Where Are You Based?
We are based In Melbourne, Australia
Do You Ship Internationally?
Yes
Are VAT or Import Duties Covered By The Purchase Price?
All prices are advertised, quoted and charged ex-tax to customers outside Australia. An additional charge consisting of GST (Australian 'Goods And Services Tax') is applied only to our Australian customers when payment is being processed. International customers may (or may not) be subject (but not limited to) to taxes, duties clearance charges relevant to their own State. Under our terms and conditions international customers are responsible for familiarising themselves with any additional importation costs imposed. Please consult our Terms And Conditions Section for further information.
What Payment Methods Do You Accept?
Currently we accept Paypal.
Do I Need A Paypal Account To Purchase From Iconophor?
No, you only need a valid credit card.
Are Your Albums Professional Photo Albums?
Yes, we only sell professional photo albums
How do I Calculate shipping?
Please see our Shipping Notice
Do Your Photo Albums Represent Value For Money?
Although hard selling is not an Iconophor policy, we can say with confidence (that considering the high quality of our product) you will receive excellent value for money. To illustrate a point: If you consider the price of our 10x14inch Acrylic Leather Flush Album at 20 leaf (40 sides) in it's finished and printed stage and compare it with the equivilant 10 x 14 sold by our two nearest major competitors based here in Melbourne (Australia) you will find that by the time the two albums are printed and bound there is a saving of aprox 50%. Of course delivery charges and duties are applied if purchasing outside Australia, however overall savings usually will remain quite considerable depending on where you are located.
Do You Provide A Printed Hardcopy Catalog Or Brochure?
We do not publish a printed catalog as we believe that our internet catalog provides a dynamic experience which is not achievable using a printed catalog. Please also be aware that there are supplementary detailed images for each type of product which can be expanded. You can navigate our online store if you wish to obtain prices based on, your exchange rate, product quantity, delivery destination and weight. A printed brochure would not provide this type of dynamic information.
Do You Sell To Photo Albums Direct To Brides Or the General Public?
Yes, as many professional photographers do sell copyrights and their source files. This has changed the nature of demand for professional photo albums in the marketplace. We have responded to this change.
Do Offer Special Prices To Photographers?
We do offer discounts for bulk orders [ Click Here For Discount Info ]
Do You Offer Free Studio Sample Albums?
We do not offer free studio samples.
Do You Offer Discounted Studio Sample Albums?
We do offer discounts for bulk orders of Flush Mount Albums and this option may suit those professional photographers requiring a sizable studio display.
We are based In Melbourne, Australia
Do You Ship Internationally?
Yes
Are VAT or Import Duties Covered By The Purchase Price?
All prices are advertised, quoted and charged ex-tax to customers outside Australia. An additional charge consisting of GST (Australian 'Goods And Services Tax') is applied only to our Australian customers when payment is being processed. International customers may (or may not) be subject (but not limited to) to taxes, duties clearance charges relevant to their own State. Under our terms and conditions international customers are responsible for familiarising themselves with any additional importation costs imposed. Please consult our Terms And Conditions Section for further information.
What Payment Methods Do You Accept?
Currently we accept Paypal.
Do I Need A Paypal Account To Purchase From Iconophor?
No, you only need a valid credit card.
Are Your Albums Professional Photo Albums?
Yes, we only sell professional photo albums
How do I Calculate shipping?
Please see our Shipping Notice
Do Your Photo Albums Represent Value For Money?
Although hard selling is not an Iconophor policy, we can say with confidence (that considering the high quality of our product) you will receive excellent value for money. To illustrate a point: If you consider the price of our 10x14inch Acrylic Leather Flush Album at 20 leaf (40 sides) in it's finished and printed stage and compare it with the equivilant 10 x 14 sold by our two nearest major competitors based here in Melbourne (Australia) you will find that by the time the two albums are printed and bound there is a saving of aprox 50%. Of course delivery charges and duties are applied if purchasing outside Australia, however overall savings usually will remain quite considerable depending on where you are located.
Do You Provide A Printed Hardcopy Catalog Or Brochure?
We do not publish a printed catalog as we believe that our internet catalog provides a dynamic experience which is not achievable using a printed catalog. Please also be aware that there are supplementary detailed images for each type of product which can be expanded. You can navigate our online store if you wish to obtain prices based on, your exchange rate, product quantity, delivery destination and weight. A printed brochure would not provide this type of dynamic information.
Do You Sell To Photo Albums Direct To Brides Or the General Public?
Yes, as many professional photographers do sell copyrights and their source files. This has changed the nature of demand for professional photo albums in the marketplace. We have responded to this change.
Do Offer Special Prices To Photographers?
