Zack McCoy

Hi there! I'm Zack, a photographer from Orange County, CA. who specializes in weddings, couples, elopements, and portraits. I grew up in the city of Tustin in a house with a huge backyard. I have so many good memories of spending countless summer afternoons exploring that backyard, building forts and enjoying the beauty of nature. I was always an inquisitive kid with an acute attention to detail. One of my favorite things to do was find bugs inhabiting the backyard and look them up in this little insect recognition handbook I carried around. The intricate nuances and markings on each creature I came across fascinated me. Such a nerd from day one lol!

As I grew, so did my curiosity and love for the beauty in the little details of life. That curiosity led me into a passion for creativity and art, with photography being my main interest. I got my first camera (a Canon Rebel film SLR) for my 12th birthday, and was propelled into a completely different universe of possibilities. I took it everywhere, going through roll after roll of cheap film as I went. Waiting for my film to get developed at the local pharmacy was like waiting for Christmas morning.

The years went by, and my insatiable appetite for photography grew. I was addicted. I started reading photo blogs and made a studio in my garage. I read everything I could get my hands on about lighting, composition, posing--you name it. I went to seminars, assisted my idol at the time, Atlanta commercial photographer Zack Arias, and worked for free as a second shooter with wedding/portrait photographers I looked up to. I just couldn't get enough.

Looking back, I see it's God's grace and sovereign providence that led me to photography. I had a few different jobs throughout my teenage years, but I always had a constant nagging in my heart, a continual tugging every time I punched the clock that told me I needed to keep doing photography. Capturing the intimate, beautiful moments of life is my passion. It's where I belong.

I've told you my story--I'd be honored to help you tell yours with the utmost care and creativity. Head to the Contact page and let’s start our journey together.