highly recommend them.) I was set to speak at the workshop, but due to some unfortunate circumstances, I wasn't able to attend and our great Customer Care Specialist, Brian Arguijo, went in my place. Brian A. had a great time, but I was bummed that I couldn't be there as I had attended their workshop in the Spring 2009 and I knew it would be amazing. The A Bryan Photo team are not only great photographers, but well just listen................
http://iamtpain.smule.com/mysongs/uid/1/247090/?did=2515706
Thank you Bryan and Caleb!!!
You guys are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
http://iamtpain.smule.com/mysongs/uid/1/247090/?did=2515706
Thank you Bryan and Caleb!!!
You guys are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
11/13/2009 08:02 AM
Here's a wonderful note that we recently received from Studio A Photography:
We got our first Cypress albums in the mail yesterday and they are absolutely fantastic. Thanks for taking the time to make sure that every detail was perfect. We couldn't be more impressed with the quality of your work and the friendliness of your staff. It's refreshing to work with people who care about what they do.
Sincerely,
Douglas & Amy
Studio A Photography
We got our first Cypress albums in the mail yesterday and they are absolutely fantastic. Thanks for taking the time to make sure that every detail was perfect. We couldn't be more impressed with the quality of your work and the friendliness of your staff. It's refreshing to work with people who care about what they do.
Sincerely,
Douglas & Amy
Studio A Photography
11/10/2009 10:17 AM
Images by Yvette Roman PhotographyFolios are such great gifts, especially for the holidays. They make a beautiful frame to place on a mantel and they fold into a nice little book. Last year I gave this 6x6 Tri-Folio to many of my family members as a gift for the holidays. Everyone loved it, including my kids Cy & Samara! The 6x6 is a great size that accommodates 4x6 prints vertically and horizontally. Folios are great for weddings too!
11/09/2009 12:53 PM
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We received this great testimonial and images of our presentation box and folio from Brigette at Belise Photography and thought we would share it with you...Her note:
I just wanted to share some images I took of the beautiful Cypress Presentation Box. LOVE this product!
Sincerely,
Brigitte
10/26/2009 10:54 AM
We love to hear from you! Here's a delightful testimonial from a photographer and her wedding client!
Just got this from my client's dad. He wanted to make a scrapbook for his daughter and her new husband for an "afterglow" of the wedding present...we talked about the artisan, but he had a bit of sticker shock, so we went for the "C", custom made in hazelnut...here is his email to me...
Thanks ever so much for making me look so good...
Yvette Roman Photography
Thank you so much!
All I can say is WOW...WOW...and WOW!!!
Their work is absolutely amazing...and I can't believe the artistic quality...and this is only their "C Album".
Thanks for the suggestion for going with the lesser expensive album selection...It will do just fine ...to say the least. The kids will just love it!
Warmest Regards
Just got this from my client's dad. He wanted to make a scrapbook for his daughter and her new husband for an "afterglow" of the wedding present...we talked about the artisan, but he had a bit of sticker shock, so we went for the "C", custom made in hazelnut...here is his email to me...
Thanks ever so much for making me look so good...
Yvette Roman Photography
Thank you so much!
All I can say is WOW...WOW...and WOW!!!
Their work is absolutely amazing...and I can't believe the artistic quality...and this is only their "C Album".
Thanks for the suggestion for going with the lesser expensive album selection...It will do just fine ...to say the least. The kids will just love it!
Warmest Regards
10/19/2009 12:33 PM
Come see us at PhotoPlus October 22-24. The trade show is located at the Javits Center the hours are 10-5pm on Thursday and Friday, 10-4pm on Saturday. We will be showing our new Folio Suite, our new booklet, great new samples, and more!
Also, join us for Cypress tapas night on Thursday (see current email)! Meet other photographers, bring & show your favorite Cypress product, see some great new Cypress products and eat some yummy tapas!! We hope you can join us for this fun night!
RSVP to brian@cypressalbums.com
10/29/2009 09:39 AM
The holiday season is quickly approaching and we are gearing up for a great season! In preparation, we have set the following deadlines to ensure delivery by Christmas:
Nov. 23- The Cypress Album, The Iris Book, The Juniper Book, The Presentation Box Please note this deadline does not include printing. For printing services with any of these albums, we must receive by Nov. 9.
Dec. 4- The Artisan Book, C Albums, The Folio
Please note this deadline does not include printing. For printing services with any of these albums, we must receive by Nov. 18.
Nov. 23- The Cypress Album, The Iris Book, The Juniper Book, The Presentation Box Please note this deadline does not include printing. For printing services with any of these albums, we must receive by Nov. 9.
Dec. 4- The Artisan Book, C Albums, The Folio
Please note this deadline does not include printing. For printing services with any of these albums, we must receive by Nov. 18.
All orders will be shipped via FedEx Ground or Express Services. As the holiday approaches, we will use express services at our discretion to ensure holiday delivery. Due to the high volume of orders, we recommend ordering as soon as possible in order to avoid the high cost of express shipping. Please note that our deadlines are the last possible date that we can receive the order to guarantee delivery before Christmas.
Please write, "Must Have For Christmas," in the Remarks section of your order form. This will let us know that you need your order shipped by Dec.22nd. Rush orders will be taken based on availability after the deadlines have passed. There is a 50% surcharge for all rush orders.
