Hand crafted custom made portfolio books and boxes for people in the creative industries.

We rarely make hundreds of anything and often we just make one, but we make it well. From photographs to sketches to design work, a bespoke portfolio that reflects who you are is your perfect showcase.

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Have a look at some of our previous work that we have done for other creatives

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11x17 photographers screw post portfolio book with embossed personalised cover
Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.

11x17 Photography Portfolio

Blue fabric swatch book binder on wooden floor with gold foil logo embossed on the cover
Case Bound Screw Post Binder bespoke luxury presentation binder with custom materials and personalised finish by Hartnack and Company

A2 Screw Post Binder Swatch Book

High quality A3 photographers portfolio book personalised in white book cloth in a landscape format with branded logo embossed on the cover
Case Bound Screw Post Binder bespoke luxury presentation binder with custom materials and personalised finish by Hartnack and Company

A3 Landscape Portfolio

Brown leather personalised photographers portfolio book with flip over presentation format with blind embossed logo
black leather screw post binder in luxury veg tan leather by Hartnack & Co

A3 Leather Flip-Over Portfolio

A3 photographers screw post portfolio book with personalised cover with blue embossed logo
Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.

A3 Photography Portfolio

White luxury clamshell presentation box with blue logo custom printed on the cover placed on a blue background
Custom made luxury Clamshell Box bespoke presentation box with strong double thick walls and custom sizing options by Hartnack & Co.

A3 Presentation Box

Custom made quality A3 photographers portfolio screw post binder with personalised plaque and white foil emboss.
Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.

A3 Landscape Portfolio Book

Personalised A4 leather photographers portfolio book with embossed logo on the cover. hand made by Hartnack and Co
black leather screw post binder in luxury veg tan leather by Hartnack & Co

A4 leather photography portfolio

custom made white clamshell box file with black cut out stripe and black foil embossed logo
Custom made luxury Box File custom made bespoke presentation binder with magnetic closure and custom ring binder mechanism by Hartnack and Company

Art Collectors Box File

luxury landscape screw post presentation binder for photographer in green fabric with blind embossed cover on a black fabric slipcase
Case Bound Screw Post Binder bespoke luxury presentation binder with custom materials and personalised finish by Hartnack and Company

11 x 17 Portfolio Book and Slipcase

Custom made A3 portfolio book screw post binder in black and green with personalised cover and spine. Handmade by Hartnack and Co
Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.

A3 Design Portfolio Book

green screw post landscape portfolio book with copper foil personalisation on the cover
Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.

A4 Photographers Portfolio Book

full colour printed personalised A4 screw post portfolio binder cover
Exposed Screw Post Binder in beige fabric with gold screws, a luxury bespoke presentation binder by Hartnack and Company.

A4 Student Design Portfolio Book

A3 black buckram photographers portfolio book with grey personalised name plaque
Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.

Photographers Portfolio Book

Personalised photographers portfolio book in black and white fabric
Case Bound Screw Post Binder bespoke luxury presentation binder with custom materials and personalised finish by Hartnack and Company

Portfolio Book and Slipcase

silver buckram screw post binder with red personalised cover sitting in clamshell box
Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.

Designers Portfolio Book and Storage Box

screw post portfolio binder with white inner cover and red pocket corner pocket and black vertical pocket
Exposed Screw Post Binder in beige fabric with gold screws, a luxury bespoke presentation binder by Hartnack and Company.

Design Portfolio Book

A3 landscape portfolio book in grey book cloth with yellow lining and blind debossed personalised cover
Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.

A3 Landscape Portfolio Book

high quality custom made black a3 landscape luxury portfolio book with purple personalised name plaque
Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.

A3 Portfolio Book

high quality metallic pewter clamshell photographers portfolio box with black foil personalised cover
Custom made luxury Clamshell Box bespoke presentation box with strong double thick walls and custom sizing options by Hartnack & Co.

Photographers A2 Portfolio Print Box

blue box with blue drawer with leather handles and a brown leather luxury album
black leather screw post binder in luxury veg tan leather by Hartnack & Co

Photographers Portfolio Book and Box

large a3 clamshell portfolio print box in black fabric with copper oil personalisation
Drop Back Box luxury bespoke clamshell presentation box with magnetic closures, handcrafted by Hartnack and Company.

Photographers Print Portfolio Box

illustrators
Custom made luxury Box File custom made bespoke presentation binder with magnetic closure and custom ring binder mechanism by Hartnack and Company

Artists Presentation Portfolio Box

blue and red custom made clamshell box personalised with blind embossed cover
Custom made luxury Clamshell Box bespoke presentation box with strong double thick walls and custom sizing options by Hartnack & Co.

