Shelley & Portugal are wife-and-husband documentary wedding photographers serving Kentucky and beyond.

Because when memory fails,

PHOTOS REMEMBER.

Growing up, I was captivated by a cabinet of old photo albums at my aunt’s house. Every time we visited, I always went straight to that cabinet to flip through the same albums over and over again. I was so young, but even then I know I was drawn to the gravity of seeing lives remembered, faces named, and history held in my young hands. These were artifacts of another time that felt larger than any one person. These were the images and stories of real people, and even though I never got to know them, the photos made me feel like I did.

This core memory instilled a belief I still carry today, and now fuels our commitment to preserving your story as part of a legacy that will outlast us all.

I'M SO THANKFUL FOR OUR ALBUM. PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS SO IMPRESSED WHEN THEY LOOK THROUGH IT, AND IT GIVES US THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO REMINISCE.

—  KAYLA, 2018 BRIDE

YOUR STORY, IN PRINT

HEIRLOOM ALBUMS

We don't just call them "heirlooms" to sound fancy... Our albums are handcrafted by a bespoke artisan studio in Louisville, Kentucky with the finest care and attention, and made to last a lifetime (and then some).

Printed on fine art photographic archival paper that is UV-coated, with colors print true and rich. Thick, layflat spreads are creased in the center for a seamless "layflat" design. Bound in ethically-sourced leather or luxury linen, we'll guide you through the best suited option for your album. 

OUR CUSTOM ALBUM PROCESS, IN 3 EASY STEPS...

step one

While you have the option to order your album at any point after your wedding, you can bundle/"pre-order" an album with your wedding collection to get the most savings for your investment. Parent "mini albums" can also be added with savings in a bundled package.

STEP TWO

We design your album story for you to enjoy along with your entire wedding gallery. From there, we'll collaborate and make any revision updates together via our 1:1 personalized consultation (easy and convenient!)

steP THREE

During your final consultation, we will also guide you through the best cover treatment choices for your style and preference. Once we confirm all the details and place your order, 4-6 weeks later you'll have your wedding album!

ALBUM SIZES

The standard size for your Heirloom Wedding Album is 10x10 with 30 pages (15 spreads). Upgrade to a 12x12 album, or add extra spreads for an additional cost. Parent Albums can be ordered as 8x8 duplicate albums or 6x6 "mini" albums (minis are scaled-down replicas created using recycled cover materials leftover from cuts from your personal larger album to help prevent waste). Ask us about pre-ordering & bundling your albums with your coverage to secure some savings!

ENGAGEMENT ALBUMS

Our 10x10 linen engagement albums are designed to pair and stack perfectly with your 10x10 heirloom wedding album. Containing 20 pages (10 spreads), displaying the top 15-20 images from your engagement session, engagement albums can also double as a sign-in book for your wedding guests.

PRINTS, FRAMES, & CANVASES

After you receive your online gallery from us, you'll be able to place custom orders for prints, frames, and canvases directly through your gallery. Orders are fulfilled through our personal, off-market professional print lab, meaning colors, tones, highlights, and shadows are always printed with 100% accuracy. Choose from sizes ranging from 4x6 all the way up to 24x36, or reach out to us if you need some advice!

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INQUIRE ABOUT BRINGING YOUR PHOTOS OFF THE SCREEN AND INTO YOUR LIFE