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.