Your stories retold for generations.
MILK Premium Photo Books are archival quality which means they're designed to last several lifetimes. Each one is handcrafted from the finest materials using age-old bookmaker’s techniques and the latest in print technologies. So choose our MILK Premium Photo Books to ensure they'll be cherished for generations to come.
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- Landscape, Portrait or Square
- Medium or Large
- 24-200 paper pages
- Four archival quality paper options
- Vibrant 6-color printing
- Section-sewn binding
- Fabric hardcover in choice of four materials and 15 colors
- Designer templates that allow up to 12 images per page or 24 images per spread
- Optional UV cover print upgrade (costs apply)
- Optional Jacket upgrade (costs apply)
- Optional matching Presentation Box upgrade (costs apply)
- Optional Vegan Leather upgrade (costs apply)
For more info, visit our Compare Our Range page.
*Please note: Photo books with 24-40 pages will not have head and tail (H&T) bands added to the binding. For H&T bands to be included, your photo book must have a minimum of 42 pages (Classic Photo Books), or 44 pages (Premium Photo Books).
- Wedding companion books
- Travel books
- Family yearbooks
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday mementos
Ideal if:
- You have a lot of photos.
- You want to create a high quality coffee-table book.
Discover what our customers are creating with their Premium Photo Books. Simply head to the MILK Gallery where we showcase their projects and tick both the 'Premium' and 'Photo Books' filter.
All MILK products take time to carefully craft by hand. Medium Premium Photo Books take an estimated 7-12 days in production. Large Premium Photo Books take an estimated 14-21 days in production. All products are then shipped from Hong Kong via Priority Shipping (a premium express service) or Economy Shipping. Final shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout. Visit our Shipping Information page for more details.
We guarantee the quality of our products. If you’re not entirely satisfied, contact us within 14 days upon receiving your order so we can make it right. Learn more about our Satisfaction Promise and Returns Policy.
For helpful tips and inspiration, see the Frequently Asked Questions about our Premium Photo Books.
Superior stitched, near-flat binding for lasting strength.
We set out to design a beautiful book rather than one which was easy to produce. That’s why a stitched spine was the only option for this range. This age-old technique means your book will lay open, allowing you to create stunning double page spreads and stay safe in the knowledge that you’re creating something that is made to last. With stitched books, pages don’t come loose, so everything is kept for posterity.
6-color printing to capture every nuance.
To reach layers of sophistication that 4-colors quite simply can’t do justice to, your images will be reproduced in 6-colors. What’s more, the top-quality inks we use means your pictures don’t fade, staying warm and rich for loved ones not even thought of as yet to enjoy deep into the future.
Archival quality papers.
MILK Premium Photo Books are exclusively printed on archival quality, earth-friendly sustainable paper. Approved by the Forestry Stewardship Council, this luxurious-to-the-touch material is also acid-free, so the vibrancy of your images will last for generations. Four paper stocks are available for our Premium Photo Book range: Satin and Matt Ivory (coated); Matt White and Textured (uncoated).
Vegan Leather covers.
This optional upgrade will elevate your photo book to a new level of luxury. 100% vegan-friendly and made with sustainable materials, this luxurious leather alternative doesn’t compromise on quality. With a buttery soft texture and an opulent finish, try our classic black or warm ivory Vegan Leather covers today. Exclusive to Premium Photo Books.
Elegant subtly raised ink titles.
Add a personal touch when you select from our Classic or Designer Cover designs. Choose a title or word or select from one of our 69 designer templates, crafted with your special occasions in mind. The subtle raised ink application will elevate your book as it begins to tell your story. Discover our Designer Covers and our favorite book titles for title inspiration.
Full or partial jackets.
Exclusive to our Premium Photo Books, MILK Jackets provide an extra layer of protection to your memories. Custom printed with your favorite photos and personalized text, Jackets safeguard your memories in style. Now available for add-on in the Design Studio for an extra cost.
Free online photo flip book.
Receive a free online version of your book or album and easily share it with friends and family online.
Easy-to-use innovative Design Studio
Making the world’s finest photo books and albums has never been easier. Create in our intuitive, easy-to-use design studio on mobile, desktop or tablet. Whatever way you choose to create, you can alternate between devices effortlessly. If you’d prefer to work directly within Photos on your Mac, simply download the MILK Books Photo Extension for Apple Photos.
