Video Portfolio
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Video Production
Independent film production, short form documentary, promotional advertising.
Still Photography Portfolio
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Portrait
Personal portraits, promotional headshots, any occasion.
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News
Nizami on assignment. From breaking news to in-depth features.
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Sports
Sifting through the chaos, tuning out the noise, capturing … a moment.
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Live
Concert lighting, indoor and outdoor environments. Passion. Will. Not. Die.
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![Portrait of rider and horse]()
Portrait Photography
Personal portraits, promotional headshots, any occasion.
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![Portrait of Maxi, non-binary activist.]()
Video Production
Independent film production, short form documentary, promotional advertising.
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![Photograph of dog]()
News Photography
Nizami on assignment. From breaking news to in-depth features.
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![Woman athletes celebrating.]()
Sports Action
Sifting through the chaos, tuning out the noise, capturing … a moment.
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![Close-up image of rock singer performing.]()
Live Concert
Concert lighting, indoor and outdoor environments. Passion. Will. Not. Die.
About Zia
Zia Nizami is a dedicated photojournalist, documentary filmmaker, and editor based in San Diego, California. With a keen eye for visual narratives, he captures compelling stories that explore social issues, cultural nuances, and the human experience. His work spans photography and moving images, often taking projects from initial concept through final edit. Driven by a passion for impactful storytelling, Zia's work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The St. Louis International Film Festival, PBS, and agencies such as Getty Images and the Associated Press, demonstrating a commitment to authentic and thought-provoking narratives from his Southern California base and beyond.
Contact Zia
Have a question? Need a quote? I’d love to hear about your project and help in any way that I can. Please use the contact form to reach out. Thanks!