We handcraft custom albums and boxes for photographers. Michael's education and training began many years ago in Pasadena where he attended ArtCenter College of Design and trained as a graphic & package designer for many years. After a challenging time in his career, Michael felt a new calling and direction in his profession. Always having an interest in fine art photography, Michael soon learned
this new love of photography from a close friend/photographer and began photographing weddings along with learning the ancient art of bookmaking at a local center for the book arts. While photographing weddings, Michael felt a need for a classic style album as well as contemporary handmade boxes for prints. Michael began his research working with photographers, training under a master bookbinder from England and soon found a need for a matted album. Six months later, Michael developed a handmade matted album. That was 17 years ago and many albums made...our vision is still the same today as it was in 1999. To always love what we do, provide the best customer service, design and develop high quality, fine, handmade products which will preserve cherished photographs for a lifetime. Our exclusive albums and boxes offer a clean simple and contemporary look captured in a timeless piece. All of our products are designed and handcrafted of archival museum quality materials in our San Francisco studio. Married for 20 years to his wife and 'journeymate' Cynthia and raising their three teens/preteen... A native San Franciscan which in Michael's mind is the best place to live and breath. Michael finds refreshment in the outdoors...camping along the coastal redwoods or biking through the city for a great cup of Philz coffee. And above all, Michael's abilities are nothing without his faith in Jesus Christ who gives him renewed strength to live and love life 'each day' to the fullest. For the love of creating,
Michael Chinn
