Minimalist Modern Album Design

I need a custom-designed, modern minimalist album for my wife's 50th birthday. Friends and family will submit photos and text. Your task is to design and organize these contributions into a cohesive hardcover album.

Requirements:
- Modern and minimalist design aesthetic
- Hardcover binding
- Inclusion of several quotes

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Experience in album/book design
- Strong design skills with a minimalist approach
- Proficiency in layout software
- Attention to detail and creativity

Please provide samples of previous work. Thank you!