BROCHURE YOUR LI FE * YOUR MAGAZI N E
Celebrating The Greatest Story Never Told ...Yours!
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WELCOME Congratulations, you’ve now discovered It’s My Magazine, the industry’s best kept secret and the ultimate way to capture time. Welcome to an exclusive club where you are invited to create a unique heirloom to document your life story or special occasion for the enjoyment of your family and the future generations you may not have even met yet!
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hether it’s life or love, whatever your celebration, we produce beautiful, timeless keepsakes to document it. We record your stories, and preserve those memories within your own unique, luxury family heirloom. Our talented team undertake research, journalism and design to produce a captivating finished memento to treasure.
BESPOKE SERVICE No one appreciates a “one size fits all” approach, so why accept this for the biggest occasion in your life? Whether as a gift for your parent’s life story, or your own wedding heirloom, you will be guaranteed a level of care and attention that such a momentous undertaking deserves. Typically we conduct interviews with your loved ones, and create articles featuring your life/love story, Once printed, your creation can then be kept on your coffee table, stored away for future generations or sent to great aunt Edna in Australia; now all members of your family can be included in or learn about your special event or family history.
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN
The It’s My Magazine team are a collective of professional, talented individuals from the art, design and media industries with real magazine experience. We are passionate about creatively capturing every detail of your life or special day and skilfully translate your event or life story into print.
Celebrating life, love and laughter, friendships captured forever
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WHAT’S THE STORY?
It’s My Magazine was conceived because of my great grandmother. Having arrived from Jamaica in the 1940’s, she entertained us children with stories of buried family treasure in the mountains of St Ann’s, and impressed us with tales of growing up with Bob Marley’s mum, remembering him as a little chubby “red skin bwoy” running around the district. I’d always promised to write her life story, but University (and life) got in the way. Unfortunately she passed away rather suddenly after a short illness and all of our family history was lost in one stroke. All of our family trees, the origins of our cultural traditions and historical anecdotes erased with her passing, leaving an already gaping hole in our family tapestry even wider. It was at this point that I realised that many families might similarly be affected by a lack of written history, and that biographies shouldn’t be the sole preserve of the rich and famous. I then realised that the same attention should be shown to weddings, and subsequently It’s My Magazine was born. We enjoy telling your stories, we hope you’ve enjoyed ours. -Krystle Downie, Co-Founder
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M CONTENTS 2 Services 6 FAQ 7 Products 9 Life Stories 11 It’s My Baby
15 Inside It’s My Wedding 17 It’s My Packages 19 It’s My Gift Options 27 Meet the Photographers 37 Real Stories 41 Become An Affiliate
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SErvices
Your life in high definition
Design
Photography
Journalism
Great design is always at the forefont of what we do. Afterall, this heirloom is designed to inform, captivate and inspire long after we’re gone. Our professional designers with magazine experience our trained to ensure the same care and attention is dedicated to your project that is given to a commercially available magazine. Our stunning design aesthetic is paramount.
Depending upon your chosen package, we can supply great photographers. One will focus on the more traditional shots, whilst the other will concentrate on soaking up the atmosphere of your event, providing unique details to fully capture your day. Although every event is different for each client, our team will ensure you always receive a professional, customised service.
It’s My Magazine ensures that your story is told, your guests are included and the personality of your occasion is captured. Our team consists of experienced journalists and copy writers to ensure the quality of each article is authentic, well written and in the appropriate tone and style. We can either attend personally or conduct both pre and post event coverage.
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Digitising
Research
Photo shoots
Any old sentimental photos that you wish to preserve? Our Photoshop and special effects expertise offers our clients the opportunity to restore or adjust images. Need someone to correct some of your photoshoot images to ensure you’re looking your absolute best? Our excellent graphic designers can weave their magic for you. Talents usually exclusively for the rich and famous is now at your fingertips.
How much do you really know about your family tree? Our team can complete extensive research on your behalf to explore your roots. Getting married in a historic country house, and we can similarly research your chosen venue, including any interesting fact in your heirloom. Finally, the opportunity to open the floodgates of history and preserve that newfound knowledge.
Have you got a great occasion coming up, but want a pre-event photo-shoot to really pack a punch? Create additional beautiful shots for your heirloom with either an indoor or outside shoot. Go from drab to fab with the help of our Glam Squad, completing your transformation within the welcoming premises of professional photography studios, relax in leisure as we take the pressure.
The It’s My Magazine
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Experience As easy as one, two, three...
