If you use Lightroom, you can use a smart collection instead of moving images around in folders. I use a system of stars to rank images in the year and then create a smart collection of all the 5 star images for the year. Then, I assign a keyword (e.g. yearbook) to the ones that are candidates for the book and create a second smart collection of book candidates. From there, it's a simple matter of adding/removing the keyword to zero in on 40 photos for my book. It beats moving photos around or duplicating photos. Your photos can stay in the folders belonging to the shoot that created them.

@jonneymendoza

3 жыл бұрын

Thats what i do also

@wanderingambience799

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea thanks!

@Nitidus

2 жыл бұрын

That's kind of more efficient and Lightroom generally is as much a cataloguing software as it is for editing... but it also means your rankings etc. won't be a available outside of Lightroom, that's what I don't like about it. It's not really possible to Switch between multiple devices, especially if some of them don't support Lightroom. For the others, you still need to sync the catalog all the time

I really love how thoughtful you are in all of your videos! No flashy nonsense, just calm delivery, useful information, and a healthy vibe of positivity and optimism! Thank you, sir, for your great work and for being the source of inspiration!

Oh Sean, what a gem you are! Thanks for sharing so much with us

I find this man to be incredibly helpful... Clearly goes beyond the minimum...

this was an amazing video, thank you. honestly i am getting to the point where i'm about to start selling prints, and making a book out of them had never occurred to me. i love how organized and efficient it is, and all the stuff that i have taken over the years that i really love i could have in a book, that's beautiful. i loved that little sample of your pages at the end. beautiful play between shape and light.

Thank you, Sean, for inspiring me to start my own KZread channel.🙏🏻❤️ Your content is soo educational!

Thanks for pulling this video together Sean, your observations and advice helped me organize my own thoughts in terms of content, themes and simplicity for an upcoming effort.

I really love what you said about having them as a reference for your progression and evolution as a photographer and an artist, it's inspired me to do the same - even if it's just a yearly photo album that I fill up with prints!

Thank you for just laying it all out on the table & clarifying the simple truth about the process of photography from start to finish. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Always, the best part of the start of the year is the release of your book. I'm pretty excited. Here's wishing you a good start to your 2021. I can't wait to see what you create over the next twelve months.

Absolutely the best video about printing on this platform. For months I have been looking at tons of videos for printing my photos but none have really answered my questions like this one. Thank you for putting this together Sean! 🙏🏽

Been a big fan of yours for quite a few years now. Happy to say I just purchased this years zine. Looking forward to keeping this and referencing your images for the rest of my career. As always, thanks for the straight forward, honest, and caring tone you take in your videos.

Thanks Sean. Love the idea of small, inexpensive, print outs to aid in sequencing and layout. A simple thing to do but so effective.

I have recently been on a journey of watching all of your videos. I really enjoy them and I feel like you always manage to share something that is meaningful. Thank you so much!

Thanks for this video, I love how whatever you talk about you always simplify a process and make it seem within the grasp of the viewer whilst being realistic at the same time.

Timely reminder for the new edition of your book. Ordered Sunday evening and delivered this morning (Tuesday). Excellent service and another great edition, well worth the money

Thank you for breaking down the process, your tips are pure gold! Making a book just for oneself to reflect upon the year is a marvelous idea. It reminds me of the photo albums we used to have when I grew up in the 90's. Anybody else have old photo albums laying around? 🤔

I love your Video's Sean, always more thought provoking and insightful than so many out there. Book 4 now ordered. Thank you!

Thanks again for your wise and thoughtful advice about every aspect of this passion/profession. It's a gradual thing to build confidence in our own photography, and it's very inspiring to follow your process through the years, learn from you and admire your work.

this is perfect just in time as I'm experimenting to put together a zine. 🙏🏻

Fabulous video! Thank you for walking us through the self publishing process.

Excellent as always - and during these somewhat dark and stressful times, an excellent motivational piece to keep busy with. Inspired. Thank you Sean.

Thank you. Just ordered collection IV, my second of yours, really looking forward to it.

Dear Sean, thank you so much for including the nitty gritty stuff like pricing for samples and all the step-by-step tips. It really matters for someone like me who knows I want to make a photo book, but have never even look much into it! Thanks!

@ventricity

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone should follow this man too. Love your channel

@PedroCora

3 жыл бұрын

@@ventricity I second that!

I needed this video. The in depth research, and the honesty about selling was good. Thank you for making this video. Saved in my bookmarked vids

Book ordered - best value information, advice and thought provoking content on photography I know of. Thank you!

Another superb video. Thanks, Sean. Really appreciate your insights into how to go about this.

I always find your videos full of great advice. Purchased one of your books to support your work. Please keep it up!

