PROOF ·
READY
Independent editorial checks for photobooks and photo zines
Your photobook. Ready for print.
A second pair of eyes before you print.
You've put time, thought and care into making your photobook or photo zine. Before you send it to print, make sure the words and details are right.I can check:• Spelling, punctuation and grammar
• Captions, names and credits
• Consistency across the book
• Page references and other details
• Final proofs, with a fresh pair of eyesThe aim is simple: to help you catch the small errors that can distract from a publication you've worked hard to make.
For photographers who make their own books
Whether you’re putting together your first photo zine, developing a long-term personal project or preparing a photobook for print, a fresh pair of eyes can help you catch the details you’ve become too close to see.You don’t need to be an established publisher. You just need a publication you’re ready to share with the world.
About Daniel
I’m a publishing project manager, editor and photographer with 14 years of experience in publishing.I’ve worked across the practical business of making books, from planning and commissioning to production and final proofs. I also make photographs myself, so I understand the care that goes into creating a photographic publication.PROOF·READY brings those two perspectives together: professional publishing experience and a photographer’s eye for the details that matter.
The three-hour PROOF·READY photobook review
01 Send me your photobook or zineSend me a PDF of your publication and tell me a little about the project, including anything you’d particularly like me to look at.02 I’ll review your publicationI’ll review your publication with a fresh pair of eyes, looking at the details that can be difficult to spot when you’ve been working on a project for months.The review covers:• Sequence, pacing and page turns
• Consistency across the publication
• Spelling, punctuation, grammar and captions
• Names, credits and front/back matter
• Other editorial details to address before printing03 Receive your feedbackYou’ll receive an annotated PDF and prioritised feedback, highlighting issues to address and opportunities to improve your publication before it goes to print.