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.
September 2020 winner: Lauren & Daniel
Lauren Owens, Australia
Lauren and Daniel wed in the intimate company of loved ones and their four-legged bridal party. Their elegant portraits flow seamlessly to make this timeless album.
Congratulations Lauren and Daniel on creating a beautiful wedding album and on winning a MILK Premium Photo Book.
Highly commended:
August 2020 winner: Dad
Celeste Twikler, Australia
Celeste's photo book is a heartfelt ode to her father. A gift made with love, she celebrates his life in photos. With added text for an extra special touch, each page becomes a line in a poem, giving this book a beautiful rhythm from start to finish.
Congratulations Celeste on creating a beautiful project and on winning a MILK Premium Photo Book.
Highly commended:
More inspiration from our customers.
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.
January 2019 winner:
Four Weeks in Japan With Ben
Garry Crompton, USA
Garry's photo book beautifully captures his trip to Japan. His photographs of everyday scenes paint an honest and intriguing picture of urban Japanese life, and the few quiet rural shots in-between accentuate that feeling of city bustle. The simplicity of layout and story creates an easy flow that engages from start to finish.
December 2018 winner:
Travel Sketches
Sebastian James, United Kingdom
Sebastian has created a captivating art book with this beautiful collection of travel sketches. Each page depicts a colorful interpretation of a beautiful vista or cityscape. From the Grecian coast to an Italian street, we get to see another way in which a traveller can be inspired to preserve a moment in time, not with a camera but a pencil.
November 2018 winner:
London
Jason Kirchgessner, USA
Jason has created a detailed photo-diary of his tour of England and France. As he journeys from sight to sight, we get to experience them alongside him. It leaves you feeling like you were there too; a trip abroad without the jetlag.
October 2018 winner:
Lisa & Clark
Lisa Weetman, USA
This wedding book is 152 pages of opulence. With a magnificent castle venue, traditional Scottish celebrations, and a fireworks finale; this would've been one epic wedding day. It's certainly an epic photo book.
September 2018 winner:
A Seaside Wedding
Iryna Demchenko, United Kingdom
This wedding book opens with a simple yet beautiful marriage blessing. The photos that follow mirror that same sentiment of love and ease. With just 32 pages, Iryna beautifully shares the joy of their seaside wedding, continuing the feeling of minimal elegance seen in their luxurious but intimate ceremony.
August 2018 winner:
Blair Road, Singapore
Monica Acree, Singapore
This unique project is both a family photo book and a love-letter to Singaporean architecture. The young family pose in the street they once lived, introducing their son to a place that is dear to their hearts. For them, memory lane is filled with colorful shophouses - making for a beautiful and meaningful backdrop.
July 2018 winner:
Ballet
Juan Carlos Paredes, Ecuador
The art and skill of ballet is cultivated in the studio and perfected on the stage. But this monochrome Moleskine collection depicts professional ballerinas outside of these expected environments. To see them performing steps in an urban landscape not only heightens their beauty but the beauty of their surroundings.
June 2018 winner:
Our Wedding
Ljubljana Smith, United Kingdom
Two soulmates, an amazing venue, and an intimate ceremony - these are the makings of a great wedding day and a great wedding album. With just 40 pages, this album is able to communicate the love of their event and all the small details between. Classic, minimal, and visually captivating, we loved this album at MILK.
May 2018 winner:
Street Art
Stefan Wagner, Germany
This Moleskine Photo Book is a triumph of creativity; not just Stefan's but the nameless contributors whose spray cans and deft hands he is celebrating. It is an exhibition of beauty in unlikely places and a call to "Follow the white rabbit" wherever it leads.
April 2018 winner:
Father's Day
Declan Whealing, Australia
More than a collection of travel photos, this book is a beautiful tribute to an adventurous father. He is seen on an epic journey, spanning Southeast Asia and Europe. Each frame has us yearning not just for a place but a time.
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.