We do offer discounts for bulk orders [ Click Here For Discount Info ]
Do You Offer Free Studio Sample Albums?
We do not offer free studio samples.
Do You Offer Discounted Studio Sample Albums?
We do offer discounts for bulk orders of Flush Mount Albums and this option may suit those professional photographers requiring a sizable studio display.
FLUSH MOUNT ALBUM FAQ
Do I Need To Print My Images If I Purchase Your Flush Mount Albums?
No, as we provide a complete printing and binding service. All prices for Flush Mount Albums on this web site are inclusive.
Do I Need To Design My Own Layouts?
Yes. Once you have purchased a Flush Mount Album from our site, you need to send the digital files to us ASAP. So if you are intending to purchase a Flush mount Photo Album, we recommend that you prepare your Layouts first.
Can I submit a double page spread for example be 20"x14" using only one image? And will that count as two?
For Flush Mount Albums, you can submit your your double page layouts as a single image. We will print the image as one then slice the two halves leaving a small gap in the middle (gutter)
What Software Do I Need To Design layouts?
This comes down to affordability, and preference. Adobe Photo Shop is our software of choice, however if you are not a professional you might want to trial other less expensive software such as Adobe Elements, Corel Paint Shop or InDesign. There also free editing software available such as GIMP or Photo Pad Image Editor
Who Color Corrects The Images And / Or Layouts
This is entirely your responsibility. At this time products on this website such as Flush Mouint Albums include printing and binding, not color correction or Layout.
Where Do I Send The Digital Files Containing The Layouts To You?
Once you have purchased a Flush Mount Album from this site, you will receive notification containing a postal address and a https web address for secure upload. Which method of delivery one you choose is entirely your choice.
How Do I Prepare The Layouts Before Sending Them To You
There is more information about ordering a Flush Mount Album in the How To Order Section of this website: [ Click Here For Info ]
At A Glance How Does A Flush Mount Album Differ From A Matted Album?
The Flush Mount Album looks more like a book, only that it has thicker pages than a book. Typically, flush mounted pages are often not as thick as those found in a traditional matted album.
How Does A Flush Mount Album Differ To A Matted Photo Album?
The distinguishing feature between Flush Mount Albums and other , more traditional albums is that Flush Mount Albums consist of rigid pages made of 'card' with the photo prints dry mounted on either side of that card, creating a rigid seamless page. In contrast to the matted album, there is no cardboard aperture or frame which sits over the top of the print to hold it in. This is why the images are dry mounted. The page of the Flush Mount Album appears rigid and is constructed entirely of a single print with extends flush to the edges. On the other hand, a matted album page comprises of one or more prints sitting against card (not usually dry mounted) and sand-witched in place with another card which is essentially a frame(s) or apertures(s) . Each frame encroaches inwards a couple of mm or so to hold the print(s) into place.
What Is A Page ? What Is A Leaf?
Leaf is the proper term to describe an album page. Each album leaf contains two sides, just as pages within a book do. When you pay Iconophor for Flush Mount Album leaf you receive prints mounted on both sides of that leaf.
No, as we provide a complete printing and binding service. All prices for Flush Mount Albums on this web site are inclusive.
Do I Need To Design My Own Layouts?
Yes. Once you have purchased a Flush Mount Album from our site, you need to send the digital files to us ASAP. So if you are intending to purchase a Flush mount Photo Album, we recommend that you prepare your Layouts first.
Can I submit a double page spread for example be 20"x14" using only one image? And will that count as two?
For Flush Mount Albums, you can submit your your double page layouts as a single image. We will print the image as one then slice the two halves leaving a small gap in the middle (gutter)
What Software Do I Need To Design layouts?
This comes down to affordability, and preference. Adobe Photo Shop is our software of choice, however if you are not a professional you might want to trial other less expensive software such as Adobe Elements, Corel Paint Shop or InDesign. There also free editing software available such as GIMP or Photo Pad Image Editor
Who Color Corrects The Images And / Or Layouts
This is entirely your responsibility. At this time products on this website such as Flush Mouint Albums include printing and binding, not color correction or Layout.
Where Do I Send The Digital Files Containing The Layouts To You?
Once you have purchased a Flush Mount Album from this site, you will receive notification containing a postal address and a https web address for secure upload. Which method of delivery one you choose is entirely your choice.
How Do I Prepare The Layouts Before Sending Them To You
File Format Requirements
If you are using our Upload Facility the required format is full size jpeg but preferably, zipped jpeg. If you are sending a DVD to our postal address you can use flattened Tiff or full size jpeg. The details of both our upload facility and our postal address for disk media are sent to you upon ordering.
