A photography zine is a compilation of images, usually with a unifying theme, that is printed and bound together in the form of a book. Zines have been around since the early 1900s and were originally used as a platform for DIY publishing, before the advent of personal computers and desktop publishing software.
Nowadays, anyone with a camera and a printer can create a photography zine. The appeal of zines lies in their ability to showcase a personal vision or point of view that might not be mainstream. They can be a great way to share your work with a wider audience, and to connect with other like-minded photographers.
If You’re interested in creating your own photography zine, here are a few things to keep in mind:
Choose a theme: Your zine should have a unifying theme that ties all of the images together. This could be something as specific as street photography or “portraits of strangers” or as broad as “a day in the life.” Once you have a theme in mind”