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New Linen Album Cover Colours
Introducing New Linen Album Cover ColoursWe are pleased to announce the addition of new colours to our linen album cover collection, known as Cali Linen Natural. The updated palette includes...
A Comprehensive Guide How to Plan Your First Photography Workshop.
Are you experienced enough to start hosting a photography workshop? What's your motivation for wanting to share your knowledge and skills with others? As someone who has hosted many photography workshops...
Become a recommended photographer for the wedding venue
As a wedding photographer, establishing strong relationships with the venues where you work can be incredibly beneficial for your business. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of shooting multiple weddings and various projects, such as movie stills and corporate events, at stunning locations.
Top Photography Podcasts You Should Listen To
Staying updated with the latest trends, techniques, and business strategies is crucial for any professional photographer. Podcasts are a great way to learn and get inspired while on the go. Here are the top photography podcasts you should listen to, offering a wealth of knowledge, inspiration.
How to Manage Difficult Clients in Wedding Photography
Dealing with difficult clients is an inevitable part of any business, including wedding photography. While challenging clients can be stressful, handling them gracefully can lead to positive outcomes and even long-term relationships. Here are seven friendly and practical tips on how to manage diffic
6 Tips to Master Client Zoom Meetings for Photographers
Feeling a bit nervous about your next client Zoom meeting? You’re not alone! Many photographers find these virtual meetings a bit stressful. But don’t worry, with a friendly approach and the right strategies, you can turn these meetings into a great opportunity to book more clients.
How to Use Drones to Grow Your Wedding Photography Business
Drones have revolutionised the photography industry, offering unique perspectives that can significantly enhance wedding photography. Incorporating drone photography into your wedding services can elevate your business, boost your profits, and greatly improve customer satisfaction. Here’s how you ca
How to get published on wedding blogs - Tips for Wedding Photographers
Getting your work published on wedding blogs can significantly boost your visibility and credibility as a wedding photographer. Being featured on popular wedding blogs not only showcases your talent to a wider audience but also helps attract potential clients who are planning their big day.
7 business books every photographer should read.
Running a successful photography business involves more than just capturing stunning images; it requires strong business acumen. To help you navigate the business side of photography, here are seven essential books that every photographer should read. These books cover a range of topics.
Piece of art packaging.
You might have heard us saying that our boxes are a piece of art. Bold statement indeed and one that might make you think we've gone bananas. The truth is though, they are, and we have organised a spontaneous DIY studio session to prove it.
Studio photography packaging by Hasselblad Master
If you follow us on Instagram, you're pretty familiar with the our products, and the type of photography we use to showcase them. Slightly moody, slightly warm, with a little boho feeling. We understand that's not for everyone, and this year we're planning to release a new line of products for all o
November packaging inspiration by Ewelina Zieba
If you follow our Instagram then you probably know we love warm natural photography, so autumn is our favourite season of the year ( apart from rain of course ). You'll probably be familiar with Ewelina Zieba, one of our favourite photographers.
October Photography Packaging Inspiration.
October. October? Yes, October. How did it happen we don't know, but it's nearly the end of October. Was it a quick year for you? It definitely was for us, it feels like we were only starting the season and it's not nearly finished. The good news?
August Photography Packaging Inspiration
Starting this month and every couple of weeks, we're going to share some of the amazing images of our products taken by our clients and friends. It's a source of inspiration for you, and seeing those beautiful photographs makes us extremely proud.
Vicky Baumann photography packaging.
Our blog is still very fresh and we're only just getting started to share some interesting content with you, so be ready for more. One of the regular features here will be packaging inspiration from our amazing clients. We're lucky and proud to work with some extremely talented people.
A quick tariff update for our US clients
A quick reassurance for our US clients: under our current shipping classification, Wooden Banana albums fall into a zero-tariff category, so there should be no extra tariff bill when your album arrives. We’ll keep monitoring it, but for now US photographers can order with a bit less stress.
