Photographer, videographer & journalist.

I’m Zakari, based in Chicago. I’m interested in people, the places they gather, and how they make a place their own.

A performer stretches green fabric across a blue-lit stage in Architecture of Memory.

Performance

Performance documentation

A person in a red polka-dot dress looks toward the camera beside a tree, holding their own camera at the waist.

Portraits

Environmental portraits · Families · Spring sessions

A vocalist sings between two guitarists, with pinball machines and a rainbow flag behind them.

Music

Live music · Band portraits

The Century Centre Cinema marquee advertises Reeling above the theater entrance.

Events & Community

Event photography

A hand holds green, blue, and clear beach glass in a still from the short film Beach Glass.

Films & Video

Wedding videography · Short films · Documentary

Trinity Sapphire smiles at Life is Work’s Trans Day of Remembrance event, with guests and the event banner behind her.

Writing

Reporting · Photography · Creative writing

Trans Day of Remembrance

Trans Day of Remembrance

Architecture of Memory

Architecture of Memory

Dark Heaven: ENVY

Dark Heaven: ENVY

Chicago Danztheatre Open House

Chicago Danztheatre Open House

Films & Video

Films & Video

A Gathering at Home

A Gathering at Home

Live Music & Band Portraits

Live Music & Band Portraits

Reeling Film Festival

Reeling Film Festival

Family Portraits

Family Portraits

Quinceañera Portraits

Quinceañera Portraits

Environmental Portraits

Environmental Portraits

Spring Portraits

Spring Portraits

Mother’s Day Portraits

Mother’s Day Portraits

Wedding Films