Unsurprisingly another engaging, illuminating and informative presentation. Of the multitude of channels to which I subscribe, I look forward to your postings the most. I know that when I hit that arrow, the next whatever minutes of time I spend with you on the screen will be thought provoking, inspiring and will leave me enriched in understanding either with respect to the art/craft of photography or (sometimes) the art of life itself. So, in either regard, thanks and “keep ‘em coming.”

Thank you Sean for sharing your experience and advice, it's such an helpful video. I have been thinking about creating a book for some months, and your video comes at the right time!

Thanks for all of your great work. I couldn‘t think of any video on this channel I didn‘t enjoy or couldn‘t profit from. Just ordered my copy.

Just ordered my copy. Happy to be able to support your work.

Thanks, all really helpful insights. Makes me think more about the book I make each year for my own use, about how to improve and maybe share

Ordered right away! I only have your first one so far and I absolutely love the images. Especially as I live in Munich and some of them were shot here. Thanks for your insights and your awesome videos. You really are a inspiration to me!

Ordered looking forward to adding this to the other 3, keep up the great work Sean!

I've been thinking about putting a zine together for awhile. This was definitely the push I needed.

Very timely as I was exploring the idea of producing an annual book for myself. I love your methodical approach, get out 2-3 times a week, post once a day to Instagram, ending up with 365 photos to wiggle down to a book. Thank you.

Really cool video Sean! I love the idea of having the photography work put together in a physical format and even if I still not at the point that I can put out a zine or a book I'll keep your advice deep down on my mind. Thanks for your thoughts and help!

Really really really great video. Such a real and humble tone. Thank you!

Your channel is so practical while also being inspiring. Thanks so much for your content.

One of the recent personal step that truly helped improving my photography was to start printing photos and books: 1st - the process of finalizing and respecting your work and caring about your photo 2nd the result, the book, helps looking at your photo from a different more critical perspective. Great video Sean!!

I’m doing up my portfolio and wow I learnt so much from this video, thank you so much.

I really enjoy the channel Sean. I've produced two small books just for friends and family and to have a representation of my images that I can hold. There is nothing like holding a book of your work in your hands. I am also working on a longer version with some of my writing included so this video was very timely and helpful. Lastly, I just placed an order for your book for 2020. I have been collecting books from others to help me with ideas and to understand layout. That is the part for me that is most difficult. It is quite rewarding and thank you for doing this video.

The print form so inspiring...I can see it on the screen and have one reaction BUT seeing and FEELING it in my hands creates an entirely unique experience. You inspire!

@jandeenphoto

2 жыл бұрын

I am old school. internet sucks. print rules.

Thank you for sharing your process, your strategy is so efficient! I've learnt to be more thoughtful about my sequencing

Great video! Thanks! I actually just started putting my work into books in 2020, just for myself and to give as gifts to friends and family. I find it’s even more satisfying to have a collection of my images in a book than making individual prints.

Excellent workflow and decision-making process !

I love the pic of the guy blowing smoke. It transported me there in an instant!

Bought last year's bookzine. Ordering this right know. Your work inspires me and makes me want to go out and shoot more, it helps me to refine my vision to be able to capture those things too

Wow, such good and helpful content in all your videos. You're an absolute star, thank you.

Fantastic appraisal of self publishing Sean. Some people actually think its easy, but you've covered all the bases here and told it like it is. I haven't actually attempted a zine yet, certainly not with the intention of selling, though I have made several one-off books for my own use, and bought Zines from people like yourself and Josh. But the whole process as you have laid out here is an enticing prospect of something I may pursue! It also illustrates the efforts and steps your have to go through, along with how the costs need to be justified in the selling price. Great work, and many thanks for the inspiration. Cheers, Ray.

Thank you Sean ! great information given here

Thanks for your inspiring content, I've just ordered my copy.

what a coincidence! I just planned to come up with a photo book of my own photography journey, and my favorite youtuber talked about this in time. thanks for sharing great content

Ordered,so looking forward for the postman to deliver perfect book for lockdown, Big thank you for your KZread channel got me back in to photography now I am starting making videos again.

This was a very helpful video thanks Sean Tucker stay blessed and focused on your goals. PEACE

Fantastic Your channel is refreshing . Simply excellent.

Fabulous, looking forward to it

I've been really enjoying your videos lately and I've learnt quite a bit so thank you for that! Can't wait to get my copy :)

Wow - I have seen so many videos about ‘how to make a zine?’ But this one by far is the best one. Well explained and straightforward!

Thanks for creating such an educational and encouraging tutorial!

Hello from Michigan, Sean! Love the layout/edit tips with the small photos to get the flow right.

Good video Sean. Bought it!

So glad managed to get hold of this, I’ve missed one possibly 2 and really wanted to make sure I got this one

A very thoughtful and instructive talk. Thank you.

I have found for myself that starting every year with a plan for the year's book helps. Basically, I pick three photos each and every week to go into my annual collection. Then do an edit for the annual book in the new year. Works for me. Thanks, Sean, for your video.

