About Francis

Francis ZeraFrancis Zera is a Seattle-based commercial and architectural photographer. He’s been through business school, journalism school, art school, and even a firefighting academy. He travels light, has a valid passport, doesn’t mind airport food, and plays well with art directors and producers. He also teaches part-time at the Art Institute of Seattle, currently focusing on the business of photography.

Equipment and tools of the trade:

I’m all digital, pretty much all of the time. We use Canon DSLRs and lenses, Alpa technical cameras and Phase One medium-format digital backs with Schneider lenses. Profoto lighting, and Apple computers and monitors rounds it all out. Then there's the collection of vintage film cameras. It’s not so much the tools as how you use them, but if you want to talk gear, give me a call.


Stock agency representation:

Blend Images

Spaces Images

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Jonathan the cab driver and the risk of taking things for granted

On a recent cab ride to a Dallas shoot location, I met Jonathan. He’s from Ethiopia, is an inspiration, and is likely going to rock the world of engineering.

Francis Zera

206-335-0200PO Box 46078Seattle, WA 98146

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