Fine art albums and print products for professional photographers
Are you a professional photographer and looking for a supplier for your wedding albums and printed family memories? Henley Albums could be a good choice, but if you want a broad range of products for your business and first-class support, look no further than Folio Albums.
Finding a new or replacement album supplier can be overwhelming, especially for a busy photographer, and can involve a lot of research. We want to make it as easy as possible to have all the information. Suppose you’re doing your initial research or looking for an alternative to your current supplier. In either case, this article will help you find the perfect Folio products that are alternatives to Henley Albums.
Let’s dive in and compare the options.
When exploring the world of professional photography albums, Henley Albums often emerges as a familiar name in niche circles of the professional photography community. Based in Amersham, UK and founded in 2019 by two friends, Mike Garrard and Faye Cornhill, Henley Albums has focussed on offering a small range of products by utilising third-party production facilities. Although they lack their own workshop and photo lab, they strive to deliver the best quality possible and have a studio with a small support team available to help customers.
Founded in 2010 by Stewart Randall, Folio Albums was born from a photographer’s need to encapsulate memories in the finest quality fine art printing available. Based in South Yorkshire, UK, our expertise has positioned us as leaders in the global album industry. Operating from our own workshop, our team of 20 is perfectly sized to manage large orders while still providing the meticulous attention each project deserves. Our team is not just about assembling albums; we’re about safeguarding your reputation, often catching and correcting minor errors that can make a big difference. By partnering with Folio Albums, you gain a team that treats every order with exceptional care, ensuring that each album enhances the storytelling of your photography.
While Henley Albums offers a focused range of albums, Folio Albums provides a more extensive selection of complementary printed products and sales tools. Folio’s offerings extend beyond traditional albums to include fine art prints, matted prints, folios, and a variety of print presentation options like print boxes, print wallets, and print pouches. We also support photographers with unique sales tools, such as the Thank You Folio and Thank You Box, designed to enhance client satisfaction and boost sales opportunities. This broader range ensures that photographers can find all the resources they need to present and preserve images in one place.
Henley Albums specialises in two main types of albums:
Henley offers square sizes including 8″x8″, 10″x10″ and 12″x12″ and landscape sizes including 10″x7.5″, 14″x10″ and 16″x12″. All sizes are available in silver halide lustre paper or fine art paper. They offer a range of cover materials, including leather, linen, suede and faux leather. If you are seeking an alternative to a Henley Album, the Folio Fine Art Album is best suited to you.
The perfect replacement for any Henley Albums book
Since its launch in 2010, the Folio Fine Art Album has set the benchmark in the industry, renowned for its hand-bound construction and the use of the finest materials. Crafted in our UK workshop, each album combines traditional bookbinding techniques with modern aesthetics to offer a seamless, flat-lay design that presents panoramic views of your photographs without interruption. Couples and photographers love our archival papers’ matte finish and tactile surface, while our range of premium cover materials and customisable options ensure personalised options.
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The Folio Fine Art Album is available in square sizes, including 12×12″, 10×10″, 8×8″ and 6×6″, plus landscape and portrait versions in A4 and A5. We offer a larger selection of genuine leathers and fabrics with the addition of silk, meaning you are sure to find a favourite! We are passionate about our environmental credentials, which is why we don’t offer lustre silver halide paper, faux leathers or suede. They typically contain PVC, harsh chemicals and microplastics, causing harm to the planet. Our albums are printed on high-quality archival paper using pigmented water-based ink, resulting in stunning print quality.
When it comes to personalisation, here at Folio, we offer a wide range of options. Choose from bespoke motifs to full cover printing to inspire ways to display your couple’s names and details. Plus, we offer personalisation finishing, including luxury 22-carat gold, debossing, foiling, black cover printing and more. Our wide selection of personalisation methods are available across most materials. We also offer a wide range of fonts and bespoke options to make your albums truly bespoke.
Henley Albums Personalisation Options
Folio Albums Personalisation Options
If you are looking to replace the Henley Replicas, we offer Mini Copies. Identical little albums to main albums that are available in 6×6″ or A5 landscape or portrait orientation.
