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06/02/2023

JUHAHN JONES X HUMOR MILL MAG
Juhahn Jones stars on the cover of Humor Mill magazine March 2023 issue.

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I’ve had the pleasure of working with Frank Holder (founder of HMM) for years, and I got a call to shoot the relaunch issue of Humor Mill Magazine with sketch comedy star Juhahn Jones. We booked the studio on a rainy day in February, did the shoot in DTLA, followed up by the Humor Mill Comedy awards and the magazine released in March 2023. Shout-out to Juhahn and the team at Humor Mill for this great shoot.

04/26/2023

Good Morning AZP Friends! 🤩 Excited to share a new video of “What’s in My Camera Bag” an inside look in what gear I use to create the images you see here. 😉

If you’d leave a comment and give it a 👍🏽 I’d appreciate it.

Let's take a look inside my camera bag, where I show you the gear necessary to photograph portraits, fashion and commercial clients' work. Check the links be...

02/18/2023

🏆 HUMOR MILL COMEDY AWARDS 🏆
CHRIS SPENCER Chris Spencer will host the 1st Annual The Humor Mill Comedy Awards, Feb 21st @ the DGA in Hollywood.

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02/18/2023

🏆 HUMOR MILL COMEDY AWARDS 🏆
TONY ROBERTS Tony Roberts will co-host the 1st Annual The Humor Mill Comedy Awards with Chris Spencer , Feb 21st @ the DGA in Hollywood.

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02/18/2023

🏆 HUMOR MILL COMEDY AWARDS 🏆
JUHAHN JONES Juhahn Jones will host the at the 1st Annual The Humor Mill Comedy Awards, Feb 21st @ the DGA in Hollywood. With Chris Spencer & Tony Robert’s hosting the awards show.

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01/12/2023

New Year, New... 📸 - Happy New Year! 🎊 Welcome to 2023, I'm happy to share new work and to kickoff the new year sharing with you. https://mailchi.mp/11ba1e6d4dae/new-year-new

01/09/2023

Monday… lets go!
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12/12/2022

New Editorial for A BOOK OF titled “Pit Stop”

Photog: Allen Zaki Photo
Styling: Izza Dungca
Makeup & Hair: Nicole Wittman
Models: Jasmine @ Slay Model Management
Louis Anthoni Soriano @ Otto Model Agency
Producer: Cecilio Asuncion

12/10/2022

I've just reached 600 followers! Thank you for continuing support. I could never have made it without each one of you. 🙏🤗🎉

12/05/2022

Happy Monday Friends!

I just posted a new video reviewing the flash over on my YouTube channel. It’s an in depth look at the flash and it’s accessories.

Check it out and leave a comment of what you think. Have you used Westcott lights?



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I've been shooting fashion and portrait photography for over 10 years, and this Westcott FJ80 flash changed the way I shoot. Definitely recommend for any pho...

11/21/2022

Hello Allen Zaki Photo community. I've decided to put together a video of my Top 8 (remember Myspace 🤣) Photo Coffee Table Book Gift Guide 2022. Checkout the video below, would love to hear what you think in the comments section.

Happy Holidays! 📸

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 🌲 These Top 8 Photo Coffee Table Books have been such an inspiration for my photography and creative mind. 🌟 They are a great gift for anyo...

10/27/2022

Always a pleasure working with Cat! It's been awhile, but we back! 😊😎

10/14/2022

Wish we were rooftop with right now!

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10/12/2022

New work released for Hermoza with Kristen Taekman @ The Thompson Hollywood.

Wish we were rooftop with right now!

