Our runners up showcase
Typically, we only share the winning Book of the Month entry, but the quality of customer books we see seem to be reaching greater heights with each passing month. So, rather than let those amazing finalists and their projects go unseen, we've decided to showcase them here with their permission.
Because at MILK Books, we don't believe in keeping beauty to ourselves.
July Runner Up: Carnet de route
Marie-Charlotte Juszczak, France
Marie-Charlotte Juszczak, France
Photo Credit: MC Film Diary
"Carnet de route" captures the spirit of the great American road trip with nostalgic charm and creative flair. Mixing scrapbook-style pages with memorabilia, ticket stubs, and iconic imagery, it’s a love letter to Americana. A beautifully personal and visually rich keepsake that celebrates the magic of the great American road trip.
July Runner Up: The Thirteenth of September
Taylor Rutz, United States
Taylor Rutz, United States
Photo Credit: Taylor Lang & By Claire Hadler
This beautiful Wedding Magazine captures a beautifully romantic celebration set against a breathtaking mountain backdrop. With soft pastels, sweeping landscapes, and cinematic photography, it’s a contemporary keepsake that feels both timeless and thoughtfully styled.
Runners up for June 2025
Siva & Linh
Isaak Wolff, Australia
This highly commended photo book is a joyful celebration of Siva and Linh’s wedding day. From intricate mehndi to vibrant outfits and truly radiant expressions, each page reflects the overall tone, energy, and spirit of the occasion, capturing love in every detail.
The Red & Black
Patrick McFadden, Australia
The Red & Black is a powerful collection of sports photography shot entirely on film. From intense portraits to game-day snapshots and candid locker room moments, it captures the raw emotion and unfiltered atmosphere of life on and off the field.
Runners up for May 2025
French Polynesia
Claire Curtis & James Hustler, New Zealand
Dive into vibrant island life with James & Claire’s stunning French Polynesia travel photo book. Featuring underwater shots, coral reefs, lush hikes, and golden sunsets, it captures the essence of a tropical escape in a keepsake to treasure for years.
Willow Bay Ellrich
Charlotte Ellrich, United Kingdom
Step into the warmth of family life with Charlotte’s beautifully crafted photo book, capturing tender moments between mother, father and daughter. Set in the sunlit countryside, each image radiates joy and the quiet magic of everyday life.
Runners up for April 2025
Bradford
Chlöe Lodge, New Zealand
This Moleskine Photo Book created by Chlöe gives us a glimpse into the quiet charm of rural family life, evoking a sense of joy, presence and contentment.
This Life and the Next
Nicoletta & Connor, United States
Set against the romantic Italian countryside, this Wedding Magazine captures Nicoletta and Connor’s effortlessly stylish Sicilian elopement.
Runners up for March 2025
Caspersen Beach
Angeles Fenters, United States
Angeles & Blake created a Moleskine Photo Book preserving their engagement at Caspersen Beach. From the glow of the Florida coastline to their moments by the water, each page offers a beautiful way to relive the beginning of the next chapter together.
Ellie & Josh
Ellie Leaf, New Zealand
Explore an oceanic wedding ceremony on Kawau Island, New Zealand, where the sound of the waves and a historic mansion provide the perfect backdrop for their vows. This couple truly set the tone for a wedding celebration full of coastal charm.
Runners up for February 2025
Rick + Nick
Nick Little, United States
Explore the beautiful wedding of Rick and Nick. Set in a picturesque forest, the grooms and guests revel in a delightful party filled with speeches and an abundance of love. As day turns to night, the celebration continues with a fireworks display, adding a magical touch to an already unforgettable event.
Our Wedding
Marina Puig Betriu, Spain
Experience the magic of a Las Vegas elopement with Marina’s captivating Premium Photo Book. Filled with eclectic styled photos from the chapel ceremony to glamorous moments shared by the couple throughout their special day. Simply put: It’s quintessentially Vegas.
Runners up for January 2025
The Fishers
Lucy Littlechild, Australia
Explore a beautiful collection of photos curated in a Premium Photo Album for this newlywed couple's parents. Each special photo tells shows us a story of love, laughter, and many unforgettable memories made during their wedding.
Ripiro
Kate Hawkings, New Zealand
Kate’s keepsake is a delightful collection of family memories exploring the west coast of Northland, in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Each spread has been thoughtfully laid out, taking you on a journey through springtime at the beach.
Runners up for December 2024
Little One
Tori Carle, United States
This maternity photo book by Tori captures the unrivalled joy of approaching parenthood. Sun-lit moments of calm and tender love between the soon-to-be parents are lovingly documented in a forever keepsake.
For Rachael & Guy
Nicole Holmes, United Kingdom
Celebrate a weekend of love in this photo book, created by Nicole & Josh as a thoughtful gift for their newlywed friends. From the pre-wedding festivities in the French countryside to the timeless ceremony, every moment has been beautifully preserved.
Runners up for November 2024
Idowu
Monica Terry, United States
This family heirloom is a timeless treasure, beautifully showcasing portraits of Idowu and his family’s cherished moments together. Monica’s eye for detail captures the warmth shared among the family members, ensuring that every smile is preserved perfectly on every page.
R & D
Rachel Noser, United States
Romantic engagement pictures from a picnic photoshoot were captured in this adorable Guest Book. With beautiful shots amongst the flowers and playful moments by the waterside, this keepsake is a delightful way for Rachel to share her photos in a gorgeous, high quality format.
