Guest: Yant Martin-Keyte | Released: 2025-05-23 | Duration: 00:48:00
In Photowalk Talk Episode 04, hosts Martin Smith and Sandeep welcome photographer Yant Martin-Keyte, who shares his journey in photography, the creation of the PhotozineCollective, and the challenges and joys of making zines. They discuss the importance of community in photography, the editing process, and provide valuable advice for aspiring zine makers. The conversation also touches on the significance of photo walks and upcoming events in the photography community.
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Key Takeaways
- Yant started photography with his parents’ Olympus trip in the 80s.
- He returned to film photography after discovering old cameras and film stocks.
- The Photos in Collective was inspired by the late photographer John Whitmore.
- Community zines allow photographers to collaborate and share their work.
- The theme for each zine is chosen through a voting process among members.
- Editing involves organizing submissions and ensuring a cohesive flow.
- Membership in the collective is currently invite-only, but advice is available for aspiring zine makers.
- The joy of seeing one’s work in print is a significant motivator for photographers.
- Photo walks foster community and provide new perspectives on photography.
- Creating a zine can be a rewarding and accessible project for anyone.
Guest Links
- Instagram: @yantmk
- Website: getymk.com
Mentioned in This Episode
- Upcoming photowalks
- Collective website: Photo Zine collective
- Minizine link https://photozinecollective.wordpress.com/2024/11/11/mini-zines-a-blog-post-by-dave/
- Opaque purchase https://ko-fi.com/s/f2b8a862c9
- Yant’s zines https://www.getymk.com/shop
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