@damianranko9740

3 жыл бұрын

This is great insight

Great insight to your process. On the subject of sales, I was one of those with no clue on what volume of sales I could expect, so I ran it as a Kickstarter project, then I knew how many orders I had to fulfil as well as how many extra copies I could order while still ensuring I’d made a modest profit. Worrying I’d be lumbered with a load of copies I couldn’t sell and wasted money on was putting me off doing it. Kickstarter made sure it happened and I’m so pleased with it. Seeing my images in print was the most satisfying element of the whole process.

Love your work, truely inspiring... 📚

I like people who know what they are doing or talking about, you’re one of them.

Very interesting to hear your thoughts on this! Sequencing and design definitely make or break a book!

Great video Sean. Thanks for sharing. Coincidentally I reached out to you with a question about your publishing methods last year and you took the time to answer me. Much appreciated, love your work, keep it up.

Great video Sean and thanks for the info at the end...

This is great advice Sean. I actually try to print a copy of most of my images small as it always surprises me how different some images look.

Looking forward to purchasing the next book just found your page recently and glad to be able to get a hold of one of your books!

This is very useful. Thank you Sean.

This was such a good video. Informative, to the point, and plenty of references and examples.

This was very very helpful indeed! Also just bought a copy!

This is a very good, concise summary of the primary considerations for creating a book-like collection of one's work, Sean. Well-done! As a veteran of several such projects, and being up to my chest in two projects as I write this, it resonated with me. I would also second Huw Morgan's general suggestion to use Lightroom's extremely powerful passive "smart collection" capabilities to aid in gathering work for such projects. It's absolutely indispensable.

Really enjoyed your talk. I'm just into my second year of photography and thinking about a small photo book of my learning progression. Like your idea of having these books around for reference.

Great and interesting video again. Thanks Sean for sharing!

Very strategic and instructive video. Thank you.

Thanks for the great content you put out Sean. You and Ted Forbes are probably the best communicators of all the people I follow on KZread. I made the decision to do a personal project this year and put the images into a book. Not for sale or anything, just for me. This will be helpful and I'm sure I will come back a re-watch it later in the year.

So pleased I secured one thru your membership pre video notification. Bloomin bargain too 😊. Super excited to see how you captured images through lockdown too, as being a beginner photographer, well not even a photographer as such, just using a camera as a way of seeing, I've found it really difficult to capture something of merit within the small window of daylight I've had these past months. It's all a learning process, and the journey is fun, but it's also a nice treat to buy your book for myself to see what an experienced eye sees, and how that might help me move in my own direction. Also very interested to see the design from your friend, being a graphic designer by day myself. Thank you for all the tips here, packed full of useful content, delivered in your honest and stylish way. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thanks Sean.

Thanks to your video I'm just preparing my first ever photo book... Lost of work involved. Made me appreciate the professional published books. I'm curious to see my work on paper. Thanks a lot :)

Love your work. Just ordered a copy.

Just ordered the 'Collection IV', my first Photography book and I cannot contain the excitement.

Great shots at the end... love them

Hi Sean great video as usual I didn’t even wait till the end of your piece to see the images. I purchased your book so I don’t miss out. Cheers Anthony 👍🏿

Well that's strange. I was on a completely different thought process today with my photography... Looked on your site and saw (for once) your book wasn't sold out, so thought I'd get one. Then popped onto KZread and noticed this video. No wonder it's not sold out yet! Always a pleasure to learn from, and consider the words you have to offer. Cheers Sean

Just received my copy of "Collection IV" courtesy of Jersey Post, FedEx and Canada Post. Time for a cup of tea. I'm looking forward to this. Thanks Sean!

Well done Sean!

always something to learn from you. thank you

Thanks Sean. Great video as alway, and as someone who is aiming to start self publishing this year the information is incredibly helpful; thanks again.

@sjenkin88

3 жыл бұрын

Also, I’ve just ordered Collection IV, super excited for it to arrive 😬

Always learned something from your videos even though some videos have nothing to do with me 👍. Thank you Sean .

Great channel Sean. Love what you do with the GR. just brought your book.

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Am no where near the level of publishing a book, but I was convinced that I should give it a try if nothing else to have a physical version of my progression (for better or worse). Thank you for the inspiration.

Fresh eyes, that is something I really try to do when evaluating. Thanks for the info.

My girlfriend bought a very nice bookcase where collection IV will fit perfectly. Can't wait to hold it in my hands. And love your video's.

Great video, great advice. Thank you so much sharing

Watching this while I´m hand-numbering the latest edition of my zine March & Rock :) Lot's of great advice Sean, it's a lot of work but every step in the process has it's charm. Putting together a publication definitely helps you understand your own photography better - time well spent!

@seantuck

3 жыл бұрын

... And that's from a man with lots more experience in this than me:)