"Blurred Lines" | Visual Artist Brandon Zakkai

Actor, stand-up comic, visual artist, and photographer Brandon Zakkai (aka @visualshoegaze) joins the program for a conversation that blurs the lines between disciplines and dives deep into creative instinct.Known for his experimental approach to photography, Brandon works primarily with light and intentional camera movement, creating images that feel less like documentation and more like memory itself. In 2024, a literal fall while taking a photo unexpectedly shaped his artistic direction, leading him to lean fully into this abstract, motion-driven style. You could say he quite literally “fell” into it.Brandon shares why photography stands apart from his other creative outlets: it’s immediate, permissionless, and entirely his own. No gatekeepers, no competition, just the act of seeing and creating.The conversation explores his fascination with memory, how it fades, distorts, and reshapes over time, and how that philosophy shows up in his work behind the lens.He also breaks down his go-to gear for concert photography, including his surprising “secret weapon” and his strong advocacy for micro four-thirds systems, highlighting both their quality and versatility. This passion has even led to a growing partnership with the brand.Beyond the camera, Brandon talks about his recent dive into printing his own work and his desire to one day work inside a print shop, bringing his images full circle from capture to physical form.This episode is a reminder that sometimes the best creative paths aren’t planned… they’re stumbled into.Brandonhttps://www.instagram.com/visualshoegaze/Follow Open Shutter for future show announcements!https://www.instagram.com/openshutteryoutube/like and subscribe:)