Clamshell Portfolio Box

high quality 11x17 portfolio book screw post binder in clamshell presentation box
Drop Back Box luxury bespoke clamshell presentation box with magnetic closures, handcrafted by Hartnack and Company.

Portfolio and Matching Portfolio Storage Box

custom made luxury presentation box in orange and pink with gold foil personalisation
Custom made luxury Clamshell Box bespoke presentation box with strong double thick walls and custom sizing options by Hartnack & Co.

Stationery Designers Presentation Box

beautiful screw post portfolio book and slipcase in white fabric on yellow background with black logo embossed on cover
Case Bound Screw Post Binder bespoke luxury presentation binder with custom materials and personalised finish by Hartnack and Company

Photographers 11 x 14 Portfolio Book & Slipcase

Custom made personalised portfolio book with slipcase and clamshell storage box embossed with black foil
Drop Back Box luxury bespoke clamshell presentation box with magnetic closures, handcrafted by Hartnack and Company.

Illustrators Presentation Box

11x14 photography portfolio book and slipcase in grey fabric and white foil personalised cover and spine
Luxury lined slipcase for book or portfolio binder covered in hard wearing cloth or leather

11 x 14 Photographers Portfolio Book and Slipcase

silver portfolio book with cut out window and orange cut out window
Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.

Design Portfolio Book

luxury brown leather A3 professional photography portfolio book with embossed logo
black leather screw post binder in luxury veg tan leather by Hartnack & Co

Photographers Leather A3 Portfolio Book

A3 photography portfolio book screw post binder in white and yellow buckram with yellow foil personalisation embossed on the cover
Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.

Photography Portfolio

It's bespoke. Everything we make is to your specification.

We don't have have anything "off the shelf and ready to go", it is all custom made and bespoke to you. Just like walking into a tailors or dress maker, you decide on everything from the type of product, it's size, it's format, it's outer cover, it's inner cover, whether it has pockets and lastly and most importantly, your branding.

Choose your materials

Firstly what material and what colours for your portfolio? There's no extra charge for having more than one colour and if you click the link below it'll take you to our swatch page.
We're also more than happy to send out cuttings of any fabric or leather you want to see a sample off in your hands.

Swatch Page
embossing a piece of leather with a hand blocking machine

Personalise it the way you want

We have the most simple of options, which is you choose to have your name in one of our house fonts, of which there are a few.

You may well have your own branding in which case you can send us your logo and we can emboss that.

Below is a link to what we can offer to make your portfolio book or portfolio box truelly yours.

Personalisation Guide

A selection of some of the products most commonly used for portfolios books and boxes.

Below is a small collection of products that are purchased and used as portfolio books and portfolio boxes. The link to the right will take you to the full collection page for creatives.

Full collection
Leather Exposed Screw Post Menu binder in luxury veg tanned leather by Hartnack and Company.
Leather Exposed Screw Post Menu binder in luxury veg tanned leather by Hartnack and Company.
Leather Exposed Screw Post Menu binder in luxury veg tanned leather by Hartnack and Company.
Leather Exposed Screw Post Binder

From

£95.83 £115.00

Including VAT

So simple, but as a portfolio, binder or menu so wonderful and popular. The leather is the key to this exceptionally tactile portfolio. We use our 3.5mm thick Italian veg tanned, top grain leather, which just begs to be picked up and handled. The portfolio comes in A4 size or 8.5" x 11 and takes to personalisation exceptionally well.

Sizes available:

International: A4
American: 8.5" x 11"

Format:

Portrait and Landscape

Leather Colours:

Brown, Dark Brown, Black

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Exposed Screw Post Binder in beige fabric with gold screws, a luxury bespoke presentation binder by Hartnack and Company.
Exposed Screw Post Binder in beige fabric with gold screws, a luxury bespoke presentation binder by Hartnack and Company.
Exposed Screw Post Binder in beige fabric with gold screws, a luxury bespoke presentation binder by Hartnack and Company.
Bespoke Exposed Screw Post Binder

From

£124.17 £149.00

Including VAT

Luxury, individually hand made and bespoke, simple screw post binder available in a wide variety of colours, materials and personalisation options.

