Book of the Month

Photography, Production

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Book of the Month Club came to us after a full brand refresh, looking to build a photo library that matched their new tone and energy. Our role was focused entirely on photography and production with a focus on capturing the joy, style, and quiet excitement of monthly book arrivals.

Hand reaching for a stack of Book of the Month titles on a coffee table — 'Beasts,' 'The Power,' 'Manhattan Beach,' and 'Sleeping Beauties'
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Woman pulling 'Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance' from a Book of the Month box, smiling on the floor
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Photo Direction

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The project centered on finding small, human moments. We needed to show the instant a box arrives at your door, the subtle joy of reading, and the way people physically engage with a good book. A smirk at a clever line. A focused stare. A quiet laugh. The brief called for warmth, energy, and subtle storytelling in every frame.

Woman smiling while opening a Book of the Month kraft delivery box at her front door
Woman smiling as she opens a Book of the Month kraft box on a coffee table in a loft
Woman sitting on front steps reading while a Book of the Month tote and kraft delivery box sit beside her
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Hands opening a Book of the Month kraft delivery box to reveal 'Manhattan Beach' by Jennifer Egan on a wood table
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Stack of Book of the Month titles on a white wire chair including 'Manhattan Beach' and 'After the Eclipse,' woman standing beside
Woman sitting on porch railing reading 'Manhattan Beach' by Jennifer Egan with Book of the Month tote beside her
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Woman reading on a gray sofa against a dark textured industrial wall with wood coffee table and vintage rug
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Copy Space

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Photos built with intentional negative space, designed for headlines, ad overlays, and flexible use across digital placements.

Person in ripped jeans sitting cross-legged on a white bed with an open book in natural light
Stack of Book of the Month titles on a white wire chair with navy tote — 'Manhattan Beach,' 'Sleeping Beauties,' 'The Dark Lake,' and more
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Merchandise

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Clean product shots featuring branded items like totes and accessories, styled to feel cohesive with the core brand.

Woman reaching into a navy Book of the Month tote bag outdoors on a walkway
Stack of Book of the Month selections on a white wire chair with navy BOTM tote bag — titles include 'Manhattan Beach' and 'Sleeping Beauties'
Woman carrying a navy Book of the Month tote bag while walking down front porch steps
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Overhead view of person reaching for 'Lies She Told' on a coffee table next to a red mug
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Product Focused

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Simple, elevated compositions that highlight the physical books—on tables, in stacks, or styled with minimal props.

Hand reaching for a stack of Book of the Month selections on an orange Eames rocker — titles include 'Little Fires Everywhere' and 'Emma in the Night'
Close-up overhead of hands holding 'The Power' by Naomi Alderman — orange cover with dark hand print
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Woman reading 'Lies She Told' by Cate Holahan beside a bright window in a brick-wall loft
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Reading

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Candid lifestyle images capturing the joy, focus, and subtle expressions that come with getting lost in a book.

Woman smiling while reading a red-covered book on a leather sofa in a sunlit brick loft
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Woman intensely reading 'Lies She Told' by Cate Holahan in a dark, moody brick loft
Woman in striped shirt and glasses sitting cross-legged on a bed reading 'Emma in the Night'
Woman in an orange sweater smiling while reading 'Little Fires Everywhere' by Celeste Ng on a couch
Woman lying against a couch reading 'Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance' by Ruth Emmie Lang, hair splayed
Woman in glasses lying in bright sunlight on a bed, holding a book up contentedly
Woman reading a novel on a mid-century chair surrounded by houseplants in a bright room
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Animated GIF of woman holding 'Little Fires Everywhere' by Celeste Ng near a sunlit window
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Woman reading 'Emma in the Night' by Wendy Walker on a leather sofa in a sunlit brick loft
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Site Usage

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Photography in action, integrated across various sections of the BOTM website to bring the new brand energy to life.

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Design workflow screenshots for Book of the Month website redesign showing Webflow and Abstract collaboration views
Book of the Month website homepage — 'Read. Love. Repeat.' headline with woman reading on bed and sign-up form
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Collage of Book of the Month digital work — website, app, email campaigns, holiday gifting, and sticker designs