Consultation
To capture your own slice of time, simply get in touch with us to arrange a consultation at your convenience. You’ll then be assigned a Project Co-ordinator who’ll guide you through your It’ s My Magazine journey.
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Editorial
Once you’ve settled on package (No. of pages/ No. of copies) and your deposit has been accepted, our journalists will be in touch. Alternatively you will complete your editorial love capture form.
Photography & Design
Our design team will receive your images digitally and will commence with finalising your style, tone and page layouts. Once the initial draft is complete, you will be given the opportunity to provide your feedback and once we’re happy, the final draft goes to print, voila!
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FAQ’S i don’t like the idea of journalists and photographers taking over my day, how does it work?
Many clients prefer a subtle, low key presence whereby they have a main photographer in attendance in addition to a secondary photographer who may also be a journalist, taking pictures and discreetly engaging with their guests. Or, we can avoid any on-the-day reporting and instead generate information via telephone and e-mail correspondence, both pre and post-event. What about if we’re already married, is it still possible to commission an It’s My Magazine?
Of course! We have had couples commissioning it together as well as partners arranging it as a surprise for the ultimate romantic anniversary gift. As the editorial elements can be generated post event, many clients are using It’s My Magazine to revive distant weddings where images were only on disks languishing away at the back of the cupboard. How much input do I have into my it’s my magazine?
We build your final product around you, and we welcome your input. From providing great interviews to scanning childhood pictures, we want to capture you at the heart of your publication. We conduct both telephone and face to face consultations and ensure that you get a final viewing prior to going to press.
if i already have a photographer, can I still have my very own magazine? Yes, we are happy to work with your pre-chosen pho-
tographer to ensure that the best images possible are captured for your heirloom. We simply brief your selected photographer prior to the shoot, informing them of the type of images needed for a great cover shot for example, as well as a few other key details, and your photographs can then be sent to us post event. Do you use professional photographers?
Definitely. A stunning magazine requires outstanding images. Our talented photographers have years of experience, and a keen eye for what makes a great picture. Effortlessly combining contemporary, quirky shots with traditional, classic photography they are also able to unobtrusively blend into your day, preferring to capture rather than stage. What if i’m not happy with my it’s my magazine?
We work hard to ensure your magazine’s quality is up to the highest standard, as elegant luxury is our mantra. The editorial and photographical elements are always given the final green light by you before printing, so if there are pictures you’d prefer not to be included, or an inappropriate Best Man speech that’s better left forgotten, then you are always given the final say. For further queries, contact info@itsmymagazine.com.
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PRODUCTS
Luxury as standard, from birth to beyond
From life stories and weddings to new births and anniversaries, all stories deserve to be told. Combining sentimental photographs with majestically written prose drawn from interviews with you and your loved ones, we ensure that the memories never fade.
IT’S MY LOVE STORY
IT’S MY VALENTINES IT’S MY BABY The perfect celebration memento for any new birth or christening, this edition features baby’s first year and beyond. Favourite features include Mummy’s pregnancy photo shoot and baby’s firsts. Baby also receives a fashion photo shoot in a fun take on the conventional high fashion centrespread.
IT’S MY BAR MITZVAH IT’S MY PROM Approaching a new milestone in your son or daughter’s life that deserves to be celebrated? There isn’t a better way to document their extraordinary rite of passage or growth into adulthood. It’s My Prom is a great year-book or graduation gift to acknowledge your child’s achievements, both in and outside of school.
Why not make this date a special one by capturing all those special moments in your relationship or commission an It’s My Engagement as a lovely save the date announcement. If you’re looking for a unique surprise for that loved one, this could be ideal.
Our 80 page bumper edition, your personalised album featuring your wedding. Showcasing up to 200 images, your luxury heirloom reaches parts traditional albums can’t. With the option to go back to the beginning and start at your childhoods, we cover your meeting, love story, proposal, hen and stag celebrations, and much, much more.
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I'd always regretted choosing to receive our wedding pictures on a disk only. It's My Magazine was able to breathe new life into tbem. Wonderful! ― -Lorraine Reimmer,Bride
IT’S MY WEDDING From interviews with your nearest and dearest to an article detailing your search for that special dress; our journalists can bring to life every detail of your wedding journey from “Nice to meet you” to “I do!”. Perfect for destination weddings It’s My Wedding allows guests who are unable to attend the chance to experience your big day.