Please contact us with any questions. We look forward to a great holiday season!
Please contact us with any questions. We look forward to a great holiday season!
Dena & The Cypress Team
10/12/2009 09:51 AM
We Love Mini-Folios!
We are so excited to announce that beginning today, we will start shipping Mini-Folios for two weeks or until supplies last. Place your order now, as they will go quickly! If you're not familiar with our Mini-Folios, we create these special little Folios once and sometimes twice a year. Due to the large amount of time it takes to create these special Folios, we make one big batch of them. They come in three sizes, have Black or Natural mats, and each opening size is 2x2". Mini-Folios are only available in an assortment of colors and make great gifts for clients, vendors, or as wedding favors! These special Folios are especially great for the holidays. Everyone loves them! Order today, they will sell-out quickly.
Available in three sizes:
Double (set of 5)
Quad (set of 3)
Hex (set of 2)
Double (set of 5)
Quad (set of 3)
Hex (set of 2)
Please contact us for pricing and to place your order at 818.551.0023.
Please note that Mini-Folios are only available in an assortment of colors and we cannot guarantee specific color requests.
09/30/2009 12:32 PM
We created this great set of Iris Books for J Wilkinson Co in Texas. They chose an 8x8 Iris Book for their engagement photos and a 12x12 Iris Book for their wedding photos. We also added custom white pages, a cover image on each album and hand-set imprinting. The two albums were simply beautiful! The couple will cherish these two handcrafted heirlooms for many generations to come!
09/28/2009 11:36 AM
Here's some new images of our Folio Suite! This new feature houses a 5x5 Folio or a DVD Folio on the inside cover of The Presentation Box. The DVD Folio can accomodate up to three DVD's or one matted image and one DVD. Matted images can be 3.5x5, 4x5, and 5x5. The feature can be added to any Presentation Box 10x10 or larger, the Medium and Large Cypress Album, and The Iris Book, 10x10 or larger. We love how The Folio Suite integrates the Folio and creates a complete heirloom in one Presentation Box!
Wedding Images by Di Bezi Photography
09/11/2009 10:35 AM
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Thank you again Lisa!
08/31/2009 11:12 AM
Yes, it's my family album! I love this set so much! We created an 8x8 Iris Book, Custom 4x6 Proof Box, & a 6x6 Tri-Folio with Chocolate Brown and Ice Blue Fabric. Yvette Roman photographed our family and it was so much fun. With my daughter, 5 1/2, and my son, 2 1/2, anything can happen, and it did.
As we all began playing, the kids decided to "dress-up" and they decided to dress-up mommy and daddy too! Within seconds mommy was dressed as a witch and daddy was a princess! The day ended with a family portrait of us piled on top of each other laughing on the sofa. Yvette really captured a normal day in our lives and my husband and I are so happy to have this set of great images! As my daughter gets ready to start school again and my son starts preschool, I can't stop looking at this album and seeing how much they have grown so quickly.
In May/June of this year we created duplicate books for both grandparents as gifts for Mother's and Father's Day and they were speechless. They are still talking about these albums today!
Thank you again Yvette!!
08/20/2009 03:29 PM
This Presentation Box, Folio, and Artisan Book combination is elegant and sophisticated. The set is created with Platinum Fabric and Teal ribbon. The Artisan Book makes a great album or guest book. I love this complete set of products! It will certainly highlight your lifestyle images.The images are by Yvette Roman. I love the matted image with the bride's hair flowing down. It creates these beautiful, soft lines in the image while her face gently peeks through her hair. Matting images is a great way to highlight your favorite images. We now stock the silver easels too!
08/18/2009 01:10 PM
Here's a great album that we recently created. The images are by Susie Q. Varin and are mounted in The Artisan Book. Although it's a self-mount album, we can also mount the images for you for a small mounting fee. The Artisan Book above shows the optional clean, crisp, vellum between the pages. I really like the look and feel of this album with the vellum pages. The vellum is a heavyweight vellum and it isn't easily creased. I also love the colors of this album. The light plum (BC10) fabric with cranberry ribbon (custom color) is simply delicious!
We do keep a few of these albums in-stock, so if you need one right away, call us!
08/03/2009 11:44 AM
These are two of my favorite images of the 5x5 Iris Book!
Images by Jose Villa
Product Images by Yvette Roman
08/03/2009 10:53 AM
The Cypress Album is the ultimate in elegance & style. This matted album is meticulously handcrafted with a fine attention to detail. Every bride and groom will want to relax and reminisce for many years with their Cypress Album!
08/03/2009 10:11 AM
In July, I had the pleasure of speaking at Yvette Roman's workshop in Venice, CA. I really enjoyed talking about business, marketing, albums, and getting to know photographers and their specific businesses. It is always great to share business ideas and approaches and see how those ideas can work for each individual business. Business is constantly evolving and every business has to continue to evolve in order to sustain itself. I think this is the exciting part. I really enjoy reinventing, trying new approaches, and designing new elements and presentations. This is often the most challenging aspect of business as well. Workshops can stimulate ideas and offer different perspectives that energize you and your business. I highly recommend going to at least 1-2 workshops every year!
Come join us at Cypress, August 17th, at 2:30pm for a one-hour Marketing Session and Ice Cream Social. More info coming soon! RSVP required.
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