Comment by Danielle

June 14, 2007 @ 6:32 pm

You are such an inspiration to me! I cannot tell you how much I admire your style & incredible work. You bring so much joy & love to all of your work & it is something that I aspire to.

Thank you for all of your awesome tips & information. They help me a ton! I just wanted you to know that I am a huge fan!

Danielle Potter
http://www.DaniellePotterPhotography.com

Comment by BQ

June 15, 2007 @ 10:31 am

I really like your work. You are one of the very few wedding photographers that actually has a style, and it is an awesome one.
I do have one question, if you don’t mind. Do you use the 3500 with or without the center cut?

Comment by craig

June 15, 2007 @ 2:41 pm

I tried getting ahold of these bozos, and they wouldn’t touch me with a cattle-prod (cowhide? cattle-prod?….a little brevity LOL) because they couldn’t verify I was a professional. IMO, If I shoot someone’s wedding, and they’d like a wedding book, I’d love to sell them on the Leather Craftsmen 3500 series. I love their look and feel. …but cripes, if they don’t want to throw me a bone, I’m not sure I want to deal with them further down the road. Is this company brimming with arrogance? I have a hard time trying to figure out what they have to lose selling a wedding book to a part-time wedding photog.

BTW, what software does LC use for page layout, and what are their file requirements….since they refuse to discuss anything with, any info would be genuinely appreciated.

Thanks,

c

Comment by jess

June 15, 2007 @ 4:17 pm

Hi Guys!! Thanks for your comments…

Danielle….thank you for your kind words! I really appreciate them soooo much!

BQ…I use the 3500 with a center cut! I hear that the “fold” isn’t recommended because of discoloration over time, so I do the cut…and just deal with the 1/8 inch gap in the middle.

Craig….your comment made me realize that I left something out!! I would *BET* that you contacted the New York branch!? Am I correct???? I forgot to mention that I would STRONGLY recommend working with the California branch because I do not get the best feeling from the New York branch! They definitely strike me as being arrogant and like they don’t have time for your questions. I called California and they were nice and helpful…and answered all of my questions before starting and now I request that all of my albums be done in California for that reason. They also contact me if they have ANY questions at all about an album and that is helpful because I’ve had lots of albums ruined because the album company assumed that a shot went a certain way…and it didn’t. So, I would recommend contacting the CALI branch and TELL THEM that you were VERY turned off by the treatment from the other branch. If you called Cali, then I’m really sorry to hear that you had a bad experience!! I fully agree that they are crazy to turn down any business, no matter how big or small…it’s still business!

Not sure about their software for paage layouts! I send finished prints to them for binding! Sorry!

Comment by Brandy J

June 15, 2007 @ 4:57 pm

I definitely have to throw my honest opinion in here - LEATHER CRAFTSMEN ROCK!!! I started with them on my very first wedding and never looked back. Excellent customer service (VERY IMPORTANT IMO) and truly beautiful products. I actually do work with the New York branch and have never once had a problem. Everyone is very friendly and they take care of things ASAP!! I used to live in NYC and I kind of like calling and hearing that old NYC accent:-)

Craig - I am surprised they would not let you sign up. I would give them a call and ask again. I did not have a problem when shooting only one wedding but the policy could have changed since then I guess. Nonetheless it is a great company and I hope that you are able to have a album made by them.

Comment by drago

June 15, 2007 @ 9:14 pm

jess, you may have answered this but do you let them print or do you print at your lab and mail them the print to mount in the book?

Comment by Angela

June 18, 2007 @ 9:46 am

I have worked with the East Branch and things have been great. They have been great about calling me if there are problems etc.
Jess, can you give a heads up on your issues with the East location???

Comment by craig

July 23, 2007 @ 10:03 am

Finally got a hold of Leather Craftsmen. I applaud their caution with regards to non-photog consumers. I can’t fault them one bit, so Bozos was a bit over the top.

Jess, have you seen their Weave covers? I LOVE LOVE LOVE ‘em. LOL

Comment by rowell

January 10, 2008 @ 6:19 pm

You have a great blog! I just started mine and I am just starting a photography business. You offer plenty of resources and reviews that its just too helpful!