Get ready to be inspired.
Nothing makes us happier than seeing the beautiful books and albums made by our customers. Each month, we at MILK pick our favorite project with the hope of inspiring others and to celebrate Moments of Inspiration, Love, and Kinship.
For even more inspiring customer projects, discover our runners up showcase featuring all of our past Book of the Month finalists.
October 2022 winner: 2016-2021
Thomas Christian Keller, Germany
This photo book captures the incredible work of Berlin-based photographer, Thomas Christian Keller. A wonderful compilation of images taken from 2016-2021, this keepsake is a celebration of all things travel; culture, landscapes, adventure and more.
Congratulations on your beautiful memento and on winning a Premium Photo Book.
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More inspiration from our customers.
September 2022 winner:
Iceland
Emily Tesselaar, Canada
This family trip shines in our large portrait Premium Photo Book. Discover their beautiful travel adventure spent on the jagged coastlines and picturesque mountains of Iceland.
August 2022 winner:
Mr & Mrs Sparkes
Jenna Sparkes, NZ
This stunning elopement shines in our new magazine format. Their intimate yet adventurous wedding produced beautiful portraits against the mountains and alpine lakes of Queenstown.
July 2022 winner:
Two Marshmallows
Chris McClain, USA
Beautiful photography accompanied by text captures all 'chapters' of the special milestone, from the arrival hike and rehearsal dinner to ceremony celebrations and the reception.
June 2022 winner:
Amboseli National Park
Stephen Burke, UAE
The wildlife of Amboseli National Park are the stars of this winning book. Stephen has gotten up close and personal to capture the drama of these majestic animals in stunning definition.
May 2022 winner:
The Cunningham Family
Annie Catford, Australia
Annie has crafted a beautiful photo book that we feel so strongly captures the love this family has for one another. It is a delight to witness such moments of happiness under warm rays of sunshine.
April 2022 winner:
the bird book
Anne Cirillo, USA
Anne has given us the rare opportunity of a close-up look at America’s most striking birds. Her magazine is a stunning visual diary that lovingly shares the beauty she found during a difficult year.
March 2022 winner:
This is Us
Shasta Holland, Australia
A stunning location, a loving family and a great photographer. This simple recipe always succeeds — this time for Shasta and her family, who's loving moments are captured to revisit time and time again.
February 2022 winner:
Scotland
Sarah Harvey, USA
Sarah invites us to introspectively gaze into intriguing beauties which lie beneath the clouds of Scotland. We adore the charming historic architecture and landscapes of vast mountains which she has captured.
January 2022 winner:
The One
Yen-Pei Huang, USA
A touching portrait of true love, where we see the couple share pizza, walks in the rain, and one another’s hand in marriage. All cohesively wrapped up with touches of red, and a delightful toy goose.
December 2021 winner:
The Family We Have Built
Natalie Rose Schuh, USA
What happens when you surprise your parents with a photo shoot on the annual family hike? You get beautiful family photos featuring three generations in picturesque nature. It's breathtaking.
November 2021 winner:
Cuba
Lisa Halgren, Australia
We loved being transported to the streets of Cuba. People, places, and moments beautifully captured just as they are. This book is a true snapshot of the essence of life in Cuba.
October 2021 winner:
Muhurtham
Prithvi Addepalli, USA
This beautiful wedding album showcases the coming together of Prithvi & Ranish. We love the brightness and joy that comes with every page turn.
September 2021 winner:
3 Rounds and a Sound
Sheridan Schulte, USA
A creative take on a wedding guestbook, 3 Rounds and a Sound is a keepsake that’ll be cherished for years to come. Each page filled with sentimental photographs from Sheridan and Gabriel’s time together. We love the meaningful quotes and thought starters for the guests on each page. This book will be a personal treasure of a lifetime.
August 2021 winner:
A European Winter
Landon Rosa, USA
Experience Europe as Landon did; 30 cities ,13 countries in the middle of a picturesque winter. Landon’s 87-day trip spent backpacking and meeting locals has made for a captivating 200 page photo book. With hundreds of photos from Iceland to France and beyond, he’s created a stunning and meaningful travel memento.
July 2021 winner:
Mum-z - A Life, a legacy
Gabriela Ojeda, USA
This treasured family heirloom preserves in print the 91 wonderful years of Grace Marjorie Diehl McAdams’ life. It's packed with timeless photography and text that chronicles everything from her birth, meeting the love of her life.
June 2021 winner:
Mr & Mrs Nuku
Mele, NZ
This beautiful wedding album captures the nuptials of Mr and Mrs Nuku on their special day in Wanaka, New Zealand. Showcasing the coming together of two families, the pages are filled with love, laughter, and dance.
May 2021 winner:
Pop - A Day in His Life
Beth Buchanan, Australia
Beth has beautifully captured ‘a day in the life’ of her beloved Pop. Letting the striking black and white portraits do the talking, she offers an uninterrupted glimpse at Pop’s day-to-day.
April 2021 winner:
Venice
Bernhard Klug, Germany
Following a visit in 2020, Bernhard has captured the unique and uninterrupted side of the usually bustling tourist spot. This travel photo book offers a new look at the floating city.
March 2021 winner:
North Perth House
Nic Brunsdon, Australia
This MILK Moleskine Photo Book documents the epic design and construction of North Perth House, a two-storey family home conceived by architect Nic Brundson.
February 2021 winner:
Twenty Twenty
Taylor Gibson, USA
This family album is beautifully simple. Filled with family photos shot at golden hour, it’s an effortless yet meaningful photo album. It will surely be treasured for generations to come.
January 2021 winner:
A Tour of the Deserts & Kasbahs of Morocco
Christopher Souza, USA
Christopher's epic 200 page photo book is filled with vibrant travel photos. Every detail of his Moroccan adventure is captured from the busy markets to the empty yet breathtaking deserts.
