How to Make a Photo Zine

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If you've ever wanted to make a photo zine but didn't know where to start, this video's for you. 'How to Make a Photo Zine' details the seven steps I followed to make my zine Dirty Work, from selecting images to Indesign, image sequencing, printing and packaging. Plus I threw in a little bit of screen printing, pigeons and a surprise visit from my local Buddha evangelist.
I tired my best to make this DIY zine guide as helpful as possible, and I'll happily answer any questions about it in the comments. Ask away, and we can all learn together:-)
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My gear for this vid -
Nikon Z6, Z6ii, D810
Ricoh GR3
Nikkor 35mm 1.8S
Nikkor 85mm 1.4G
Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8
3 heaters driving up my electricity bill
DJI Osmo Action (for the top-down shot of my prints)
RODE Lavalier Go
Zoom H6
Manfrotto Tripod (Patent Pending)
Special Mention - all my wife's tools:
The screen printing stuff
The PVC top-down camera stand thing
The wobbly desk
2/3s of the zines

[@moksha8473]

Finally, someone who didn't "get a graphic designer" to do the most important job: designing the damn thing! Thanks so much for this.

[@chrisdacanha]

It was a challenge but I feel better off for taking it on!

[@ibarrabenjamin1]

Amazing video. I’m glad I found it (you) in this ocean filled with trivial content. Yours makes a difference, makes it worthwhile to spend time on it, and makes me want to create. Thanks for sharing!

[@chrisdacanha]

That’s a really lovely comment, thank you

[@fferanda]

This is a cool video, very inspiring, funny, interesting and useful. Thanks for sharing this work, well done!

[@chrisdacanha]

Glad you enjoyed it:-)

[@peterbear2929]

Excellent work Chris! You put more work into creating the 'how to' than most people making the zine - thus creating a first class product. Champion.

[@chrisdacanha]

That’s an incredibly kind thing to say, thank you. Super encouraging:-)

[@nur-niaz]

I loved the grunge editing style in this. Feels fresh 🫧

[@psychordelia]

Thank you, seriously been waiting for this kind of video. Most videos are not this in depth. Most ppl skip talking about the process.... They just give steps. So I appreciate this so much! Been trying to make a zine of my own work for about 6 months but haven't yet... Lol

[@chrisdacanha]

I’m happy to hear it’s been helpful! Making a zine can take a while but it’s worth the effort:-)

[@jitsejager325]

Perfect Sunday morning watching Chris. Impressive quality. Again. Do make sure to let me know when you're joining the lady to one of the meetings, happy to tag along!

[@chrisdacanha]

Thank you Jitse! You’ll be the first person I’ll call.

[@rebours]

This is so well done, both the actual video and the presentation of your work.

[@robgarrett6695]

A labour of love for sure. Lovely informative vid and great editing :)

[@chrisdacanha]

Cheers bro! A labour of love for sure. So stoked I got to send you a copy!

[@yuzu42]

i saw the teaser for this video on instagram and am glad i came around! looks fantastic and gave me some inspiration for the next semester of information design :)

[@chrisdacanha]

That’s great to hear! I really appreciate it:-)

Wow! I think this is one - if not the - most inspiring video on this topic! Absolutely splendid! Thanks!

[@chrisdacanha]

That’s a super kind comment. Thank you!

[@andrewnorris5594]

So much creativity went into this video mate, much love from Colorado

[@chrisdacanha]

Thanks for watching Andrew!

[@peterroberts9580]

Well done Chris on explaining your process and with an entertaining video. Congratulations!

[@chrisdacanha]

Thanks Peter! More to follow soon :-)

[@MichelGCG]

Love the way you presented us how to make a zine!

[@chrisdacanha]

Cheers Michel~

[@IbraheemSaoud]

Very informative and great production qualtiy to the video, KZbin algorithm do your thing and recommend it to the right people

[@chrisdacanha]

Thank you so much Ibraheem, that’s a super encouraging comment!

[@theCARLJONESshow]

Mr Clees. Solid mate, stoked to have a copy. Amped for your next one.

[@chrisdacanha]

Cheers homie, and thank you for the advice on the early version. Your shout out was well deserved.

[@vesper_ohaiz]

The exact video I needed right now 🥹

[@chrisdacanha]

I’m here to help when you start making one!

[@neodanks454]

Thank you for this video!!

[@MutinAntoine]

One of the best video I've seen about this topic, thanks a lot that will help!

[@chrisdacanha]

Cheers Antoine! Really stoked to hear it’s helpful:-)

[@jaredkieser9317]

Nice one Chrid!

[@articutmyself]

Brilliant video Chris. A lot of great advice here.

[@chrisdacanha]

Happy to hear it helped:-)

[@grahamraywiles]

Very nicely done! Looks great.

[@chrisdacanha]

Cheers Graham, I appreciate it!

[@kevin_df]

ok this is genuinely fucking phenomenal; love your editing style and the themes of that zine.

[@chrisdacanha]

Stoked to hear that, cheers Kevin

[@lilitzargaryan7218]

Such a nice video!! well done!!! 👋🤗🤗🤗

[@chrisdacanha]

Glad to hear you liked it!~

[@maddoxzumthor1620]

Such a great video!! You deserve way more subscribers :)

[@chrisdacanha]

Thank you so much! Pass on this vid to a friend and you’ll make both our days☺️

[@christopherhuang2442]

Hey Chris, really inspired to make some prints now! I also really love the layout on your personal website - I was wondering what service did you use to build it?

[@chrisdacanha]

Thank you for looking! I use Squarespace for my site~ I just used one of their premade layouts and tweaked it a bit. Was pretty easy to set up!

[@kc6843]

Very informative Chris! Thanks. I’m inspired. Just one question: Where can I get a copy? All your links send me to zines and photography, I can’t find 화광신문 anywhere

[@chrisdacanha]

I’ll give you one from the stack I’ve got saved in the back room!

[@chrisdacanha]

Ever made a zine? Let me know where I can see it!

[@twetherall_shots]

beautiful work mate - what work do you do to support yourself to work abroad in some place like korea ?

[@chrisdacanha]

Thank you! I’m a working photographer, mostly in fashion and occasionally some editorial. I work freelance but I’ve built a relationship with a few companies so work is relatively consistent~

[@Dadlbjm]

Great job! I have a question. I am working on my first Zine but I don't know what size my picture should be for my 6 by 8 1/2 Zine. Any suggestions?

[@chrisdacanha]

If you're measuring in inches I think 1800px X 2700px at 300ppi should work for full bleed. But you can save yourself the guesswork by exporting the largest possible image from your editing software then resizing in InDesign.