I am a nomadic fine art photographer and cinematographer whose work bridges cultures, generations, and perspectives. Specializing while not limited in black-and-white photography, I document sports, music, documentary narratives, and monumental moments that shape identity and representation. My objective is to craft visual experiences that resonate instantly with audiences fostering a sense of familiarity and trust.

ZAi

Free, Unrestrained, Comfortable at ease

Rooted in representation

2025 / 2024 Resume

  • Director / Give Me II / Documentary / June 1, 2025 - Present

  • Lead Photographer / RaleighWood / August 30 - September 1, 2025

  • They Haunt Him / Lead Unit Photographer and EPK artist /  August 9 - 12, 2025

  • CLI Conservatory / Lead Photographer / June 29, 2025

  • Leica 100 Year feature photographer / May 3, 2025

  • LA Times / Creative Director / May 23, 2025

  • Mt Sac Relays - Nike / Lead Photographer / April 18-19, 2025

  • LA Times / Creative Director / April 9, 2025

  • Arcadia Track Meet - Nike / Lead Photographer / April 8, 2025

  • Salty Retreats - El Salvador / Lead Photographer / March 7-15, 2025

  • Elinchrome NY - BMX / Creative Director & Lead Photographer / March 2nd - 6, 2025

  • USC Keynote Speaker / February 25, 2025

  • Sloan and Bennett - Sartorial Reparations / Director & Cinematographer / Feb Feb 15-21, 2025

  • Slyf / Creative Director & Lead Photographer / January 30-31, 2025

  • Ax and the Hatchetmen Concert / Lead Photographer / December 5, 2024

  • Drew League x Kobe Bryant Tournament / Lead Photographer / December 4, 2024

  • LA Lakers Jersey reveal / Lead Photographer / November 21, 2024

  • USC Keynote speaker / November 20, 2024

  • Bloom Nutrition YouTube / Creative Director / November 11-16, 2024

  • MNTGE x Sweet Greens Campaign / Video Creative Director / November 8-10, 2024

  • National Lampoon x Canada Dry / Lead Photographer / October 30, 2024

  • Freedom Riders Documentary / Director & Cinematographer / September 19 - October 1, 2024

  • College Football Michigan State vs FAU / Lead Photographer / August 30, 2024

  • Peru World Athletic Championships / Director & Cinematographer / August 26 - 29th, 2024

  • “The Master” Documentary of Keke Palmer / Camera operator & Unit Photographer / August 10th - December 2024

  • Florida Atlantic University Hardknocks reality show / Camera Operator & Lead Photographer / July 22 - August 30, 2024

GIve me ii

Give Me II is a documentary series that follows Nike run coach, Percell Dugger as he travels across the country, uniting communities through the power of movement. Each city reveals a new chapter—where running is less about miles and more about connection, resilience, and truth.

In Los Angeles, the journey begins with a powerful send-off, fueled by music, joy, and community. In Dallas, the story deepens through friendships forged on and off the pavement—survivors, builders, and everyday people offering love and support. And in New York, the run takes a turn inward, as a shocking health diagnosis forces a reckoning with purpose, vulnerability, and what it truly means to keep going.

Blending cinematic storytelling with real human connection, Give Me II explores how running can be a bridge across cultures, a spark for healing, and a reminder that none of us are moving through life alone.

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Sartotial Reparations

Directed by Zai

EPK Artist & Lead Photographer

They Haunt Him

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Personal Favorites

As a fine art photographer, I have been blessed with the gift of traveling across the world, hosting galleries, and creating the images my heart has always longed to see. Each journey has been both a pilgrimage and a canvas, guiding me to capture moments that balance memory with discovery. The following images emerge from a blend of personal and professional assignments—each frame leading me gracefully into the next, weaving together the story of where I’ve been and the vision of where I’m going.

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“Where you currently stand is a reflection of your past thoughts ”
— Anonymous