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09/30/2022

Hello Creative Lotus Family!
On today's episode I sit down and talk with podcaster, entertainment journalist and actor Juan Ayala,. Juan shares about his life growing up in Connecticut, the struggles of getting into acting, and through the COVID-19 pandemic, creating value by starting his podcast "Actors with Issues." His success in both podcasting and working as an entertainment journalist, representation of minorities' stories is what matters to Ayala, and through his platform he's able to share and bring awareness to these individuals and groups. To check out more of Juan's work, follow him on Instagram and on YouTube Actors With Issues, a podcast Actors With Issues Podcast or at Media Village

Checkout the YouTube Link in Bio for FULL EPISODES 🔗

08/05/2022

SUMMER 💫 JUST CHILL 🧖🏼‍♀️
Kristen Taekman x Allen Zaki

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06/29/2022

New Editorial "Alma Latina" from Allen Zaki Photo 💃🏽 - https://mailchi.mp/cdb9d673b256/alma-latina-new-editorial-allen-zaki

06/24/2022

ALL AMERICAN SUMMER 💥 M.E.B.

Michael Evans Behling of photographed by | Styled by | PR

I had the pleasure working with Michael last year for a press shoot between filming All American. Thanks to Eric for the styling and Erica Tucker for making this shoot happen.

Checkout on & on the now!

06/01/2022

KEIKO ELIZABETH • CITY ON A HILL

Keiko Elizabeth is an amazing actress and producer, currently on Showtime’s City On A Hill Official Group playing Asian American, US Attorney, Karen Shimizu.

I had the pleasure of photographing Keiko for press on the show and later interviewing her on learning about her personal family story of heritage. As we wrap out May, heritage month, I’m thankful to be able to share the stories and photos of my AAPI sisters and brothers. 💛🙏🏽💛

TEAM:
Photographer Allen Zaki
Stylist Adena Rohatiner
Makeup Blondiewood Beauty
Retouching stefanieschneeberger

05/17/2022

💃🏽 ALMA LATINA 💃🏾

Con un alma latina que celebra la moda de colores brillantes, texturas y patrones.

En definitiva, tal y como dijo la gran Frida Kahlo: "Era una flor solitaria, mariposa gozosa te posaste ahí; después el polen de otra flor más fragante llamó, y la mariposa voló".

New fashion editorial with folie.magazine
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MAGAZINE: FOLIE folie.magazine
PHOTOGRAPHER: ALLEN ZAKI Allen Zaki
STYLIST: MICHELLE WU Michelle Wu Stylist
MAKEUP: NICOLE MAGUIRE Nicole Wittman
HAIR: MELANIE ERVIN Melanie Ervin
MODELS: JADA @ SLAY Slay Model Management
JOSIELYN @ SLAY Slay Model Management Cecilio Asuncion
RETOUCHING: Retouch Club

04/15/2022

✨DANIELLE MONÉ TRUITT 💫

Throwback to my shoot in 2021 with actress Danielle Mone` Truitt starring on Law & Order

Photography Allen Zaki
Styling
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Studio The Forge
Retouched Stephanie Schneeberger

02/17/2022

New Fashion Work from Allen Zaki Photo 📸 - Italic x Allen Zaki

01/28/2022

THE FALLOUT • JENNA ORTEGA

Throwback to 2019 w/ the stunning and hilarious actress Jenna Ortega for a press promo shoot. I didn’t get to post the photos for Jenna’s debut in . She currently stars in and out today Jan 27th on which I can’t wait to checkout. 🍿🤩 Thank you Jenna for being such a great subject to photograph.

Photos Allen Zaki
Styling Enrique Melendez
Makeup Make Up Agostina
Hair SunnieBrook FORWARD ARTISTS

01/26/2022

SOAK UP THE SUN 🌞 IN LA
Kristen Taekman x The Hermoza
Shot at the gorgeous Thompson Hollywood by Allen Zaki

11/26/2021

S2/EP10 - TCLP - Kristen Taekman - Model / Blogger • On today's episode I sit down and talk with model/blogger Kristen Taekman. Kristen shares about her struggles of starting in the modeling industry at a young age and continuing now in her 40's with two children and a husband. Taekman opens up about her life, traveling throughout Europe, living in NYC, meeting her husband and raising their kids in LA post-2020 pandemic life on the east coast. Kristen was also on the infamous show The Real Housewives of NYC for two seasons, she shares how it happened and the outcome of it. Oh, and she has a LOVE of Elvis! Listen to hear all the details. 
To check out more of Kristen's work, follow her on instagram or checkout her blog at www.lastnigtslook.com

