MEET

Zai Laffitte, Miami & Europe-based wedding photographer

NICE TO MEET YOU.

Who I am and who I'm becoming are both things that live within me and in the photos I make. I like to think that I'm leaving little pieces of me in every gallery I deliver. So here's a little bit about the lived experiences that have molded me:


travel is one of my biggest sources of joy

I love to simply exist somewhere I've never been. Something about not speaking the language, trying new foods, and watching the way people live - these experiences make me feel so alive, and also so tiny in this world. My work is deeply shaped by this worldly perspective.

I once was a newspaper journalist

I spent 5 years covering a range of topics that included religion, politics and community. I learned that in order to tell stories honestly, with trust, the most important thing is making people feel comfortable to be themselves in your presence. I also know that the most meaning is in the details.

I'm a taurus, through & through

Not to get all woo woo, but I do defnitiely fit every description you've ever read about Tauruses. I live through my senses, which means my love language is good food, beautiful spaces, a well-put-together outfit, and an excellent music station. I have a calming presence and grounding mindfulness on wedding days. As for the stubborn Taurus trait - I'm working on it, hehe.

i'm grateful to have explored 39 countries, & I have so many more to see. Here are a few wedding bucket list countries:

africa

Morocco, Egypt, Kenya

asia

Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, Lebanon

south america

Argentina, Brazil