Create with Me - Travel Books: Hosted by Dan Milnor & Ann Orman

Join us for a special travel-themed edition of Create with Me, hosted by Blurb’s own Dan Milnor and photographer and bookmaker Ann Orman. In this interactive workshop, you’ll design a book in real time using BookWright—our free, easy-to-use bookmaking tool—and get a firsthand look at how two pros bring their stories to life on the page.

Ann will share how she turns her travels into beautiful photo books, including tips from her recent series of 23 self-published titles. Dan will guide you through the creative process, offering insights into layout, storytelling, and making authentic design decisions . Whether you're following along with their examples or working on your own idea, this is your time to experiment, create, and connect with fellow bookmakers.

You'll leave the session with real progress on your book—and fresh inspiration to keep going. All you need is BookWright installed and a project idea in mind (even a messy one). Let’s make something together.

About Ann Orman

Ann Orman is a commercial photographer based in Auckland, New Zealand, who is passionate about travel and visual storytelling. After leaving the corporate world at 39, she studied photography in Paris and began building a body of work that spans cultures, landscapes, and human connection. She has exhibited her images internationally, including her award-winning Surfers series in New York. In 2020, she published SPIRIT: Conversations with Creative Women, a portrait book highlighting 39 female artists across New Zealand. Ann recently created a 23-volume travel series with Blurb, rooted in her belief that photographs belong in print. Her work invites viewers to pause, connect, and feel something real.

About Dan Milnor

Daniel Milnor is Blurb's creative ambassador. Milnor is a former news, editorial, and commercial photographer who now works primarily on long-term projects. His work combines still photographs, motion, sound, and the written word. Milnor began printing his work in the darkroom in 1988 and has self-published hundreds of titles, from award-winning to experimental. He has taught at the Art Center College of Design and the Academy of Art University. His work is in the collections of The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The George Eastman House, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. He lives in New Mexico.