Meet Los Feliz Photographer: Brynne Zaniboni

Today we’d like to introduce you to Brynne Zaniboni.

Brynne, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
Like most photographers, I picked up cameras early–often the plastic disposable ones with the rare exception of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle camera that left a turtle imprint in the upper left corner of each of my prints, which I thought was the coolest. Regardless of the gift, my mother hated printing my photos because without fail most of the images would be poorly-timed candids, blown-out clouds, street signs, etc. The kind of images that a 9-year-old may find deep meaning in, but they were unexceptional and mostly a waste of developer fluid. Little did we know, that camera play would lend a hand in developing my artistic eye down the road.

Flash forward 20 years–through quick stints at photo school and a couple of desk jobs that always left me burnt out and creatively empty–I found myself returning to photography, but with (slightly) better equipment and the motivation to create something that speaks to my irreverent heart. I’ve been calling myself a full-time photographer for 11 months, and I still consider myself to be in the growing phase of my style and aesthetic with a few key elements beginning to shape all of my work; play, impulse, and rawness.

Has it been a smooth road?
Subjectively speaking to a bigger picture of my life path, yes. It took me many years to shed a sense of what I should do versus what I need to do with my life. I worked in different fields, followed different paths, and ultimately ended up here doing what I wanted to do when I was much younger. However, once I decided on photography and visual arts everything in my life came together to create a smooth transition. Maybe this was perfect timing because I fully believe you can become a photographer with patience, practice, and the internet. Any challenge I’ve faced has been searchable, and I’ve found mentors just by having the nerve to ask.

What role has luck had in your life and career?
I feel like I’ve had a very interesting journey to get to where I am. I don’t know that I’d say any of it was by chance because I’ve always made specific moves that I thought would drive myself and my career forward. I’ve definitely made missteps and definitely taken actions that put me in unexpected places, but I feel like my growth as a person and as a photographer has been propelled by learning outside of my field, and always saying “yes, I can” whether I really could or couldn’t. Through all of these small, seemingly random decisions, I feel like I’ve found myself in a good place, both creatively and personally.

Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
Determination, thick-skin, and a sense of humor.

What do you love about our city and what do you dislike?
I love Los Angeles! A lot of people think LA lacks character, but it has so much. There’s a grit to the city streets that nestles up against beautiful landscapes and I think that dichotomy really inspires a lot of my work. I love the diversity in people, ambitions, food, thought, cultures… It attracts people from all over the world for so many different reasons and I love to learn why they come. It’s also a challenging city, so I know that when I meet people who have lived here a while they are just as determined as I am to do something great.

Contact Info:

• Website: brynnezaniboni.com
• Phone: 4242987419
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @ohbrynne

Image Credit:
01 (Blue background/pizza)- Model: Julia Sherman, Makeup and Hair: Kat Corbo
02 (Pink background/gum)- Model: Kat Corbo, Makeup and Hair: Kat Corbo
03 (Male with guitar)- Makeup and Hair: Kat Corbo
04 (White background)- Model: Arden McKenna