Sizes available:

International: A4 | 12" x 12" | 11" x 14" | A3 | A3+ | A2 | + custom sizes
American: 8.5" x 11" | 12" x 12" | 11" x 14" | 11" x 17" | 19" x 13" | + custom sizes

Format:

Portrait and Landscape

Cover materials available:

Book Cloth, Buckram coated Cloth, Faux (vegan) Leather, Genuine Leather

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Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.
Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.
Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.
Bespoke Hidden Screw Post Binder

From

£175.00 £210.00

Including VAT

Luxury, individually hand crafted and bespoke elegant screw post binder ideal for presentations. It can be made in any size and format and in the widest variety of colours, materials and personalisation options.

Sizes available:

International: A4 | 12" x 12" | 11" x 14" | A3 | A3+ | A2 | + custom sizes
American: 8.5" x 11" | 12" x 12" | 11" x 14" | 11" x 17" | 19" x 13" | + custom sizes

Format:

Portrait and Landscape

Cover materials available:

Book Cloth, Buckram coated Cloth, Faux (vegan) Leather

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black leather screw post binder in luxury veg tan leather by Hartnack & Co
black leather screw post binder in luxury veg tan leather by Hartnack & Co
black leather screw post binder in luxury veg tan leather by Hartnack & Co
Leather Screw Post Binder (Portfolio)

From

£187.50 £225.00

Including VAT

Consisting of a single piece of 3.5mm thick, Italian veg tanned leather that has been tumble finished to give it softness and texture. To this is attached a back board covered in book cloth and a hinged screw and post mechanism. Add text and a logo and you have an outstanding personalised luxury presentation book, guest book or album.

Sizes available:

International: A4 | 12" x 12" | 11" x 14" | 12" x 12 | A3 | A3+ (landscape)
American: 8.5" x 11" | 11" x 14" | 12" x 12" | 11" x 17" |

Format:

Portrait and Landscape

Leather Colours:

Brown, Dark Brown, Black

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Custom made luxury Box File custom made bespoke presentation binder with magnetic closure and custom ring binder mechanism by Hartnack and Company
Custom made luxury Box File custom made bespoke presentation binder with magnetic closure and custom ring binder mechanism by Hartnack and Company
Custom made luxury Box File custom made bespoke presentation binder with magnetic closure and custom ring binder mechanism by Hartnack and Company
Bespoke Drop Back Box File

From

£248.33 £298.00

Including VAT

Luxury box files Individually hand crafted and bespoke, that can be made in any size with ring binder mechanisms ranging from 25mm to 100mm. Furthermore these are also available in the widest variety of fabrics, leathers, colours and personalisation options. Hand made to the highest quality, our drop back box binders will provide you the ideal personalised storage solution.

Sizes available:

International: A4 | 12" x 12" | A3 + custom sizes
American: 8.5" x 11" | 12" x 12" | 11" x 17" + custom sizes

Format:

Portrait and Landscape

Cover materials available:

Book Cloth, Buckram coated cloth, Faux (vegan) Leather, Genuine Leather.

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Case Bound Screw Post Binder bespoke luxury presentation binder with custom materials and personalised finish by Hartnack and Company
Case Bound Screw Post Binder bespoke luxury presentation binder with custom materials and personalised finish by Hartnack and Company
Case Bound Screw Post Binder bespoke luxury presentation binder with custom materials and personalised finish by Hartnack and Company
Bespoke Case Bound Screw Post Binder

From

£145.83 £175.00

Including VAT

Luxury, individually hand crafted and bespoke screw post binder ideal for a number of options where elegance and sophistication is key. It can be made in any size and format and in the widest variety of colours, materials and personalisation options.

Sizes available:

International: A4 | 12" x 12" | 11" x 14" | A3 | A3+ | A2 | + custom sizes
American: 8.5" x 11" | 12" x 12" | 11" x 14" | 11" x 17" | 19" x 13" | + custom sizes

Format:

Portrait and Landscape

Cover materials available:

Book Cloth, Buckram coated Cloth, Faux (vegan) Leather, Genuine Leather.

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Drop Back Box luxury bespoke clamshell presentation box with magnetic closures, handcrafted by Hartnack and Company.
Drop Back Box luxury bespoke clamshell presentation box with magnetic closures, handcrafted by Hartnack and Company.
Drop Back Box luxury bespoke clamshell presentation box with magnetic closures, handcrafted by Hartnack and Company.
Bespoke Drop Back Box

From

£240.83 £289.00

Including VAT

Individually hand crafted and bespoke drop back box, that can be made in any size and format and in the widest variety of colours, materials and personalisation options. A custom made box, hand made to the highest quality, this is the box that is the start of some of our stand out luxury presentation boxes.

