Design and Layout:

The design and layout of a zine is important. Its layout should show off the images as well as possible, some layouts having metaphorical or intentional meaning in relation to the images within. The design should reflect the photographers’ style and ideas while highlighting and strengthening concepts. The design and layout should pull the entire zine together.

Narrative and Visual Concept:

A narrative is a story or message being told by an artist. In photography the narrative is usually supported with string images, representing a visual concept that the photographer has tried to portray.

Title and Cover:

The title and cover of a zine are two very important factors. The title should relate to the content or subject without giving too much away and leaving room for curiosity. The cover similarly needs to be appealing and display the type of photography showcased in the zine but should not distract or differ too much from the content, unless done intentionally as a concept.

Images and Text:

Images and text are useful as the image can be explained by the photographer themselves. Giving context to the composition and explaining aspects of the image that possibly couldn’t be portrayed within the image itself.