Introducing Zac Miller
Zac Miller is a photographer, videographer, and editor with a deep passion for visual storytelling. What began as a photography business has evolved into what is now ZE Film Co., a creative company rooted in capturing meaningful moments and authentic stories.
Beyond his technical talent behind the camera, Zac carries a natural creativity that shows up in everything he creates. His work feels thoughtful, cinematic, and genuine. When I first imagined this series, I immediately knew Zac was someone I wanted to feature, not only because we have worked together for many years, but because of the heart and vision he brings to capturing stories and meaningful moments.
Let's dive into Zac's studio and discover what he has chosen to surround himself with to stay inspired.
Five Things & Why:
Cameras:
This shelf is a rotation of old film cameras. I like to find them at auctions, clean them up, play with them, and sell some on eBay. The Polaroid SX-70 is one of my favorite auction finds that I haven’t let go of yet. The canon AE-1 was my first camera so that one isn’t going anywhere.
Concert Posters:
Gregory Alan Isakov is my favorite musical artist. I’ve seen him in concert a total of 6 times and finally decided to get a couple of posters 😆
Keyboard/mouse:
This might seem small, but this mouse and keyboard setup makes a huge difference in how efficiently I work as an editor. I rely heavily on keyboard shortcuts, and this combo helps me move a lot faster in my edits.
Lumon mug:
My friend Spencer gifted me this mug. If you know, you know. If you don’t, stop what you’re doing and go watch Severance on Apple TV.
Linocut Poster
Before working full time for myself, I worked on the creative team at The Experience. This was a fun project we did as a team where we each did our own linocut of favorite things or inside jokes that we had. This team was truly the best and I miss working alongside of them!
Advice Column
Are there any studio habits or routines you’ve developed that you think could be helpful for other artists?
There’s nothing better than having a little lofi playing in the background to hone in and get some work done.
What advice would you give to creatives who feel hesitant or unsure about reaching out to find a creative community?
If you’re hesitant about finding a creative community, I really encourage you to push through your fears and do it! There is nothing like having other creatives you can bounce ideas off of and share success and failures with. It will truly grow you as a person and it’s nice to get out of your own little bubble.