Photo Books & Zines

My photo books and zines are a reflection of the people, places, and moments that inspired them. Whether it’s a spontaneous shoot on the street or a planned editorial across the world, every publication is rooted in connection, collaboration, and curiosity. Each one carries a piece of my journey. I hope you see something familiar, something new, or something that sparks your own curiosity in the faces, places, and moments I had the chance to capture.

PUBLISHED

FASHION AND EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY: SIXTEEN TALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

This is my most recent published photo book. It is a collection of sixteen fashion and editorial stories photographed across eight cities on four continents. From the alleyways of Seoul to a forest in California, each chapter blends fashion, location, and narrative.

Fashion and Editorial Photography: Sixteen Tales From Around the World | Kisau Press
Prelude | A First Look At Sixteen Tales From Around The World | Paul Tocatlian | Kisau Press

PRELUDE: A FIRST LOOK AT SIXTEEN TALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Prelude is a newly published zine. A first look at Sixteen Tales from Around the World. Guided by emotion rather than place, its photographs move through stillness, curiosity, boldness, and joy, offering glimpses of creative voices still unfolding.

THE MELBOURNE PORTRAITS PROJECT: A PHOTOGRAPHIC ODE

What began as a way to stay creative during Melbourne’s lockdowns turned into a deeply personal photo book about resilience and community. This photo book features over 100 photoshoots with artists, models, and everyday collaborators who turned the city’s quiet streets into a shared studio.

The Melbourne Portraits Project | Paul Tocatlian
The Street Is My Studio | Paul Tocatlian

THE STREET IS MY STUDIO

This was where it all began. A personal experiment in self-publishing, sparked by a desire to capture street-based portraiture. Inspired by a workshop with Ted Forbes, it set everything in motion. Seeing it featured on The Art of Photography was a reminder of what can happen when you take a chance, stay curious, and keep creating.