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Frequently asked questions
Our Premium Photo Books are handcrafted with the finest materials using traditional bookmaking techniques and modern print technologies. Select from six different sizes and formats and preserve your memories in 24-200 archival quality paper pages and vibrant 6-color print. Our Premium Range uses section-sewn binding and allows for complete customization with the choice of 13 cover fabrics and optional add-ons like 69 Designer Cover templates available in 11 different colors; full or partial jackets to safeguard your memories; and a Presentation Box. Our Premium Range is our most popular range of photo books and albums. Learn more about all the reasons why we and our customers love it so much here.
The standard sizes for photo books are:
- 4x6 photo book
- 6x4 photo books
- 5x7 photo books
- 7x5 photo books
- 8x10 photo books
While we don't offer these sizes at MILK, there are 6 sizes and formats of Premium Photo Books available:
- Medium Landscape 8.6 x 6.4" (21.8 x 16.3cm)
- Medium Square 8 x 8" (20.3 x 20.3cm)
- Medium Portrait 6.4 x 8.6" (16.3 x 21.8cm)
- Large Landscape 12.7 x 9.5" (32.3 x 24.1cm)
- Large Square 11 x 11" (27.9 x 27.9cm)
- Large Portrait 9.5 x 12.7" (24.1 x 32.3cm)
We currently offer a small photo book (the small landscape Classic Photo Book which is 7x5.2" or 17.8x13.2cm. It's a handy, everyday size and perfect for your photos. We currently don't offer an extra large photo book, but our Classic Photo Book is our largest available at 13x11" or 33x27.9cm.
At MILK, we choose binding methods that ensure our quality products will last for generations. Our Premium Photo Books are stitch bound, a method also known as section-sewn or Smyth-sewn binding. Section-sewn binding is a traditional bookmakers technique that involves binding together sections of folded paper (signatures) with thread, sewing the individual signatures together and gluing them along the binding edge. The result is a high quality, durable photo book with paper pages that open to lay near flat. Glued books typically resist opening and naturally spring back to the center to close. This does not occur in section sewn books .
We craft our photo books and albums with the highest quality, sustainable paper stocks. All are archival quality (meaning the paper will not decompose or discolor with age), acid-free, and certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Our Premium Photo Book range offers the below paper options:
- Satin - 170gsm. Classic white color. Subtle satin sheen for a vibrant print result. Our most popular paper type.
- Matt White - 148gsm. Chalky white color. Uncoated with a matt, subdued finish. Perfect for the understated minimalist.
- Textured - 148gsm. Chalky white color. Uncoated paper with a lightly textured eggshell finish.
- Matt Ivory - 135gsm. Warm ivory color. Uncoated paper with a matt surface. Perfect for creating a nostalgic, vintage look.
At MILK we use the finest quality fabrics and materials. There are linen and cloth cover options available in a variety of colors for our Premium Range:
- Premium Natural Linen - Archival quality European linen in a textured, woven natural fabric with a modern-classic appeal.
- Premium Colored Linen - Archival quality European linen in a textured, woven colored fabric with a contemporary feel.
- Premium Coated Cloth - Made of cotton, coated with a subtle, glossy sheen, this is the most durable of our cover options.
- Vegan Leather - Our beautiful European leather alternative will give your photo book a luxurious look and feel. 100% vegan-friendly, phthalate-free and REACH compliant.
Our Premium Photo Book range is printed in vibrant 6-color. This means that in addition to the standard 4-color CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow and black), 6-color includes two more lighter shades of cyan and magenta. When printing, ink is applied on to the paper as tiny dots and because 6-color has more inks to work with, the end result is more realistic with lifelike color and dimension. All MILK products are digitally printed using the best technology available to ensure high quality, long-lasting results. You can learn more about our printing processes here.
We love seeing the beautiful books and albums made by our customers. With their permission, we share their projects in The MILK Gallery to help inspire others. Use the filters to view books and albums by theme, product type, range, format or country. We love this Premium Photo Book created by Celeste in Australia. A heartfelt ode to her father, she celebrates his life in photos and has added text to each page to make a line in a poem, for an extra special touch.
Due to the shape, more wastage is created in production when cutting out the pages for the large square photo books when compared portrait and landscape.
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