Get Ready to Be Amazed by Bay Photo Albums
We have some exciting news: BRI albums will be fulfilled by Bay Photo!
Bay Photo Lab has been trusted by Professional Photographers and Artists since 1976. Their experts uphold the same exacting album standards you have come to expect from BRI.
Switching to Bay Photo is Easy
Open a Bay Photo Account
Head to bayphoto.com and in the upper right corner, click the My Account icon, then Get an Account. When you sign up for a Bay Photo account, you'll receive 25% off your first order!
Choose Your Ordering Method
Order Bay Photo albums in any of their industry-leading ordering solutions: BayROES, online ordering, and BayDesigner. Compare Bay Photo ordering solutions.
We're Here for You
We're dedicated to your success and a smooth transition. Bay Photo support is available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Pacific Time. Chat with a Bay Photo expert!
Which Bay Photo Album is Right for Me?
In this video, we'll show you which Bay Photo album is the best alternative for each BRI album. We'll also highlight features that are available only at Bay Photo!
Pacific Album
The Bay Photo Pacific Album offers many of the covers and features found in BRI's Echo, Glacier, Tuscany, Sierra, and Mosaic Albums.
COVERS in Acrylic, Wood, Metal, Photowrap, Leather, Linen, Leatherette
SIZES from 4x6" to 18x18"
PAGES are Flushmount with Thick or Thin inserts
Sunrise Album
The Bay Photo Sunrise Album features a leatherette cover, creased pages, and an economical price point similar to the BRI Heritage Album.
COVERS in Photowrap, Leather, Linen, Leatherette
SIZES from 5x5" to 12x12"
PAGES are Back-to-Back (no inserts)
Softbound Album
The Bay Photo Softbound Album combines aspects of the BRI Heritage and Echo Albums with thin rigid pages, microgutter, and a full-wrap photo cover - all at an economical price.
COVERS in Photowrap
SIZES from 4x6" to 12x12"
PAGES are Flushmount with Thin Inserts
Exclusively at Bay Photo
40% Off Sample Albums
Bay Photo offers a generous 40% discount on studio sample albums. Samples help clients imagine how their own album will look or inspire clients to dream big and increase their overall spend. Find out how to order a studio sample.
Metal & Acrylic Covers
Bay Photo offers metal and acrylic print album covers with even more options than BRI! The Bay Photo Pacific Album allows a metal or acrylic cover in 12 album sizes. Pair the metal or acrylic with over 50 spine-wrap materials including leather, leatherette, or fabric. Plus, you can add a metal cover on the front only or the front & back.
More Photo Cover Options
The Bay Photo Pacific Album gives you several choices in photo covers: a full-wrap photo (not shown), a half-wrap photo (left), or photo cut-out (right). When you select a half-wrap or cut-out photo, pair it with one of 50+ material covers, including leather, leatherette, or fabric.
What Bay Photo customers have to say...
"My clients love their Bay Photo albums...nearly all my senior portrait clients purchase an album for their session.
I love the substantial feel of the pages in the Bay Photo Pacific Album. The protective coating ensure they can be handled over and over without risking damage."
--Roxanne Elise
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I order?
Bay Photo has several ordering options; the most popular is their online album design tool. To learn more and get started, see their large selection of video tutorials.
Do I need to create a separate account at Bay Photo or will my BRI account information transfer over?
BRI and Bay Photo customer accounts are separate. In order to use Bay Photo's ordering software, you will need to open a Bay Photo account.
Which Bay Photo album is best for me?
In our helpful video above, we walk through each BRI album and suggest its comparable Bay Photo album.
I pre-sold a BRI album for an event next year. Will BRI be able to make the album?
We will accept BRI album orders until August 31, 2023. After that time, you will need to order albums from Bay Photo. If you would like recommendations on the best Bay Photo album for your needs, please watch our helpful video above or feel free to contact us.
Does Bay Photo offer Companion Books?
Bay Photo sells Sunrise Albums and Bay Books with many of the same features as BRI Companion Books. These will need to be ordered separately from your primary Bay Photo album.
I designed my album in Cascade. Will my client still be able to review it before printing?
For current Cascade users, the Approve My Album feature will be available until August 31, 2023.
My client has not yet approved their album for printing and I designed the album in Cascade. What are my options?
For current Cascade users, we will accept BRI album orders until August 31, 2023. If your client is not ready to order by that date, you can export your Cascade album pages as flattened JPEGS to order an album from Bay Photo. If you would like recommendations on the best Bay Photo album for your needs, please watch our helpful video above or feel free to contact us.
How much time will I have to reset my studio's package pricing?
The last day for us to receive BRI album orders will be August 31, 2023. Beyond that time, please plan your pricing according to Bay Photo's album lines. You'll find many BRI and Bay Photo album prices are comparable.
Can I still access option and pricing information for BRI albums and books?
Yes, click the following links for detailed product information:
Will I be able to access to my past BRI invoices?
You will continue to have access to your past BRI invoices by logging into My Account at blackriverimaging.com.