IT’S MY MOTHER’S DAY What do you gift the woman who has it all? HerStory. The ultimate gift for partners and parents, this impossibly sweet 24 page edition allows you to earn the ultimate in brownie points. Capturing everything from mum’s childhood, to career it really is the perfect way to say I love you.
IT’S MY FAMILY
Everyone’s family has a special story to share. From emigrating half way across the world to a milestone birthday, we all have stories from our past worth documenting. A fabulous gift or communal family activity, chart your family tree and document your most prized anecdotes. You will also be treated to a great family photo shoot as your magazine’s centrepiece.
IT’S MY PET A prized, beloved member of the family, now you can celebrate and document your furry friend’s life within your very own keepsake. Get the family involved and contributing their tales too. Treat your VIP (Very Important Pet) to a pampering session and photo shoot and you never know, they may even allow you to join them in a few shots.
LIFE STORIES History is important as a foundation of who we are and where we came from. Whilst you may not count Cleopatra within your lineage, a little bit of digging and you may discover a secret royal connection. Whatever your results, capture it all within your very own luxury heirloom
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e all have a hilarious family story and impromptu family traditions that make no sense to outsiders, so why not document and preserve these nuggets for future generations? Consider an imaginative It’s My Life as a luxury gift for parents and older relatives. From fantastic career accomplishments to interesting family tree discoveries, It’s My Life is a fabulous way to revisit the past. We capture your life stories in the form of a luxury magazine using the best journalists and designers to craft a creation that will be cherished for years to come. We truly believe that memorialising life stories shouldn’t be the exclusive preserve of the uber rich or famous, everyone has a story that will be of interest to future generations, and we should all be trying harder to create mementos. ’t
It’s My Life is the ideal multi-generational project for the entire family a a great way for the children and grandparents to learn more about each other and create a long lasting heirloom. hes MAMMA MIA: If you have a great family recipe that you’d love to preserve be sure to request your very own It’s My Family recipe page within your heirloom.
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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT WITHIN YOUR IT’S MY LIFE? -Beautiful glamorous photo shoot with your loved ones -Family tales/traditions features -Genealogy trees -Childhood photograph preservation - Your story and lifestyle captured, childhood, love story, career, children & travels -Fashionista spread; Finally, a platform to showcase your favourite vintage piece! Other treats Photoshop fancies - give your pictures the VIP treatment
What advice would you give your younger self? Parenting tips, career insights or spousal secrets? Here's your chance!
capturing memories before it’s too late With over 750,000 people in the UK directly affected by dementia, it has become ever more vital to capture and preserve our memories. The It’s My Magazine reminiscience therapy programme is designed to stimulate and inspire memories to ensure their longevity. Reminiscence therapy and life story work can improve the mood, cognitive ability and well-being of those with mild to moderate dementia. There is evidence to support the view that life story work can improve the relationship, whether familial or professional, between the person with dementia and their carer(s). An ideal transitioning tool useful for patients transferring from their home to residential care or between institutions, It’s My Life helps to emphasise the familiar and reconnect them with comforting support. To find out more about our Life Story reminiscience therapy programmes, contact the team today. info@itsmymagazine.com | 2017
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BAbY
Don’t they just grow oh so quickly? Capture their journey both pre-birth and beyond as new births deserve to be celebrated.
WHAT’S THE STORY?
It’s My Magazine was conceived because of my great grandmother. Having arrived from Jamaica in the 1940’s, she entertained us children with stories of buried family treasure shoots are abies are yummy, from and their sweet smell in the mountains of St Ann’s, impressed us with tales of We do recommend that baby photo IT’S to their dimples, however we him as undertaken between five and seven days as after growing up doughnut with Bob Marley’s mum, remembering all know how quickly they grow and a little chubby “red skin bwoy” running around the district.this time, baby is more likely to be more awake, From their firsther wobbly steps I’d develop. always promised to write life story, but University less flexible and skin allergies are more likely to to the terrible two’s and their first day of primary (and life) got in the way. Unfortunately she passed away appear past this point. school, rather don’t miss recording these illness milestones. suddenly after a short and all of our family Capturehistory the magic before they graduate by family trees, the The It’s My Magazine concept is a simple one. was lost in one stroke. All of our commissioning your own It’s My Baby . origins of our cultural traditions and historical anecdotes Over the next twenty or so years, we can be Available in both A4 sized magazines, the It’s hole in there to capture all of the important events in erased withA5 herorpassing, leaving an already gaping My Babyour series enable your entire pregnancy familywill tapestry even wider. It was at this point that I your family’s life. For your It’s My Baby, we can journeyrealised to be documented. that many families might similarly be affected by a produce a publication for year one, two, three,four and eventually five. In year five we can lack of written history, and that biographies shouldn’t be combine all your earlier publications to produce Our style is contemporary but where appropriate, the sole preserve of the rich and famous. I then realised an extra special bumper edition. When your we introduce a traditional edge. Fusing our love that the same attention should be shown to weddings, and little person gets to prom age, we can be there. of fairytales and beautiful artistic photography, we subsequently It’s My Magazine was born. Graduation? No problem, their engagement and pride ourselves on delivering the best results for We enjoy telling your story, we hope you’ve enjoyed ours. their marriage, and thus the cycle continues... our clients and if you have a specifc theme or look, -Krystle Downie, Founder
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Prices start at £495.
