How many guests does each photo guest book album accommodate?

Our experience tells us that between couples, families and groups of friends that normally attend celebrations, one Adesso Album will accommodate between 60 and 75 guests.

What do I do if I have more than 60-75 guests?

You could buy more than one Adesso Album Instant Photo Guest Book and the appropriate size slip case from the "Shop Now" section of the site OR take larger group shots - of the guests sitting at the same table, of groups of guests that have something in common - like they all work together or they all went to high school with the honoree/s - saves on photos and space!

What kind of Polaroid film do I need?

Polaroid 600 film.

Can I use the Spectra camera and 500 film?

The album is made specifically for the 600 film, but there is enough wiggle room to squeeze the slightly wider 500 photo into the die cut, though it might require a little trimming, and we don't recommend it.

Who should I ask to do the album?

Lots of choices here! You can ask a good friend/s or family member provided they are outgoing and will take the job seriously to get everyone's picture and sentiment. Someone who's coming in from out of town and won't know too many people can use the Adesso Album to "mingle with a purpose" and get to meet a ton of people during the course of the event. If you don't want to impose on a friend or family member, and are using an event consultant and/or a professional photographer, you might see if for an extra fee he/she could provide an assistant during the celebration to circulate with the Adesso Album and present you with the completed photo guest book album at the end of the event.

I hear the quality of Polaroid pictures is inferior and that they don't last very long. Why would I want to use them in such a special keepsake?

Let's be honest...you're not going to get a professional grade photo with the Polaroid picture. But that's not the point. You're going to get an instant photo that is fun, that you get to take with you as soon as the event is over. There are instances of Polaroid photos that were taken in the 1960's that are still around and in good shape today. As long as they aren't exposed to air 24x7, the life of the photos can be 50+ years. So there.

Do you have an album that holds more than 30 photos?

Not in the regular Adesso Albums line but we do have one called the Adesso Ultimo. You can have 30 or 60 pages in it. The Adesso Ultimo is hand bound in leather and each is a custom order. We're also working on a number of page and cover options that we'll let you know about on the web site as soon as they are ready. We find it's sometimes great to do two albums and have two people circulating them at once.

What's magic about 30?

That's about as many photos and sentiments as one person can get during an event. And that's with an Adesso Album, where you're not fiddling with tape or glue or photo corners.

What kind of pens work best?

Any archival quality pen so long as it doesn't get that "glop" of ink after it's been used for a while.

Do you find people are hesitant to write their feelings on the spot like that? Isn't it an imposition on them during a party?

Oh no! It's WAY easier for people to express themselves on a page in a book than to say something on a video recording. Once they understand what a special gift it is for the honoree/s everyone wants to participate. It's the one thing all the guests have in common - the person/s the celebration's all about!

I'm getting married next week. Can I get an Adesso Album in time for my wedding?

We usually ship within 24 hours of receipt of order. All you have to do is let us know if there's more urgency and we'll do our best to get your order to you within your timeframe.

How much Polaroid film should I get for each Adesso Album?

We recommend two twin packs (40 exposures) for each album. It gives you some wiggle room for mess ups and "do-overs".

How many Instant Photo Guest Book albums should I get?

Our experience tells us that between couples, families and groups of friends that normally attend celebrations, one Adesso Album will accommodate between 60 and 75 guests. If you've got more guests than that, there are a couple of things you could do. You could buy more Adesso Albums OR take larger group shots - of all the guests sitting at the same table, of groups of guests that have something in common - like they all work together or they all went to high school with the honoree/s - saves on photos and space! Either way, you're going to capture the "now" of the celebration!

Why wouldn't I just use a regular photo album or a scrapbook and tape or glue or photo corner the Polaroid photos in the book?

You just answered part of the question yourself - tape, glue, photo corners - all of which take time, aren't the same on every page or every picture. PLUS, only the Adesso Albums go to the trouble (and expense) to make a die cut in each page that turns into a perfect frame for the photos you are taking, whether they are Polaroid or digital. PLUS, the Adesso Album lays flat when people are writing in it and closes flat when you're finished filling it with photos because it's designed that way. This is the world's first (and only) instant photo guest book. What are you waiting for?

Picture This Albums Policies

Returns:

If you are unhappy with your Adesso Album for any reason, except for custom leather products, you may return your purchase for refund or replacement within 30 days of the original shipment date. You may want to insure your return as we can't be responsible for lost or misdirected returns. Shipping and handling charges are non-refundable. If you paid for your order by credit card, and are returning, not replacing the item, a credit will be issued upon receipt of the product.

Custom leather orders: Custom orders are not returnable.

In the unlikely event that anything should go wrong with your delivery, please contact us as soon as possible but not later than a week after delivery, and we will arrange a replacement or refund. If any damage has occurred, please keep all articles in their original packaging, as we might need it for insurance purposes. Should we require the damaged item to be returned, then we will reimburse you for the cost. Please do not return damaged items before contacting us.

Important: Refunds can only be credited against the credit card used to make the purchase.

Please direct all returns to:

Picture This Albums
3882 Main Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5V 3N9

Cancellations

If you need to cancel an order please call us at 1-866-309-1554 during normal office hours or send an e-mail to orders@picturethisalbums.com.

Custom leather orders: Custom orders cannot be cancelled once we have placed the order with the bindery.

If the order has not shipped at the time we receive your request, we will issue a full refund. If the order has already shipped, we regret that we cannot call back the articles. Please see the return policy for returning your order and requesting a refund.

Ordering & Payment

We accept orders online, over the phone, by fax or mail. All prices on our site are in Canadian Dollars.

Accepted payment methods include payment by Visa, Mastercard, American Express (on cards issued by Canadian banks only), cheques and funds transfers. Cheques and transfers must clear our bank before products will be shipped.

Important: Your billing address must match the cardholder's statement address.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Product Information

We value your confidence in our products and endeavor to provide accurate product information about each item on our site. Please note:

Colours. While we have taken care to choose images which represent the colour of the articles, please be aware that each computer screen will show colours differently.

Leather Products. Please be aware that, as with all high end leather products, natural variations in color, consistency and texture are what make each piece special and uniquely yours. You are investing in a new item and any inconsistencies in the leather are not defects but rather, what gives each piece its unique charm. Please note that depending on the particular hide that is used for your album, the personalization will vary.

Delivery

Availability
We try to keep all items in stock for dispatch within 24 hours. We will confirm the products' availability by e-mail, or you can contact us before placing your order.

If paying by cheque Checks must clear our bank before products will be shipped. We will notify you of the shipment of your order by e-mail.

Lost or damaged items
In the unlikely event that anything should go wrong with your delivery, please contact us as soon as possible but not later than a week after delivery, and we will arrange a replacement or refund.

If any damage has occurred, please keep all articles in their original packaging, as we might need it for insurance purposes. Should we require the damaged item to be returned, then we will reimburse you for the cost. Please do not return damaged items before contacting us.

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