How to get your work featured in ZEKE

 

Twice a year, the Social Documentary Network (SDN) begins curating the next issue of ZEKE Magazine. During this process, our editors scan recent work published on the SDN website, looking for powerful documentary stories that are timely and relevant to the global issues explored in each issue.

 

One of SDN’s greatest strengths is the diversity of its community. We encourage work from photographers from all parts of the world. Whether you’re an established professional or just getting started, what matters most is the strength of your visual storytelling.

 

To be considered for publication in ZEKE Magazine, submit an exhibit of your work on the SDN website.

 

If you have not yet submitted a project to SDN, sign up for a free membership and follow these steps.

 

Click here for guidance on how to submit an exhibit to the SDN website.

 

Materials needed to create an exhibit:

• A minimum of six images (no maximum for a standard exhibit)

• An exhibit title

• An abstract explaining the context of the project in English. This can be up to 250 words.

• Captions for each image. Captions can be brief or detailed but should clearly describe the photograph and provide relevant context.

• Images must be a minimum of 1500 pixels in one dimension

​

Creating and submitting an exhibit

1. Log in to your account and follow the prompts to create and submit an exhibit

2. Select the country where the photographs were taken, the date or date range, and up to six categories that best describe your project.

3. After submitting, we will review your project within three business days (usually sooner) and notify you if approved. 

4. Once the exhibit is approved, you can make the exhibit live when you are ready.

​

The exhibit will be live on the SDN website for one year at no cost. After a year, you can choose to pay to renew. Either way, you receive the full benefits of submitting a project to SDN. 

 

Other optional features

• While an abstract and captions are required, you may also submit a photographer's statement, contact information, additional credits, and any other information you feel is relevant to your project. 

• Once you have a live exhibit on SDN, you can create a profile page which includes your bio, a headshot, a featured photo, and a list of all your exhibits on SDN. 

• At any time, you can hide the exhibit, hide individual photos, or edit the text.

 

Benefits of submitting your work to SDN

• Your work may be featured across SDN platforms, including:

  • ZEKE Magazine

  • The SDN Weekly Newsletter

  • The SDN website

  • SDN social media channels, including Instagram and Facebook

• Your work reaches a global audience of photographers, editors, publishers, and others engaged in documentary photography.

• You become part of a global community of documentary photographers.

​

Not a member of SDN? Join here.