Remember, you have 5-7 days! Book early before baby gets too big, to avoid disappointment
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT WITHIN YOUR IT’S MY BABY? -Yummy mummy to-be pregnancy photo shoot, with bump the star of the show -Showered with love; Baby shower feature -Baby’s Firsts; From smile to steps, baby’s milestones are captured and documented - Baby Love; Baby’s favourite things profiled -Baby Does Fashion; Great spreads profiling your fashionista’s new outfits -Gift Horse surprise; Baby’s beautiful gifts showcased within realistic adverts
Upclose& Personal ised PERSONALISED STATIONERY From wedding and birthday invitations to new birth announcements, why not commission your very own bespoke literature, tailored to your distinctive style.
COMMISSION YOUR OWN BESPOKE ART, WITH YOUR FAMILY AS THE STARS In our continuous efforts to bring you the very best in bespoke, we have partnered with the very best talents to enhance your heirloom creations. From personalised hand drawn Save The Date artwork to Bridal party gift commissions, It’s My Magazine is your one stop shop for presenting all elements of your life. Introducing our latest great talent: U.S. Illustrator, Ariel “We are all here for a purpose. Our mission is to discover exactly what our purpose entails. Mine is to create art. I was born with a paint brush in hand.” -ARiEL.
Your child’s personalised emblem
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HEN PARTY GLORY What nicer way to thank your helpful hens or bridal party than commissioning a unique piece celebrating your shared experience.
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HANDCRAFTED BY LOVE Ariel’s unparalled skill in bringing out the sparkle in each and every portrait she produces ensures that the unique individuality of your little one is captured.
Family portraiture
PAPER HEARTS UNITED Couples are also turning to us to produce beautiful adult portraits which can either be featured within their heirloom or made into stationery for their special occasion.
Hand crafted party invitations
You are invited...
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INSIDE IT’S MY wedding Why not capture all the tiny details of your wedding. from “Nice to meet you” until “I do!”, anything and everything that makes your day intrinsically you. !
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BE THE STAR OF YOUR OWN STORY
Beautifully crafted contents pages gives the reader a gentle introduction to your story. It’s My Magazine ensures that you benefit from our stunning design aesthetic from cover to cover.
THE STORY BEGINS...
How far back would you like to go, your childhood...? The day your grandmother’s ship landed in Southampton? History has no starting point, where you begin your heirloom is entirely up to you. If you have a family tale to be told, let us help you tell it. Using old photographs, contributions from family members, and genealogy trees, we can preserve all of those fabulous tales.
A FITTING TRIBUTE
If you would like to remember a particularly beloved loved one who can’t attend or who has passed away, then celebrate their life with an ultra special tribute Wish You Were Here page. Capture your special relationship with them and just why they’ll be missed. This couple preserve their departed Aunt Sophia’s delicious meatball recipe for future generations.
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CELEBRATE THAT UNIQUE PERSON
From grandad and his snazzy wardrobe, to cousin Jane and her wedding cake making skills. Feature that special person in their own celebration page.
“Nothing is ever really l ost to us as lo we remembe ng as r it.” -L.M. Montg omery
STUNNING DIGITAL EFFECTS
FEATURE YOUR VENUE
From your historic venue’s impressive grounds to the bespokely created cocktails greeting guests on arrival, all of your hard work and planning can now be showcased like never before.
It’s My Magazine incorporates fabulous shots with beautiful post production techniques, utilising a range of contemporary layouts and spreads.
YOUR GIFTS:YOUR ADS
In keeping with the magazine theme, from rings to bouquets, your gifts and love tokens can now be transformed into a realistic advert, further giving your album the appearance of a luxury magazine whilst showcasing your beautiful mementos in style.
