bio
Zachary Wright (b. 1983) is a self-taught photographer based in Los Angeles, working in analog since 2002. He came to photography through the record industry, shooting portraits, press, and promotional work for musicians and recording artists. don't look down, an ongoing project shot entirely on a finite supply of 20-year-expired Kodak Elite Chrome, is his first extended body of work.
He also works as a producer and director in Los Angeles and New York.
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ZACHARY WRIGHT
Los Angeles, CA
PHOTOGRAPHY
2002–present — Independent analog photographer, Los Angeles. Portrait, press, and promotional work for recording artists and musicians. Instant-image and manipulated-process work, ongoing.
PERSONAL WORK
2023–present — don't look down. Shot entirely on a finite supply of 20-year-expired Kodak Elite Chrome, cross-processed, single exposures. 200 rolls; approximately 20 remain. The project concludes when the film does.
EXHIBITIONS
2026 — [VENUE], Los Angeles (group), September 19
2026 — Vinyl Release Gallery, East LA Film Shop, Los Angeles (group)
ONGOING COLLABORATIONS
Ongoing relationships, all beginning at SXSW 2018 and continuing since.
2018–present — Native Sun. Portrait, press, and promotional work, made whenever we're in the same city.
2018–present — Stephan Nielsen. Four album covers.
2018–present — Habibi. Portrait and performance work, including Knockdown Center.
2018–present — Rahill. Portrait and performance work, including The Regent and Gold Diggers.
SELECTED COMMISSIONS
2021 — Azealia Banks, Homecoming. Four-night residency, Webster Hall, New York. Commissioned for polaroid work; five packs per night. Via Meg Symsyk, artist management.
2021–2024 — Hazy Live. Event and music performance photography, including PuffCon, 2024.
2022 — Sarah Cothran, Republic Records. Commissioned for polaroid work; portrait, press, and promotional work and production stills followed, plus directing and producing the music videos "I'm Here" and "Funeral."
2022 — Colby Acuff, Make Wake Artists. Portrait, press, and promotional work.
Ongoing portrait, press, and promotional campaigns for independent and unsigned artists.