Angry Whale Photo Zine Awards
Introducing the inaugural Angry Whale Photo Zine Awards — a celebration of independent photo zines.
Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by September 1, 2025.
Angry Whale Photo Zine Awards
P.O. Box 2267
West Columbia, SC 29171
Eligibility:
Zines must include photography as a primary element
Must have been published on or after January 1, 2024
Entries may be handmade or professionally printed
International entries welcome
No generative AI
One entry per person
Awards:
1st Place: $200 USD / Ultimate button pack
2nd & 3rd Place: Award Certificates / Cool button pack
Judging Criteria:
Entries will be reviewed by Sean Rayford (me) and at least two other photographers/zine makers. Zines will be evaluated based on:
Photography
Design
Craftsmanship
Originality
Content/Storytelling
All submitted zines will be added to The Angry Whale Photo Zine Collection.
Winners announced: October 15, 2025.
Prizes:
$200 Cash prizes + moreEligibility:
Must have been published on or after January 1, 2024Copyrights & Usage Rights:
By submitting a zine to the Angry Whale Photo Zine Awards, you confirm that you are the creator of the work and that you retain full copyright to your submission. All submissions will become part of The Angry Whale Photo Zine Collection and will not be returned. Select photos or short video clips of submitted zines may be used for promotional or archival purposes on social media, websites, or in future exhibitions related to the Angry Whale Photo Zine Awards. We will never reproduce, sell, or publish your work in full without your permission.Theme:
Other- Deadline: 15 September 2025
- Entry fee: Free
- Website: https://www.sodacitizen.com/the-angry-whale-photo-zine-awards