get started
with Dekora
get $25 off your first order
step 1
Register
or Log-in
Professional Access
Dekora works exclusively with professional photographers as a trade-only wholesale provider. By registering for an account or logging in, you’ll gain full access to our complete collection of products, current pricing, and professional services designed to support your studio and your clients.
Retail Clients
If you are a retail client looking for an album, please do not register for a new account. Instead, email us and we will gladly connect you with one of our trusted design partners who can assist you in creating your album.
step 2
Branding
&
Marketing Tools
Explore which swatches best suit your aesthetic, and begin ordering useful marketing assets like a swatch kit, swatch box and studio logo die to begin branding yourself.
step 3
Design
Your
First Sample
Create designs using your own imagery that will inspire your clients to order their own personal heirlooms and experience the craftsmanship of a finished album.
Album Design Tools
These industry leading album design tools (Fundy Designer, Smart Albums, Album Stomp) offer all of Dekora’s guidelines, trim and safety settings built right in for easy and fun designs in minutes.
Design Options
If you choose to forego using these services, please refer to our spread guidelines here. All sample album designs must follow Dekora’s specifications and may be subject to review prior to production.
software
album
design
Tools
Easily create your spread designs using any of these three software, that allow for custom design as well as pre-made layouts. Dekora's print guidelines are automatically integrated into each one.
step 4
Order
Your
Sample Album
The most effective way to sell albums is to offer clients a tangible sample they can hold and experience. A variety of styles and materials helps accommodate all tastes.
1.Prepare Your Files
Once your files are ready for print, order your studio sample album by selecting “This is a sample album” on our order form. Offering a variety of sample styles and materials helps clients experience the craftsmanship firsthand.
2.Understand Sample Use
All sample albums will be imprinted “Sample, Not for Resale” inside and are intended for display only. Samples are not meant for resale and represent the products available through your studio.
Pro tip: Order our branded packaging alongside your sample album to elevate your branding even further.
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ALBUM
SAMPLES
30% OFF
Sample discounts vary by product.
faq
you ask
we answer
1.Who is eligible to open a Dekora account?
Dekora Album Co. works exclusively with professional photographers as a trade-only wholesale provider. To explore products, view pricing, and place orders, you must register for an account or log in with an existing professional account.
2.I’m a retail client. Can I order directly from Dekora?
Retail clients should not register for a new account. If you are looking for a finished album, please email us and we will connect you with one of our trusted design partners.
3.Where are Dekora products made?
All Dekora albums, boxes, loose prints, and folios are handcrafted and proudly made in Canada.
4.What branding and sales tools are available?
To support your studio, we offer professional branding and sales tools including swatch folios, swatch boxes with multiple swatch boards, and custom studio logo dies. These tools are designed to help you present your brand and products with confidence.
5.How do I design an album?
You may design your albums using industry-leading album design software such as Fundy Designer, Smart Albums, and Album Stomp. These tools include all of Dekora’s trim, bleed, and safety guidelines built in, allowing you to design quickly and accurately.
6.Do I need to use specific design software?
While we recommend using the supported album design tools, you may choose alternative methods. In this case, please ensure your designs follow Dekora’s provided guidelines to meet production requirements.
Please refer to our guidelines here.
7.Why should I order studio samples?
Studio samples allow your clients to experience the craftsmanship, materials, and design of a finished album. Displaying a variety of sample albums and keepsake products helps enrich the client experience and inspires confidence in their final purchase.
8.Are sample albums available at a discount?
Yes. Sample albums are available at a studio sample rate, and additional samples may be available based on your purchase history.
9.Are there any restrictions on sample albums?
Sample albums are intended for studio display only. All samples will be imprinted “Sample, Not for Resale” inside and may be subject to approval. Samples are not meant for resale to customers.
10.How do I place an order?
Once logged in, you may browse products and place orders directly through our shop. When ordering a studio sample, be sure to select “This is a sample album” during checkout.
GET STARTED
Welcome and Thank You for your interest in Dekora Album Co. LET’S GET STARTED shall we…
Dekora Album Co. is a boutique style album and box company based in Toronto ON, Canada. Our business focus is working with professional photographers as a “TRADE ONLY” wholesale provider of handcrafted bespoke album, boxes, loose prints and folios.
All products are proudly made in Canada.
STEP I: JOIN US OR LOGIN
Explore our products and ordering from Dekora Album Co. Please join us by creating a NEW account below or by logging into your existing user account.
If you are a retail client looking for a beautiful album, please do not register for a new account. Instead please EMAIL US and we will pass on your information on to one of our design partners.
STEP II: BRANDING AND SALES TOOLS
To begin selling and ordering from us be sure to order your personal swatch kit, swatch box and studio imprint die to showcase your brand in style.
STEP III: CREATE, DESIGN & INSPIRE
Create designs with your imagery that will inspire your clients to order their own personal heirlooms. These industry leading album design tools offer all of Dekora’s guidelines, trim and safety settings built right in for easy and fun designs in minutes.
STEP IV: ORDER STUDIO SAMPLES
Did you know? The best way to show and market to your clients the personal heirloom products they dream about is by showing them their creative potential in studio samples.
Creating an assortment of sample albums and other keepsake products that showcases your imagery to your client is great way to start enriching your client experience. This will inspire them to envision what their special event could become in a stunning tangible heirloom.
SAMPLES are always available and may be subject to approval in some cases. These samples are meant to help the photographer show representative products that are available through their studio. Additional samples may be available based on customer purchase history.
All samples will be imprinted “Sample, Not for Resale” inside.
Samples are not meant for resale to customers.