CREDIT WHERE ITS DUE
What better way to show your appreciation to your supportive bridal party team than dedicating their own page? From helpful hens to bashful bridesmaids, let them know how much you really care.
THE STORY CONTINUES...
What other wedding capturing service allows you to extend the action beyond the big day? Your honeymoon is a part of your experience and should be included as standard. From trekking in the Himalayas to a beach break in the Seychelles, the only thing missing is your It’s My Magazine to thumb through.
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PACKAGES Whether you are interested in ten copies of an It’s My Life for your nearest and dearest or 200 wedding magazine favours for your guests, It’s My Magazine can provide you with just the right package to capture your own slice of history.
DIAMOND AUTOGRAPH Weddings
PLATINUM SIGNATURE Weddings
It’s My Magazine is proud to present the ultimate Diamond package, our prestigious, all inclusive offering sure to cover your entire journey. Your wedding, your memories, our unique luxury heirloom. In our quest for perfection, our Diamond package will allow you to relax on your big day, confident that we will perfectly document all of your hard work and exquisite tastes, within a beautifully crafted product.
Designed to be touched and seen, It’s My Magazine have created a truly magnificent Platinum package which really distinguishes your special event from the rest. Delivering on quality, the It’s My Magazine Platinum package has been tailored to suit discerning couples who still want that little bit extra. All of our services can include a proposal package and engagement shoot as standard.
DIAMOND SERVICES Personal Production Co-ordinator Designer Journalist and Sub Editor 120 Pages PHOTOGRAPHY 2 X Photographers 10 hours Videography Engagement Pre- wedding shoot CAPTURE A2 Wall hanging Wedding favours Reception Slideshow\Traditional Album Illustration commission Digital e-version edition
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PLATINUM SERVICES Personal Production Co-ordinator Designer Journalist and Sub Editor 80 Pages PHOTOGRAPHY 2 X Photographers 8 hours CAPTURE Printing 30 copies Traditional Album Digital e-version edition
t’s My Magazine editions are bespoke heirlooms built to your individual specification which is why your investment varies dependent on your requirements. As a general guide, prices start at £595 and can be adapted to suit most budgets. The key determining factor is usually the number of copies you require against the number of pages you desire. With flexible payment options and your ability to order anything from ten to over a thousand copies, let It’s My Magazine capture your occasion in style. Get in touch with our team who would be happy to provide you with an immediate quote, call 020 3086 8982 today.
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GOLD STANDARD Non-Weddings
SILVER SELECTION Non-Weddings
The Gold package is a perfect way to document smaller, more intimate occasions and events like birthdays and life story capture in a beautiful keepsake. This time piece starts at 48 pages and is also available in handbag A5 size. Offering the ultimate in timeless elegance and sophisitication the outstanding quality remains unparalled.
New to the market - our accessibly sweet 24 page edition which will have you and your loved ones beaming with pleasure. Now available in both pre and post event options, for use as a wedding favour, or simply as an accompaniment to a traditional album. Similarly ideal for presenting life stories and all non-wedding events, this package does not include photography.
GOLD SERVICES Consultation Designer Journalist 48 Pages PHOTOGRAPHY 1X Photographer (Optional) CAPTURE Printing 20 copies
SILVER SERVICES Consultation Semi-templated design Editorial service 24 pages CAPTURE Printing 10 copies
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For your eyes only
The average wedding package consists of research, planning, editorial, photography, design and page layouts. Our photographers all offer “traditional” photo albums and you do have the option to receive an e-version edition of your heirloom. Hard cover versions also available. info@itsmymagazine.com | 2017
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hether you’re ordering ten or a few hundred as wedding favours, if you would like your loved ones to contribute towards your very own It’s My Magazine, then it’s a very simple process. You will be assigned a personalised account where family and friends can donate towards your heirloom, in addition to leaving their message for possible inclusion. For an unbeatable gift, surprise a loved one with their own It’s My Magazine heirloom. A romantic token from a doting husband to an appreciated wife, or an anniversary gift for the grandparents, It’s My Magazine allows a rich slice of your family life and history to be fully captured. Alternatively you may wish to capture the life story of a well respected elderly relative, the It’s My Life series really is the ultimate gift.
