Modern Coffee-Table Photo Book Design

I have two big sets of travel images—roughly a thousand photos per trip—and I want each trip turned into its own sleek, minimalist coffee-table book. I’ll provide every high-resolution file plus digital samples of books I’ve designed before, so you can match the tone and elevate it. Here’s what I need from you: • Curate, sequence and lightly crop or balance images where needed. • Design clean, uncluttered layouts that mix full-bleed panoramas with smaller groupings; plenty of elegant two-page spreads so the hero shots can breathe. • Use a platform or software that supports high-quality, lay-flat printing with full-bleed photo covers and enough page capacity for large projects. I’m open to InDesign, Blurb BookWright, Shutterfly, or any other tool that meets those print specs. • Supply press-ready files (PDF or native format) plus a version optimised for online previews. This project will begin with one book as a trial to ensure satisfaction before proceeding to the second book. The budget is $250–$750 per book. Native English-speaking freelancers are preferred to avoid communication issues. I’ll handle the actual printing, so your deliverable is the complete, print-ready design for both volumes along with clear export settings or printer notes to guarantee that premium lay-flat finish. If you can also recommend a print service that fits these requirements, even better. Minimalist aesthetics, impeccable image flow and coffee-table presence are the benchmarks for success.