If you are looking for first-class support from your album supplier, we could be the perfect match! Folio’s Album Link service is similar to Henley’s Album Assist, and if you want a simple sales strategy, we offer an affiliate scheme with a generous commission. At Folio, we also have a Success Programme for those looking for sales mentoring and an accountability buddy, as well as a whole host of sales and marketing education, resources and additional tools.
If you can’t meet us in person but would like to see our products, we have a multi-camera HD Zoom room ready for you to book a call at your convenience.
But where we really shine is when you need help. We have a reputation for giving the very best customer service, so when you require a helping hand, you can rest assured you’ll get the assistance you need. You can contact us using web chat, WhatsApp, email, our Facebook private group, or by phone with UK and USA local numbers. Our Client Experience team have a wealth of experience and knowledge, and as we produce everything in-house, they can immediately take action.
Unmatched Print Quality.
We’ve been mastering fine art album printing since 2010. Our albums are printed using archival-quality papers with state-of-the-art pigment-based printing. The result? Rich, true-to-life colours and incredible image detail that lasts for generations.
Free Design Software and Client Proofing
Our Folio Designer is free to use, allowing you to design your client’s albums quickly and efficiently without the need to purchase 3rd party design software. Our software also includes client proofing, helping you get sign-off from your client with ease.
Free Album Design Service
We know running a photography business is complex and incredibly time-consuming. So why not offload some of the admin? To help you claim back time for yourself, we offer a free album design service. Simply upload the album images to our online designer and while you put your feet up, we’ll take care of the design work.
Sustainable & Ethical Craftsmanship
We are committed to sustainability, using eco-friendly materials and responsibly sourced leather and fabrics. Our UK-based production ensures ethical practices and a reduced carbon footprint.
Handmade Excellence
Every album is handcrafted with precision and care, ensuring your work is showcased at the highest standard.
Seamless Online Ordering & Customisation
Our user-friendly ordering system allows you to customise cover materials, debossing, and album designs with ease. Plus, our efficient turnaround times keep your workflow smooth.
Unrivalled Support & Education
We are known for our exceptional client experience and beautiful, high-quality products. Each album is produced in-house in our Yorkshire workshop in the UK. We are all under one roof, and every member of the team cares deeply about each order. We offer free album design, multiple marketing and sales tools and resources, including customisable Canva brochures, template emails and online webinars, all readily available in our online help centre.
We understand that switching suppliers is a big decision. That’s why we offer exceptional customer support, seamless onboarding, and studio sample discounts to help you make the transition effortlessly.
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Feedback we love to share
The staff and service at Folio have been fantastic since I started to use them for album printing in early 2024. They were on hand extremely quickly to help me through the design and creation of my first studio albums, I couldn’t be happier with the standard of printing and quality of the product. I definitely recommend to anyone thinking about adding albums to their services. Thank you.
Steve Harrowing
Steve Harrowing Photography
Hands down the best albums you will ever buy! The team at folio are amazing at helping you find the right products for your brand and clients. The quality of the albums is amazing and the attention to detail is great. Thank you Folio!
Megan Donati
Megan Donati Photography
Such an amazing business. I have ordered from Folio Albums since the start of my business and no other album can compare to the quality of Folio Albums, not only that but even more impressive is their customer service. Always on hand to help and always sending updates when you order an album or any other product from them. Thank Folio for creating amazing products with sensitivity to environmental issues and your no plastic policy.
Danilo Barbosa
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Find yourself here with a question?
As a professional photographer, you know that every wedding you capture is a unique work of art. Just like selecting the right lens or finding the perfect lighting, choosing the ideal album manufacturer is a crucial decision that can make or break your client’s experience.
At Folio Albums, we’re not just about crafting stunning albums; we’re also about building meaningful relationships with professional photographers. We want to be your trusted partner on this incredible adventure.
No matter what queries are on your mind, we’re ready to have a conversation. Click the “Schedule a Call” button below, and let’s arrange a time to discuss how we can complement your photography with our exceptional albums. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned pro, we’re here to support you and your business.