11/19/2021

S2/EP09 - TCLP - Greg McGoon - Children’s Book Author / Writer • On today's episode I sit down and talk with children's book author and writer Greg McGoon. Greg and I have known each other since my first year living in Los Angeles when he was modeling. He's since gone on to live in NYC and recently has moved back to LA, where he is busy writing children's books, working behind the scenes doing scenic work on theater sets and productions for the likes of Disney. McGoon opens up about his trials of relationships, the struggle to keep creating new writing projects, while also juggling self-promotion. His adorable dog Oliver, who is also the star of Greg's book "Oliver Gilmore A Doxie's Diary" enjoyed sitting on Greg's lap while we chatted for almost two hours for this episode. 
To check out more of Greg's work, follow him on instagram or online to purchase one of his amazing children's books, go to www.gregmcgoon.com

11/05/2021

S2/EP08 - TCLP - Cecilio Asuncion - Model Director of Slay Models •
On today's episode I sit down and talk with model director Cecilio Asuncion of trans modeling agency Slay Models. Cece shares his struggles of coming to America from the Philippines at a young age, making his way from NYC to California, and ultimately opening up Slay Models in 2015. Asuncion has won a GLADD Award for his TV show Strut on Oxygen, which gave viewers an inside look into the modeling world of his modeling agency, which was co-produced by Whoopi Goldberg. Most recently, Cece has built a strong modeling agency of new fresh faced trans models who are working in ad campaigns, lookbooks and commercials in LA and NYC. His agency's work can be seen throughout the US and Internationally. My recent podcast guest, trans supermodel Arisce Wanzer is also represented by Cece Asuncion. 
To check out more of Cece's work and his models, follow him on instagram and or online at www.slaymodels.com

10/29/2021

S2/EP07 - TCLP - Koichi MacGregor - Plus Size Tattooed Male Model / Mental Health Advocate •

On today's episode I sit down and talk with plus size tattooed male model and mental health advocate Koichi MacGregor. Koichi shares about his life growing up in LA, his deep connection to his family, his inspiration to become a plus size male model and the tattoo work across body. MacGregor opens up about his own mental health and how sharing his personal stories on social media and dialoguing with others has helped to spread awareness to the importance of taking care of your mental health daily. Koichi also attributes many of his benefits as a plus size tattooed male model to his buddhist practice. 
To check out more of Koichi MacGregor's work, follow him on instagram or on twitter

10/29/2021

MAY BE FALL🍁BUT FEELS SUMMER

Hot 🔥 summer fashion story I shot back in July w/ Maya Ford @ Select Models

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10/22/2021

S2/EP06 - TCLP - Parker York Smith - Content Creator

On today's episode I sit down and talk with content creator and fashion expert Parker York Smith. Parker shares his stories of coming to Los Angeles, going the route of acting, until realizing his creative talents of making educational and fashion related content on social media platforms was better suited for him. He shares his views on the fashion industry, how he inspires and communicates with his audiences and the hard work he puts into constantly creating new and exciting content that he loves. Smith also opens up about the struggles of sharing his life with the world on social media, while keeping his relationships with friends and family a priority. 
To check out more of Parker York Smith's work, follow him on instagram , on YouTube, TikTok and online at www.thelooksmith.com

10/15/2021

On today's episode I sit down and talk with two-time Emmy Award Winner, Actress, Host, Philanthropist, and CEO of NYTAQ Fernanda Kelly. Fernanda shares about her life growing up in Tijuana, MX; living in San Diego and Los Angeles, to then pursue her dreams as an actress in Hollywood. Kelly keeps it real and opens up about her struggles trying to make ends meet, making it as a successful TV host on Spanish daytime television, and most recently her successes as Founder/CEO of NYTAQ her female owned shop empowering female artists.
To check out more of Fernanda's work, follow her on instagram or shop her online store at www.nytaq.com

