Miami Film Photographer

I build the idea, then I shoot it on film.

Concept-led portraits, couples & brand work — from pitch deck and mood board to the final scan

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Meet Zay

I’m Zay, a film photographer and creative director in Miami. I started Life By Zay in 2019, and I’m at my best building something with you — a story, a place, a feeling — not just showing up with a camera.

Bring me a brand, a relationship, or a version of yourself you want to see, and I’ll turn it into a concept we both stand behind: pitch deck, mood board, location and wardrobe. I still shoot portraits, weddings and elopements with the same approach — a plan, a point of view, and real film.

I shoot on Minolta, Canon, Pentax and Leica in color and black & white, across Miami-Dade and Broward — Wynwood, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Brickell and Fort Lauderdale.

Have an idea, or want me to bring one? Let’s talk.

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Black and white 35mm portrait of a couple under an oak tree in Miami
Couple sitting together on a park bench during a color film photography session
Black and white film portrait of a smiling man outdoors in Miami
Portrait of a woman beside a Wynwood street mural, shot on 35mm color film
Black and white film portrait of a woman outside a Miami Beach apartment building
Candid color film portrait of a man laughing during a Miami lifestyle session
Black and white 35mm street portrait of a woman in Miami
Engaged couple laughing together during a film photography session in Coconut Grove, Miami
Black and white film portrait of a man in a leather jacket, Miami
Color film portrait of a woman in a wide-brim hat during a Miami portrait session
Black and white candid film portrait taken during a Miami lifestyle session
Night portrait on color film with bokeh city lights in Miami
Color film portrait of a woman in sunglasses at a Miami cafe
Two friends sitting on the grass in a Miami park, shot on color film

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Black and white film photo of a couple laughing together in front of a classic car during an outdoor photoshoot — candid portrait by Miami film photographer Zay.
Black and white film portrait of a woman leaning against a street sign in front of a modern apartment building, styled in black outfit and sunglasses — editorial street photoshoot by Miami film photographer Zay.
Black and white film portrait of a man smiling inside a café, captured with natural light — lifestyle photoshoot by Miami film photographer Zay
Black and white film maternity photoshoot of a couple sitting under a tree in a sunny field, sharing a calm and intimate moment — captured by Miami film photographer Zay.
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