Runners up for October 2024
Cape York
Natalie Rossouw, Australia
Embark on a journey of camping and offroad adventures through the pages of this Premium Photo Book. From cozy nights around the campfire to hikes through vibrant forests, each photo captures an exciting outdoor adventure with friends.
Kerry & Brian
Kerry Park, Canada
Celebrate Kerry and Brian’s love in their elegant Premium Wedding Photo Album. From vows under the blue sky to vintage car rides, each photo reflects the joy of their unforgettable wedding day festivities.
Runners up for September 2024
France
Curtis Melvin, United States
Indulge in the charm of France with this stunning Premium Photo Book. From quaint cafés serving delectable pastries to rustic cobblestone streets, experience the everyday life of Parisians in Curtis’s travel photography book.
Here We Go!
Graham Rhodes, Hong Kong
This art-filled picture book is a gift for Graham's children, rich with lessons from the past about their cultural history. Each page is crafted to inspire reflection, growth, and curiosity as they journey through life, making this book a treasure to cherish forever.
Runners up for August 2024
Emile
Gautier Pellegrin, Italy
Flip through a beautiful family memento of Gautier's child's first birthday to their second. Filled with treasured memories shared throughout the year, and cheeky candid moments of everyday life, it's a keepsake the family will cherish for generations.
A Year in Our Life
Taylor Yingling, United States
Taylor’s family yearbook captures each season in a wonderful collection of photos. Featuring adorable canine companions, creative cooking moments, and places to remember, it’s a keepsake they will to flip through and enjoy for years.
Runners up for July 2024
Japan
Bree Li, Australia
Beautiful sakura and Japanese architecture fill Bree’s stunning Premium Photo Book. Take a trip through her scenic travel keepsake highlighting the many photogenic destinations that were an absolute must to capture in print.
K & T
Kayla Giles-Hodge, United States
Beginning with adorable childhood pictures and ending on a celebratory high, this photo book preserves the nuptials of Kayla & Thomas. With pages dedicated to their vows and cinematic photography, explore their beautiful wedding page by page.
Runners up for June 2024
Seoul
Lauren Jankovskis, Australia
The autumnal season, with leaves in multiple hues of orange and coffee shop climate, is captured perfectly in Lauren’s travel book. Her adventures revealed the intricate details that make the nature in South Korea so appealing – especially in the fall.
35 Portraits
PJ Venneman, New Zealand
To celebrate their wife’s birthday and a year of cheeky smiles with their daughter, PJ’s photo book features a variety of memorable snapshots of Thomasin’s early life at home. This beautiful photo gift is sure to be cherished for years and years within their family.
Runners up for May 2024
Sydney
Jerome, Australia
A moody and romantic photoshoot of recently engaged Jerome and Sanni. Each page of this enchanting photo book tells the story of a fun-loving couple adventuring around the streets of Sydney while they revel in their love for one another.
The Guerras
Monica Terry, United States
Beautiful portraits of the Guerra family captured by photographer Monica Terry, featuring shadowy backdrops decorated with pockets of light. A picturesque scene for a family photoshoot that can be revisited for years to come - as their son grows up.
Runners up for April 2024
Williams Family Travels
Vanessa Williams, USA
Join the Williams family on a captivating visual journey through Europe and the Netherlands in this stunning photo book. Follow along each of the historic landmarks encountered on their unforgettable adventure.
Shreya & Nitsan
Shreya Desikan, USA
Shreya and Nitsan's love is perfectly photographed in this extra sweet engagement photo book. From moments in cozy cafes to blissful strolls in the park, every page offers a beautiful way to remember the joy of saying 'yes'.
Runners up for March 2024
A Photo A Day
Holly Murphy, Australia
Follow along a visual journey of cherished family memories. This heirloom, organized meticulously by date and time, documents every moment of love and kinship to create a timeless keepsake to admire forever.
Wylder Weekly
Kelsey Goodwin, Canada
Be inspired by an adorable family treasure created for baby Wylder. Flip through a delightful baby book capturing a photo week by week, adorned with sweet messages from loving parents, sure to be read and passed down for years and years.
Runners up for February 2024
Honey Milk
Lucinda McGregor, Australia
Discover Lucy's family history in a captivating photo book. Each page documents sentimental snapshots of her family life through her lens. A beautifully candid showcase of love and kinship, with no frills.
Ben + Bryce
Benjamin Fernandez, Australia
Uncover the charm of Ben & Bryce's gorgeous wedding magazine, featuring compelling photos that capture the elegance of their ceremony. Relive the warmth of their unforgettable day through every image in this treasured keepsake.
Runners up for January 2024
Anthony & Miranda
Miranda Sergas, USA
Discover a love story in Palm Springs, where rock 'n' roll meets West Coast charm. This couple's connection is complemented by California's scenery, making for a playful, retro photoshoot.
Italia
Melissa Bates, USA
Embark on an Italian escapade, where wine tasting and gourmet dining merge with breathtaking lake views and scenery. The charm of Italy's finest was documented in Melissa's elegant Magazine.
Runners up for December 2023
Taika
Selina Burt, New Zealand
This precious baby book is a collection of heartfelt moments organized A-Z, with a special poem alongside each photograph. The perfect way to cherish precious memories – as well as making for an extra special bedtime story for years to come.
Our Family
Sinead Kirkels, Australia
A playful portrait session set against a rural backdrop beautifully captures the joyful dynamic of this family of three. Windswept hair, cheeky smiles and golden light make for a collection of photographs that feel full of life.