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Last fall I put out the call for photographers who had “gone green” with their packaging, but unfortunately received no response. Since then I’ve had multiple viewer requests to feature a guest post by a “green” photographer. The problem was finding one, or them finding me. Until now.

Green or not, this packaging leaves me saying “WOW!” It’s simply perfection. So sit back and enjoy the eco-friendly packaging of Caroline Ghetes Photography.

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Caroline Ghetes

Inside the photo proof box. The box is 100% biodegradable.

Caroline Ghetes

Another look at the outside of the photo proof box all wrapped up.

Caroline Ghetes

Caroline Ghetes

I hand-stamped my logo on this really neat handmade paper. Then I hand-stamped the word “photos” on these recycled chip-board hang tags. I’ve attached all tags & wrapped the boxes in 100% natural raffia ribbon.

Caroline Ghetes

Here’s a look at the CD my brides get. A photo is printed on a label and then adhered to the CD.

Caroline Ghetes

Caroline Ghetes

I use these natural hemp CD cases from Loktah. I LOVE their stuff!

Caroline Ghetes

Caroline Ghetes

The CD’s are placed on a bed of Natural Coarse Wood Excelsior, inside this 100% biodegradable black box.

Caroline Ghetes

Caroline Ghetes

Then the CD box is wrapped with Raffia ribbon and more hang tags are attached.

Caroline Ghetes

And there you go!

Caroline Ghetes

Caroline Ghetes

Caroline Ghetes

A little peek at the envelope which contains the reproduction release & lab recommendations.

Caroline Ghetes

An overall look of the finished product. The shopping bag is a 100% recycled Euro Tote.

Because of her extensive research into green boutique packaging, Caroline sells her vendor and product list rather than sharing it online. The cost for this collected information is $25.00 USD. You can read more of the details at her blog.

100% of every transaction will be donated to support my missions trip to Romania in 2010, in support of my father’s evangelistic travels. It will involve church revivals, visiting & helping orphanages, remodeling for poor families, photography for the needy & of course some documentary photography as well…In addition to telling you the resources I used to make my own packaging, I will include some more names in there that I did not use, but may work for you.

Thank you, Caroline, for proving it can be done—and that it can be done to perfection!

There’s much more in store for this week and we’re only half-way through. Don’t forget to check in daily!

If you’re interested in having your own business packaging, marketing ideas, or photography-related products featured please contact me (my e-mail is in the sidebar and is robyn @ this domain – or you can leave a comment).

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3 Responses to “vert classique”

  1. 1
    Caroline Ghetes  on February 24th, 2010

    Thanks so much for the package feature. You did such a great job with the layout and presentation of it all : ) Also, LOVE your photography and marketing ideas!!

  2. 2
    adore amore  on February 24th, 2010

    Very organic. Love the simplicity.

  3. 3
    Heather Lickliter  on February 25th, 2010

    ::sigh:: I LOVE this, and I want to do this too, one day.