My name is Ian Zandi and I’m the photographer/owner of Zandimancam. I founded it in 2022 primarily shooting blackbox comedy theater shows. I’ve since diversified my portfolio with covering concerts with Noisescape Magazine, celebrity Q/A’s at American Cinematheque, and studio portraits.

All of my shoots include a unique sense of composition and color grading. You know my work when you see it, which is something I’m proud of. I’m primarily inspired by my passion for cinema.

Some of my notable subjects have included Bob Odenkirk, Mila Kunis, Don Johnson, Aaron Pierre, John August, Postmodern Jukebox, Bobcat Goldthwait, Amy Poehler, David Dastmalchian, Tony Hale, June Squibb, Weird Al Yankovic, Jim Jefferies, Forrest Shaw, Jimmy O. Yang, Jay Light, Margaret Cho at prestigious venues such as The Wiltern, The Comedy Store, The Hollywood Improv, Pack Theater, Egyptian Theater, Aero Theater, Los Feliz 3, Hollywood Roosevelt, The Broadwater, The Yard Theater, Dynasty Typewriter, The Crow……....just to name a few. I handle all shoots professionally while having a relaxed personality to get the best possible image. The work and positive word of mouth speaks for itself.

Though I do not actively perform live anymore, I am also an accomplished standup, sketch, and improv comedian with work featured in The Onion, Buzzfeed, Humor Darling, Second City, NPR, and Paste Magazine. My comedy style is often absurd and satirical in nature.

I’ve produced and hosted dozens of sold-out live shows in the last 8 years including Late Night Disaster Show, It’s a Rad, Rad, Rad World, Tales from the Laugh Dimension, Seven is Enough, The Roast of 2023, and A Fonzie Scheme. In 2022, I co-headlined the West Coast Best Coast comedy tour with Patrick Lopez.

My comedic timing intuition is utilized behind the lens along with improvisational skills when communicating with photography clients