10/08/2021

On today's episode I sit down and talk with trans supermodel Arisce Wanzer. Arisce shares about her struggles of working in NYC as a fashion model, coming to Los Angeles, where she finds her rebirth of her modeling career. She opens up about fostering and supporting the next generation of trans* models in LA and NY through Slay Models. Wanzer has been on the cover Vogue Magazine, in the pages of V Magazine and campaigns for DSquared and other top fashion brands. Most recently she has been hosting events, writing her own scripts for TV and will be seen on a major network TV show very soon.
To check out more of Arisce's work, follow her on instagram or pickup some of her sickening merch online www.dragqueenmerch.com

09/24/2021

On today's episode I sit down and talk with entrepreneur and lifestyle brand creator Kaori Matsusturu. Kaori shares about her struggles of moving to Los Angeles from Japan to pursue acting and the entertainment world. But her perseverance and strength through COVID-19 led her to create her own lifestyle brand Kaorifornia where she creates one of a kind beautiful jewelry. She also live-streams, has channels with and other lifestyle content and most recently is getting back into acting.
To check out more of Kaori's work, follow her on instagram or online at www.kaorifornia.com

09/17/2021

On today's episode I sit down and talk with actress/producer/mom Keiko Elizabeth. I had the pleasure to photograph Keiko at the beginning of 2021 for her press kit, and she graciously offered to be a guest on the podcast. Keiko is known most recently for her work as Karen Shimizu on City on a Hill on Showtime, staring across from Kevin Bacon (funny story in the interview). She can also be seen in How to Get Away with Murder and has been working on and producing a documentary about her family and their story within the Japanese Internment Camps at Tule Lake during WWII . Keep an eye out for the many great projects Keiko has coming out.
To connect and see more of Keiko Elizabeth's work, follow her on Instagram or online www.keikoelizabeth.com

09/16/2021

Fresh Fall 🍂New Portraits by Allen Zaki Photo 📸 - https://mailchi.mp/76bf84806a85/funky-fresh-new-work-from-allen-zaki-photo-14800926

09/16/2021

WHO RUNS THE WORLD 🌍 CORBIN!

New portrait work with actress of shot by published in

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09/10/2021

Welcome BACK to Season 2 of The Creative Lotus Podcast! 🎉
On today's episode I sit down and talk with beauty expert and friend Despina Scandalis Beauty Despina Scandalis. Despina is a working Beauty Professional in Los Angeles, California with over fifteen years working in the Makeup and Skincare industry specializing in Wedding Beauty and Live Events including Red Carpet and Media. Despina thrives working with her clients delivering her signature luxury experience for all that book with her. As a Licensed Esthetician she satisfies her love of both worlds, Makeup and Skin, as they go hand in hand she conditions her clients to receiving regular Rejuvenating Oxygen Facials out of her Spa Suite located in Sherman Oaks. We speak of her Greek heritage, the struggles of owning her own business and the successes that come from persevering no matter what with the determination to follow your dreams.
To connect and see more of Despina Scandalis' work go to www.despinascandalis.com to book your facial, your skin will thank you!

08/18/2021

STROKE OF GENIUS 🖌💫 MAYA LYNNE

New work with actress and bodhisattva sister shot by .

What’s your favorite shot? Let me know in the comments below. ⤵️

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07/03/2021

On today's episode I sit down and talk with comedian and actor Joseph Schles. He opens up about his personal struggles with acceptance with himself, using his struggles as fuel for his comedy, romantic relationships and changing the patriarchy within American society. Joseph talks about dirty jokes, being openly gay within the comedy world, the ideals of LGBTQ+ culture and not fitting within the confines of the stereotypes. To listen to Joseph's comedy, checkout his comedy album released in 2020, you're gonna laugh, guaranteed.
To connect and see more of Joseph Schles' work, purchase his comedy album full of hysterical dick jokes online via or josephschles.com

06/29/2021

• CREATED SOMETHING SPECIAL •
Big thank you to Daniel Montoya for editing this promo piece with me, and printing by Blurb Books HUGE thanks to Rob Haggart for posting my magazine promo. Lastly, thank you to all the models/actors, makeup artists, hair stylists and wardrobe stylists for creating these beautiful images with me 🙏🏽 Reposted • promo 🌟🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