As photographers, nothing feels more satisfying than seeing your photos printed and in your hands, and in this video I walk you through my full zine process from start to finish using my latest zine, “Sanming,” as the example. This isn’t a comprehensive masterclass—more of a short guide on the steps that matter: concept, shooting with intent, editing down hard, laying out pages, and getting it ready for print. The big idea is that zines can be looser than a photo book or monograph, but the images still need to work as a collective and form a cohesive narrative. For “Sanming,” I kept it super simple: one trip, one camera, one lens, and a strong focus on colour—vibrant images that tell a story about one area. I also talk about my rule of thumb: start broad and narrow it down. I came back with over 3000 photos, cut to 600 candidates, then 100, and eventually 25—honestly, the last stretch is what takes time because sequencing and pairing spreads will keep you up at night. From there I cover practical printing tips (staple binding, paper weight limits, satin as a safe first finish, grayscale vs CMYK, proof profiles, and monitor accuracy), plus the tools I use to build the file (InDesign/Affinity). Finally, it’s upload, pay, wait—and enjoy that tangible result.