TS95 Studios

TS95 Studios is the solo practice of Hampton Lamoureux, a Tampa-based graphic designer and book cover artist who has been working with indie authors since 2014. With 500+ covers completed, three "Cover of the Month" wins on TheBookDesigner.com, and status as an official Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) approved partner, TS95 Studios is a well-established boutique option for authors who want award-recognized design quality at mid-market pricing.

The studio specializes in stock-photo compositing — building elaborate, realistic scenes from licensed imagery and original artwork. No AI tools are used anywhere in the workflow.

What You Get

• Direct designer access: Every project is handled personally by Hampton with no middlemen or outsourcing. Authors communicate with the designer from brief to final file.
• 3 rounds of revisions: Standard packages include three revision rounds to refine the design before final delivery.
• No-AI compositing: Covers are built from licensed stock imagery and original artwork. The studio explicitly avoids AI-generated graphics.
• Installment payment option: Larger projects can be paid in installments — a useful option for debut authors managing launch budgets.
• Money-back guarantee: Full deposit refund available within one day if unsatisfied with the initial direction.
• Bundle discount: Authors combining cover design with interior formatting receive a 10% discount on both services.
• Additional services: Box set design, audiobook covers, social media graphics, map design, and website design are available.

Who It's For

• Fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and thriller authors: These are TS95's primary genres, backed by a consistent portfolio of recognizable, genre-accurate covers.
• Authors who want a track record: Three TheBookDesigner.com Cover of the Month wins and ALLi partner status provide independent validation that isn't common among solo designers.
• Authors on a launch timeline: Installment payment helps cash-flow the cover cost across the project timeline rather than paying everything upfront.

Pricing: Ebook cover $375–$425; ebook + print wrap $425–$475. Series discounts available when ordering multiple covers at once. Interior formatting bundled at 10% off both services.

Strengths

• Award recognition: Three separate Cover of the Month wins on TheBookDesigner.com (run by book designer Joel Friedlander) is a credible, independent quality signal.
• ALLi partner status: Alliance of Independent Authors vets partners for ethics and quality — a meaningful endorsement specifically aimed at indie authors.
• No-AI commitment: For authors who want a verifiable guarantee that their cover was human-made using licensed assets, TS95 states this explicitly in service descriptions.
• One-on-one process: Working directly with a single designer through every revision round is less common at this price point, where studios often delegate to junior designers.

Limitations

• Genre focus is narrow: The studio works almost exclusively in speculative fiction and thriller. Authors writing contemporary fiction, romance, cozy mystery, or nonfiction will find limited portfolio examples to evaluate fit.
• Turnaround varies: The studio does not publish specific turnaround times. For complex projects or during busy periods, the timeline may extend; contact the studio before booking if launch dates are fixed.
• Price floor is mid-market: At $375 for a basic ebook cover, TS95 sits well above budget options. Authors who need print + ebook packages will spend $425–$475 minimum, comparable to services like Creativindie ($629) but below premium studios.

Alternatives

Miblart ($149–$700, unlimited revisions, ALLi partner) covers a wider genre range at a lower price floor. Deranged Doctor Design ($400–$695, explicit no-AI policy) is a direct stylistic competitor for dark fantasy and thriller.