December 2020 winner:
Travel Photography
Wolfgang Schmitzberger, Austria
Take a trip around the world as you turn through the pages of Wolfgang's vibrant and rich photography. Mesmerizing moments have been frozen in time with his creative eye.
November 2020 winner:
Hanna & Minsu
Hanna Shim, USA
The beautiful wedding day of Hanna and Minsu has been captured and preserved moment by moment. Laughter, intimacy and love fill the spreads as you turn each page. Congratulations Hanna and Minsu on your special day.
October 2020 winner:
Ishaan & Mansimran
Ishaan Kahlon, USA
This photo album captures the spectacular Sikh Wedding, or Anand Karaj, of Ishaan and Mansimran. A vibrant celebration of commitment, culture and family, each page is a timeless record of the day's most picturesque and intimate moments.
September 2020 winner:
Lauren & Daniel
Lauren Owens, Australia
Lauren and Daniel wed in the intimate company of loved ones including their four-legged bridal party. Their elegant portraits flow seamlessly to make this timeless album.
August 2020 winner:
Dad
Celeste Twikler, Australia
Celeste's photo book is a heartfelt ode to her father. Made with love, it's a beautiful birthday gift that celebrates his storied life in photos and a poem.
July 2020 winner:
An Icelandic Wedding
Shaun Young, USA
Shaun and Timothy wed in front of their closest friends and family. Celebrating their love and the nation's dramatic landscapes, this beautiful wedding album had us captivated from start to finish.
June 2020 winner:
Karielle & Andrew
Karielle Reichert, USA
Karielle & Andrew celebrated their wedding day at a Californian cactarium. Their newlywed portraits looked beautiful against the native desert plant life.
May 2020 winner:
Fifty Things I Love About You
Elissa Bottles, USA
This book is a beautiful display of love from Elissa to her husband. Each page is a tribute to him in a beautiful and personal way.
April 2020 winner:
Alice & Yi-Luen
Yi-Luen Tan, Australia
Married amid picturesque Wanaka, Alice and Yi-Luen's intimate ceremony is beautifully captured in this stunning memento.
March 2020 winner:
Home
Shourya Ray, USA
This quirky collection of black & white photographs is proof you can make a great photo book with nothing more than a camera and a pet. A simple and raw collection of moments, this book is both elegant and unique.
February 2020 winner:
Arctic Light Adventure
Richard Paas, Netherlands
Inside this travel book are stunning stills from Richard's exploration of northern Iceland. Through his lens, witness an array of breathtaking landscapes, each dedicated a single or double page spread. This book is truly spectacular.
January 2020 winner:
Kenya 2019
Antonio Camacho, Mexico
Feel the rich and vibrant culture of Kenya come to life in this truly spectacular travel book. From beginning to end, this book captivates with its lively photography and effortless flow.
December 2019 winner:
The Heaphy
Nathan Ramsey, New Zealand
This book is one family filled adventure. Each page holds memories told through photos, stories, poems and illustrations. The personal touches are what makes a photo book a true family memento.
November 2019 winner:
A Family Journey Through Rajasthan
Kate Cameron-Donald, New Zealand
This mini memento captures the essence of India. Although the book itself may be small, the memories it preserves are immeasurable.
October 2019 winner:
Angela & Pete
Peter Jones, United Kingdom
Within these pages lay memories captured of Peter and Angela on their gorgeous wedding day. Their album beautifully preserves every moment of love and laughter.
September 2019 winner:
A Day at the Beach
Josie Blines, Australia
Between exploring rock pools and sandy cuddles, we see their love and laughter preserved. These are the precious little family moments worth remembering.
August 2019 winner:
Peter's Travels
Oscar Pak, USA
Within these pages lie moments captured of places and faces throughout the travels of Peter. The stories behind the striking images are well worth taking a few moments to read.
July 2019 winner:
Ushi & John
Ushi Patel, USA
This wedding book is part of a series which encapsulates the stunning ceremony of Ushi and John. A day like this not only celebrates the coming together of two people but also two families, that's exactly what is preserved in their extraordinary photo book.
June 2019 winner:
Yunnan Shangry La Tibet
Enrico Rosignoli, Italy
Enrico's stunning photography brings the culture, history and breathtaking scenery of Tibet to life. The book beautifully showcases the contrast between the hustle and bustle of village streets with the simplicity of everyday Tibetan life.
May 2019 winner:
Mr & Mrs White
Caitlin White, New Zealand
In just 26 pages we get a glimpse into the beautiful summer wedding of Caitlin and her husband. Moments were captured of love and laughter between friends and family. Take a look into their beautiful wedding that was celebrated in a breathtaking New Zealand location.
April 2019 winner:
Capstone
Gabrielle Karademos, USA
This collection features spectacular photographs taken from across America, all in striking definition. In just 40 pages, we see Gabriella’s talent for capturing color, scenery and emotion through varied shots of nature, landmarks and people.
March 2019 winner:
fifty
Rick Friedman, USA
This book is a celebration of the beauty in urban life. It's divided into 6 chapters; each one named using simple captions from “Enjoy the ride” to “We are small”. It reminds us of lines in poetry, fitting as the collection feels like an ode to urbanity.
February 2019 winner:
Antarctica
Carl Jani, United Kingdom
With this travel photo album, Carl showcases Antarctic wildlife. His stunning, high-quality photographs show us albatross, penguins, leopard and fur seals, and even whales up close. It's a wonder to behold.
Want to be in to win?
Each month one lucky person will win a MILK Premium Photo Book. To be in to win, simply feature your project via the 'My Online Photo Books' page within your MILK account. See our Terms of Use page for full details.