From It’s My Baby to It’s My Graduation, proud parents can uniquely document the development of their bundles of joy, from their first shaky steps across the sitting room, to confident strides towards the graduation podium. Including a range of resources and mediums ranging from photos and interviews, to old school reports and humorous stories submitted by their peers, It’s My Magazine will creatively present your child’s life within a professional, high definition luxury edition. The fabulous It’s My Party collection covers any age, from sweet sixteen to sultry sixty and above. As your magazine is only ever as good as your pictures, let us do the hard work for you, surprise your loved one with a glamorous photo shoot where they can really revel in the VIP treatment.
Prices range from £595 and are dependent upon the number of copies requested and number of pages preferred. A member of the team would be happy to provide an immediate quote in line with your requirements.
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Turning memories into gifts... From a Wish you were here feature to a StyleFile fashion watch page, your guests can be a part of your It’s My Magazine experience by sponsoring a page or you can purchase gift vouchers for your loved one to enjoy the ultimate present.
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llow your guests to be a part of something special by arranging an It’s My Magazine gift list for your guests. Here they can sponsor a page with the average single page gift averaging £39.00 or £75.00 for a double page spread. They can then include a personalised message within their page spreading their love and well wishes to you and yours.
Gift Vouchers Available in any currency, you can purchase a gift voucher directly from It’s My Magazine. We will print you a paper version which can be given as a gift inside a card. e will also email an e-version to the recipient. They will then be able to activate their voucher and decide which product they would like to purchase. You may decide to buy a voucher for someone who has already commissoned a magazine which can be redeemed for anything from a magazine to a VIP photo shoot. In this case, the amount will be deducted from thier account and both your recipient and yourself will receive notification of this. Alternatively you can use your own images to commission your very own personalised gift voucher, from It’s My Baby to It’s My Wedding. Get in touch to find out how we can help you turn your memories into gifts.
Another bright idea... Do you have great vendors who deserve a shout out? From your wedding planner and caterer to your venue or even gown designer; introduce your fabulous suppliers to It’s My Magazine, and if they decide to receive a star feature within your magazine, any monies received will be deducted from the final cost of your heirloom.
You’re a STAR
CELEBRATING A Birthday? Are you or a loved one approaching a pivotal milestone birthday and proud of the achievements? Perhaps you’re about to embark on that adventure you’ve been delaying or just achieved that weight loss goal or image make-over in time to become fabulous at fifty- What ever the reason or age It’s My Magazine is looking for you!
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n addition to your heirloom being a testament to your life or special occasion, we also like to explore our client’s interests, hobbies and desires. Working with our professional journalists, we can create beautiful feature articles providing further insight into your home life, career achievements or the cultural origins behind some of your family’s traditions and funny stories.
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A perfect gift to yourself, parent or loved one, we preserve it all for the enjoyment of future generations. Whilst we can’t yet travel back in time, thankfully It’s My Magazine can capture it, allowing a rich slice of your family life and history to be fully documented. Do something different and give someone the perfect present this year, the gift of time!
Why you deserve to have it all
Whilst entertaining your guests with a fabulous party within a fairytale setting is ideal, don’t forget to emerge with something beautiful that showcases all of your efforts once those magical ten hours have elapsed. You’ve paid for it, so why limit yourself...?
WEDDINGS ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN ONE DAY
Your story began way before the big “I Do!” . Let us capture it all, from the love story all the way through to the honeymoon. After all, why limit yourself to only documenting six hours when you don’t have to?
CAPTURE YOUR FAMILY TRADITIONS
Your heirloom is a beautiful way to ensure that your family history is documented. Love Granny’s delicious cake recipe which you’d hate to be forgotten? We’ll create a page that looks fabulously authentic and will have future generations smacking their lips.
BE THE BEST YOU
Who else can have an army of award winning photographers, designers and journalists at their beck and call? Commission a transformational photoshoot and really utilise our team’s post production artistic skills to finesse and refine your images - hands up for the best social media profile picture in town!
IT’S MAGIC! If the young whippersnapper Harry Styles of One Direction fame can benefit from a spot of touching up, then why not you?
PARTY ON POST PHOTOGRAPHER
Traditional photographers limit your album to purely their own images. Question, what happens when they leave after the first dance? Your big day ends there. Not so with It’s My Magazine, we welcome great pictures from your loved ones, Facebook, Instagram, etc. It’s your party, your album so you shouldn’t be limited. If you’ve hired your venue until 3am, ensure you document every second if you so wish.
A GREAT WEDDING FAVOUR
No matter how well planned weddings are, there will always be gaps in the programme, and ItsMy is perfect to fill it. A lull whilst the speeches are being organised? Table 38 last to be called for the buffet meal? Let guests flip through your story whilst they wait.
