hen creating a wedding album there are two distinct book styles to choose from; Matted and Flush Mount. The differences between these two styles lie within the way your photographs are mounted and displayed on the page. Ultimately, there is no "right" or "wrong" style: there are aesthetic advantages and disadvantages to both. Every wedding is different, and by determining which album style best aligns with your personal taste, you are determining how you and your family will experience those memories for years to come. 
 
Matted books are inherently more formal, featuring photographs which sit recessed into the page, surrounded on all sides by a thick matte paper (just like in a picture frame). Matted books can display multiple photographs per page, each of which have been hand cut and painstakingly placed within their respective openings. This differs from a Flush Mount book, where multiple images are graphically printed onto a single, flush page. As an artist and craftsman, the traditional Matted album remains close to my heart, as it embodies a classic elegance and demonstrates meticulous attention to detail. The surrounding Matte paper has a distinctive texture which creates a wonderful tactile experience, making each page a joy to hold and turn. Matted albums often hold fewer images on each page, which forces the viewer to slow down and appreciate each image individually. 
 
Here are a few examples of Matted style inner pages:

Images are hand cut and recessed into the page, surrounded on all sides by a thick matte paper.

Matte Pages can hold either single or multiple images

Flush Mount books have been graphically designed to showcase multiple images on each page using computer programs such as Photoshop and InDesign. There is no matted frame around the photographs; instead, the photographs ARE the actual pages (think magazine style). Flush Mount books allow you to display the photos larger on the page, sometimes even spanning across the seam onto multiple pages. As a photographer and designer, I love the endless freedom and flexibility which Flush Mount books offer. Not only can multiple images exist on a page, but added design elements, such as text or a monogram can tie in the fonts and color schemes from your invitations and programs. Essentially, if it can be done in Photoshop, it can be printed in your album. The final product has a modern and sleek magazine-like feel. 
 
Here are a few examples of Flush-Mount pages:

Photographs can span across the book's center seam to create more dynamic page layouts.

Graphical elements such as a logo, font, or monogram can also be included in the album design