Here is how I make my albums and I love this setup. To set it up, I do meet in-person with clients when ordering and I use the ProSelect software to design my albums. Basically, I offer only square sizes as they are easily increased/decreased for the appropriate book size. I then have many different layout options that are very basic (2 verticals, 1 full spread, 4 squares, etc) and I simply design the book right in front of the client. They offer input as to what are their favorites, but I am in control of the layout and I work pretty fast to show them a finished layout. It takes about 30 minutes to get through one of my books but by the end of it, I have proof confirmation on the layout without any additional time or back and forth. It is a dream compared to sending proofs via email or doing designs that can have a lot of re-edits. I definitely recommend this method!