YOUR ALBUM, IT’S YOUR ALBUM! You will have to live with this memento, so why not personalise it to the fullest. In addition to traditional features, we can include playful features like your Hen & Stag spreads or Eligible Bachelor of the Month page.
RELIVE THE ROMANCE
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Whilst we’ve emphasised that the sky’s literally the limit here are a few fabulous photo shoot ideas creative folks are indulging in as part of their stunning magazines, cakes, shoes and charter planes to the ready!
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UNDERWATER SHOOT?
UNLEASHED CREATIVITY
Proposal Party
Trash the Dress
Engagement shoots
Your ultimate love story starts here. Many romantic gentlemen are keen to ensure that the big “I do” moment is as spectacular as possible, staging out of this world proposal affairs. After chartering a jet for a fun filled weekend in Paris, shopping and sightseeing, a picturesque proposal on the Champs-Élysées which is captured by our special photographers. The couple are then whisked back to the UK where their loved ones are waiting for a celebration party. Nothing is missed and we can just about guarantee a Yes! If stretched for time, or planning just isn’t your thing, our reliable event professionals can plan the whole experience from start to finish.
Whilst the idea of purposefully defacing a dress is sacrilege to most, you’ll be delighted to learn that the majority of dresses emerge unscathed after being cleaned. However, you probably will be booking a dry cleaning service post wedding anyway, so exhale. If however you still are uncomfortable with entering a tranquil lagoon or paint ball spattered war zone, then we can also source rental options for you. The resulting photo shoot is usually an informal, enjoyable experience designed to allow you to be as creative as you desire. What about if you’d love this option but you’re not getting married? Fret not, similar experiences can be arranged with any smart or unexpected attire.
As we steadfastly celebrate creativity, we encourage you to inform us of any ambitious concepts that you’d like brought to life. Whilst weddings are usually the only chance we get to embrace the outlandish and kooky, many are using creative shoots as the basis for their birthday or celebration magazines. If you have a bright idea, or even if you don’t yet, get in touch with our team to help get the juices flowing. You won’t be disappointed. As well as inclusion within your magazine, savvy clients are also using their shoot as the basis for their Save the Date invites. A bit camera shy? Our friendly, experienced photographers will do their utmost to put you at ease. It can also be a great opportunity to get some practice in before the big day.
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If you’re looking for a unique way to capture and enthrall your guests in equal measure, then try something new. Commission your own personalised Instaboard Frame which can feature your names, wedding date and any other information you’d like documented. Available in sizes to fit 2-3 or 3-4, set up your own photo corner and guests can email, tweet or facebook the images over to you - a great way to see how the party was progressing whilst you were busy hosting. Hire one of our Roving Reporters to man your frame if you’d prefer the pictures collected automatically, the choice is yours. One thing’s for sure, with this board, you can definitely see where the party’s at!
What would your little nipper do when confronted with a beautiful cake and given absolutely free rein? Like to find out...? If like many parents you’re struggling to come up with a innovative way to celebrate your child’s birthday, or we just piqued your curiosity, then consider the latest style of baby photography to hit our shores. Whether in a natural outdoor setting or surrounded by balloons, we can accommodate any theme. Within a safe, warm environment, your child will be encouraged to eat, beat but not retreat from a culinary creation of your choice whilst a professional snapper captures the results. Yes there will be mess, and probably a touch of mayhem, but...why not...?
Have you bought a great vintage outfit seemingly bursting with history and wondered about it’s origins? Our great partners can research the background of your piece as well as arrange a fabulous photoshoot featuring your own beloved collection of favourites. Alternatively, as babies are often swamped in a special outfit one moment, but have outgrown it the next, feature their great gifts or toys within a studio photo shoot where our fabulous designers can then work their magic to either create your own bespoke magazine adverts or centerpiece fashion spread. Years from now you can fondly remember just how cherished baby’s belongings were and who bought them with love. info@itsmymagazine.com | 2017
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AntHony and Nicole Why we LOVE It’s My Magazine “The perfect heirloom for future generations!”
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MEET THE Photographers
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rt is very subjective, but stunning pictures are stunning pictures. We highly value the talent, patience and instinctive eye for capturing great shots that our photographers possess. A tasteful combination of traditional and contemporary, quirky shots are the ultimate ingredients for an outstanding It’s My Magazine.