Layout Size Requirements
This is determined by the album page size you have chosen. For examp;e, a 10 x 14inch flush mount album requires an image for page layout which is also 10x14 inches. Always keep in mind the trim size limitations (see below)
Resolution & File Size Requirements
This depends on your chosen album size; for example, if you wish to purchase a 10 x 14 inch album, please supply your file size as 10x14 inch at 250 ppi (pixels per inch)
Trim Sizes
Please be aware that you will loose about 3-4mm around the edges of your image. This is called the 'Trim'. It might be wise to not place any crucial information too close to these areas.
If you are using our Upload Facility the required format is full size jpeg but preferably, zipped jpeg. If you are sending a DVD to our postal address you can use flattened Tiff or full size jpeg. The details of both our upload facility and our postal address for disk media are sent to you upon ordering.
Layout Size Requirements
This is determined by the album page size you have chosen. For examp;e, a 10 x 14inch flush mount album requires an image for page layout which is also 10x14 inches. Always keep in mind the trim size limitations (see below)
Resolution & File Size Requirements
This depends on your chosen album size; for example, if you wish to purchase a 10 x 14 inch album, please supply your file size as 10x14 inch at 250 ppi (pixels per inch)
Trim Sizes
Please be aware that you will loose about 3-4mm around the edges of your image. This is called the 'Trim'. It might be wise to not place any crucial information too close to these areas.
There is more information about ordering a Flush Mount Album in the How To Order Section of this website: [ Click Here For Info ]
At A Glance How Does A Flush Mount Album Differ From A Matted Album?
The Flush Mount Album looks more like a book, only that it has thicker pages than a book. Typically, flush mounted pages are often not as thick as those found in a traditional matted album.
How Does A Flush Mount Album Differ To A Matted Photo Album?
The distinguishing feature between Flush Mount Albums and other , more traditional albums is that Flush Mount Albums consist of rigid pages made of 'card' with the photo prints dry mounted on either side of that card, creating a rigid seamless page. In contrast to the matted album, there is no cardboard aperture or frame which sits over the top of the print to hold it in. This is why the images are dry mounted. The page of the Flush Mount Album appears rigid and is constructed entirely of a single print with extends flush to the edges. On the other hand, a matted album page comprises of one or more prints sitting against card (not usually dry mounted) and sand-witched in place with another card which is essentially a frame(s) or apertures(s) . Each frame encroaches inwards a couple of mm or so to hold the print(s) into place.
What Is A Page ? What Is A Leaf?
Leaf is the proper term to describe an album page. Each album leaf contains two sides, just as pages within a book do. When you pay Iconophor for Flush Mount Album leaf you receive prints mounted on both sides of that leaf.
SLIP IN ALBUM FAQ
Are your Slip In Albums Simpler To Purchase Than Your Flush Mount Albums?
Yes, as we simply provide you with in album and you supply and assemble the prints yourself. You do not need to send anything to us as you do with flush Mount Albums. Slip In Photo Albums are designed for simplicity.
Yes, as we simply provide you with in album and you supply and assemble the prints yourself. You do not need to send anything to us as you do with flush Mount Albums. Slip In Photo Albums are designed for simplicity.
Do I Need To Print My Own Images Or Photographs If I Purchase One Of Your Slip In Albums?
Yes, as we simply provide you with in album and you supply and assemble the prints yourself.
Is A Sip In Album A Matted Album?
Essentially; Yes because as they hold prints in using a cardboard aperture.
What are The Differences Between Slip In Albums And Traditionally Matted Photo Albums
Slip In Album mats are constructed like pockets, so there is no need to assemble loose mats. The images are simply inserted inwards as per demonstration.
Our Slip In Albums also differ from other traditional matted albums as they contain only a single aperture on each page and the entire album comprises of pages which contains uniform sized apertures apertures. This makes the Slip In album ideal for holding single images or digital layouts.
What Is A Page ? What Is A Leaf?
Leaf is the proper term to describe an album page. Each album leaf contains two sides, just as pages within a book do.
Yes, as we simply provide you with in album and you supply and assemble the prints yourself.
Is A Sip In Album A Matted Album?
Essentially; Yes because as they hold prints in using a cardboard aperture.
What are The Differences Between Slip In Albums And Traditionally Matted Photo Albums
Slip In Album mats are constructed like pockets, so there is no need to assemble loose mats. The images are simply inserted inwards as per demonstration.
Our Slip In Albums also differ from other traditional matted albums as they contain only a single aperture on each page and the entire album comprises of pages which contains uniform sized apertures apertures. This makes the Slip In album ideal for holding single images or digital layouts.
What Is A Page ? What Is A Leaf?
Leaf is the proper term to describe an album page. Each album leaf contains two sides, just as pages within a book do.
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