Sizes available:

International: A4 | 12" x 12" | 11" x 14" | A3 | A3+ | A2 | + custom sizes
American: 8.5" x 11" | 12" x 12" | 11" x 14" | 11" x 17" | 19" x 13" | + custom sizes

Format:

Portrait and Landscape

Cover materials available:

Book Cloth, Buckram coated Cloth, Faux (vegan) Leather, Genuine Leather.

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A simple view of eveything we do.

Exposed Screw Post Binder in beige fabric with gold screws, a luxury bespoke presentation binder by Hartnack and Company.

Bespoke Exposed Screw Post Binder

Case Bound Screw Post Binder bespoke luxury presentation binder with custom materials and personalised finish by Hartnack and Company

Bespoke Case Bound Screw Post Binder

Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.

Bespoke Hidden Screw Post Binder

Ring Binder by Hartnack and Company, luxury bespoke custom made binder in rich burgundy textured cover.

Bespoke Ring Binder

Leather Ring Binder in rich brown veg tan leather for luxury bespoke presentation binder use.

Leather Ring Binder (Full Hide Veg Tan)

black leather screw post binder in luxury veg tan leather by Hartnack & Co

Leather Screw Post Binder (Portfolio)

Leather Exposed Screw Post Menu binder in luxury veg tanned leather by Hartnack and Company.

Leather Exposed Screw Post Binder

Leather Screw Post Menu, bespoke luxury vegan tan leather menu cover with soft texture and customisable posts.

Leather Screw Post Binder (PGB)

Custom made luxury Clamshell Box bespoke presentation box with strong double thick walls and custom sizing options by Hartnack & Co.

Bespoke Clamshell Box

Drop Back Box luxury bespoke clamshell presentation box with magnetic closures, handcrafted by Hartnack and Company.

Bespoke Drop Back Box

Custom made luxury Box File custom made bespoke presentation binder with magnetic closure and custom ring binder mechanism by Hartnack and Company

Bespoke Drop Back Box File

Leather Covered Box File in dark brown luxury leather, bespoke clamshell box file for presentation and portfolio use.

Bespoke Leather Covered Box File

How it's all made

It begins from scratch, You've decided everything, style, format, size, colour the whole lot. Then from that it begins with a piece of grey board, or leather that's cut out to size and the making your portfolio begins.

Jackie Hartnack cutting book board on her vintage guillotine board cutter
rolls of book cloth piled up in hartnack and co studio
detail shot of glue being added to a step jointed board used for making a bespoke clamshell box
preparing leather for hand made leather folders
a book cover being hand made with a bone folder
embossing a piece of leather with a hand blocking machine

Helpfull Tips & Guides

Ordering a binder, folder, presentaion box form hartnack and co

How do I order?

Despite your portfolio book or portfolio box being very bespoke, the whole thing can be done online. A quick guide with FAQ's can be found below.

Guide to ordering
luxury landscape screw post presentation binder for photographer in green fabric with blind embossed cover on a black fabric slipcase

How does personalisation work?

We charge depending upon how many embossing plates will be needed and then how many set-ups are required. An explanation can be found below.

Guide to artwork placement

I have my own logo, how do I send it?

It has to be either a vector image (all text outlined and not live), or a high res 300dpi image. More information can be found below.

Sending us your own artwork
printed photo pages in a leather album

A guide to photography portfolios

We can't claim to know a great deal about portfolios and which ones to buy (binders or boxes) but over the years here is a condenced version of what we've lean't.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is your delivery lead time?

We aim to dispatch delivery of personalised items between 3 - 4 week of having the order placed. Non personalised items can be between 1 - 2 weeks.
If the items is personalised, we find the things that can hold up delivery is confirmation of either the order or artwork proofs.
If you have a time critical order, please contact us prior to ordering to find out what our delivery time will be on you order.

How much is delivery?

Delivery to address's on the mainland of the United Kingdom is free. Delivery charges outside of this area vary depending on where you are in the world, and are calculated at the check out once you place in your address.

I want something that I can't see on your website, can you make it?

Most probably, yes. Sketch out what you'd like, photograph it with your phone and then email it to us. Include as much as information as you can. Just bear in my mind the prices of our current products and what you find on our Gallery, before it gets too complicated.

Can you send samples?

We can send samples of our products out but there is a deposit that covers the cost of them, which we will refund once we get them back less the carriage charge of sending them out. The cost of the deposit is normally the headline price of the product.

Any lingering questions?