To-Do List (Ongoing / Not Completed)

  • Finalize photos for Japanese Zine (PROJECT JAPANESE BOOTH)

  • Write captions / text in English + romaji/Japanese

  • Proofread layout / text for Japanese accuracy

  • Export print-ready PDF for on-demand printing

  • Research and choose print-on-demand service

  • Order first proof copy

  • Review Sony Photo Contest rules & submission requirements

  • Submit photos/zine to Sony Photo Contest

  • Social media promotion for zine / project

Projects (In Progress / Not Completed)

  • PROJECT JAPANESE BOOTH – Japanese Zine December experiment + Sony Photo Contest

  • Japanese Zine layout & print-on-demand test

  • Sony Photo Contest submission

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