The 10-Minute Album Offer: How to Turn Old Galleries Into New Orders
A simple way for photographers to turn old galleries into new album orders. Instead of waiting for clients to choose photos or ask about albums, create a quick preview, send it with a relaxed message, and make it easy for them to say yes.
Pic-Time: The Most Practical Way to Sell Albums Without Adding More Work
Albums sell best when they’re visible. Pic-Time’s campaigns and automations let albums appear at the right moment, without extra work. This post explains how to turn Pic-Time into a quiet, consistent album seller.
2 Simple Steps to Help You Sell Albums During Valentine’s
Valentine’s is the perfect moment to sell albums. This post shares 2 simple steps you can take right now to boost album sales, plus 2 creative ideas most photographers overlook.
5 January Content Ideas for Photographers (That Actually Get Emails)
January enquiries don’t come from shouting “now booking”. They come from content that feels human, calm, and easy to reply to. Here are 5 unusual January content ideas for photographers that quietly remove friction and turn silent scrollers into emails.
How to Make Sure AI Can Find Your Photography Website
Is your dream client asking ChatGPT to find their perfect photographer? Make sure the answer is you. This guide shows how to make your site AI-friendly clear text, smart blogging, alt text, backlinks, and quick updates that help you get found (and booked)
December Checklist for Photographers: Get Ready for January Inquiries
December is the secret weapon for a better booking season. From refreshing your brand to prepping content and ordering your sample album, this guide helps photographers get organised before the January rush hits.
How to Turn One Client Into Three: The Quiet Power of Referrals
Referrals don’t come from ads, they come from how your clients feel after working with you. This post explores how thoughtful delivery (like a beautiful album) turns one client into three. Real connection is your most powerful marketing.
6 Reasons Why a Photo Album Is the Best Christmas Gift
A photo album is more than a gift, it’s a personal, meaningful way to share memories that last. This post shares 6 heartfelt reasons why albums make the perfect Christmas present for anyone who deserves something truly special under the tree.
Learn to Design Wooden Banana Albums quicker with Spreadu New YT Series
Learn how to design albums faster with a new series of short YouTube tutorials by Spreadu.
New in our Album Designer: Swap Left and Right Pages in One Click
New in our free Wooden Banana album designer: you can now swap the left and right sides of a spread with one click.
Match the spread background colour with the story.
A quick look at our new spread background colour feature, showing photographers how to change colours, when to use them, and how a small design choice can make an album feel more finished.
Spreadu - our new album designer
Spreadu is our new free album designer for Wooden Banana clients so you can design albums online without downloading software, wrestling templates, or whispering rude things at your screen. Drag, drop, proof, done. Much more banana-friendly.
Cloud Dancer - Pantone Colour of the year, aka our Dolomiti Suede DS21
Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year is here - meet Cloud Dancer. Soft, timeless, and totally wedding-perfect. Funny thing is… our Dolomiti Suede DS31 has been rocking that vibe for years. Coincidence? We think not.
Make a Statement: Our New Full Cover Engraving Is Here
Say hello to full cover engraving,our boldest personalisation yet. 15 modern designs, deeply engraved into suede, velvet or leather, turning every album into a statement piece. Let the cover speak before the first page is even turned.
New Product Alert - Three Image Folio
Let your clients swap their three favourite photos with our new folio. Available in 5 gorgeous linen shades, customised with your own foil embossing. Perfect for family sessions, portraits, and more—your clients will love it!
Wooden Banana Party Berlin
A night in Berlin where 500 photographers gathered under the vibrant, tropical theme of "Tropicana" for the Way Up North closing party? Yup. That's the legendary Wooden Banana Party.
Wooden Banana Party Prague
In the heart of Prague, 500 photographers gathered for the Way Up North closing party, where the "Neon" theme turned the night into a vibrant spectacle. The venue was alive with electric colors, as neon lights created a dazzling display of futuristic energy.
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