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You may already have your desired photographer or still be searching, either way It’s My Magazine can work with you to bring your dreams to life. We have a selection of professional, experienced wedding photographers that we work with who are ideally placed to translate your vision into print. For further information about any of our photographers, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Roland.o when the look of luxury elegance is paramount and you aspire to create a picturesque, haute couture feel to your wedding album
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If vibrant colour, picturesque landscapes and intricate details are paramount, consider a photographer who really has ‘the eye’...
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DumitrEL FORMER FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER DUMITREL’S STYLE OF PHOTOGRAPHY PERFECTLY COMPLIMENTS ANY STYLE CONSCIOUS BRIDE. GET READY FOR YOUR VIP MOMENT.
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ith the bride and groom forever in his focus, Dumitrel’s fashion photography background is a tremendous asset to his photo capturing style. Coming from a world where image is everything, Dumitrel is keen to ensure your brand is represented to the glamourous level you’d expect in the pages of Vogue magazine.
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When Dumitrel suggested a water based engagement shoot, I was floored - seeing how they came out, it was worth all of the effort, and his direction was superb! -Leo Mills
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Phil and Norma Jean Why We LOVE It’s My Magazine “Be the star of your very own Vogue-style publication!” A couple more in love with London couldn’t be found, as illustrated with their creative pre-wedding photoshoot throughout the map of their London based love story. What better choice of wedding venue than the Chiswick Dining Rooms nestled in the heart of London’s Barbican for a romantic couple who found love in a hopeful place.
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We really did impress our family and friends with this truly unique way of keeping and sharing moments that would otherwise be just a distant memory. We did just that, and have been overwhelmed with the results, and know that you will too!” -Phil Smithson-King
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TRANSFORM TO PERFORM! Bride to be Norma-Jean knew that there were a few pounds that she needed to shake off to feel her best for the big day and she tracked her achievements within her very own Sweating For The Wedding page
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IRENE SINCLAIR Why I LOVE It’s My Magazine
“I was blown away, what a fantastic surprise.”
“ From a carefree childhood spent romping in the rich pastures of Guyana to being selected as the featured face of a Dove campaign with bilboards in New York’s Times Square at the ripe old age of 96, Irene Sinclair is one woman who is proof that it’s never too late to try something new. As the matriarch of a beautiful family, what better way than to celebrate her 106th birthday than with her very own It’s My Life magazine, preserving her captivating life story.
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Working with It’s My Magazine was a great experience. As soon as we discovered this fantastic service, I knew that this would be a fitting tribute to a powerfully inspirational woman, and one that she could actually enjoy whilst she was alive, and truly appreciate how loved and admired she is. The journey of making this magazine was really smooth and easy, particularly considering the extremely short deadline we needed to accommodate her ceremony which was held at the fabulous Dorchester. Here’s to many more years Irene! -Sherry Ann Dixon, Editor and Founder of The Awesome You Awards, of which Irene Sinclair was the very first recipient
A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE Irene being presented with her It’s My Life magazine by her local Mayor and her nearest and dearest. So beloved is she, that she even received a personal birthday message from the High Commissioner of Guyana and the Guyanese Embassy!
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BECOME AN AFFILIATE Are you in the wedding or events industry and keen to introduce your clients to the industry’s best kept secret? With fabulous commission opportunities and great training, It’s My Magazine may be the boost your business needs.
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he It’s My Magazine Experience offers our affiliates an easy, creative way to add a premium service their current packages. There are many benefits for joining now; eSuperb rates of commission eAll of your hard work and planning can now be documented within a stunning heirloom, which your bride and her loved ones will never dispose of. eYou can receive new client marketing tools on a regular basis, at no additional cost to you eBoth you and your services can feature on our website, within our blog and promotion through our other social media channels, each time you recommend a booking client to us eEasily send your client’s copies through the post or digitally to your additional branches or outlets, globally showcasing your work eLeave coffee table copies everywhere as the best calling card imaginable eE-versions of your client’s magazine for your blog Working with ItsMy means the opportunities are endless. So why not explore them for your brand?
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TRAINING TO INSPIRE CONFIDENCE We are happy to offer you training to best enable you to confidently inform your clients of the various packages available. This training will take you through the steps of successful client engagement and you should also experience the benefits if this training is applied to your own business. Already listed as one of the UK’s top three most innovative businesses, offering It’s My Magazine to your discerning clients is a unique opportunity to emerge one step ahead of your competitors. Flexible enough to fit in with your current commitments, we can let you know why working with us works for you. For further information about how your business might benefit from an It’s My Magazine affiliation, contact: info@itsmymagazine.com. Tel:020 3086 8982
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