Your University City photographer.
Zach Dalin Photography is based right here in University City, with a studio steps from the Delmar Loop and 13 years of work across the St. Louis metro.
- 5.0 on Google
- 1,500+ commissions
- Based in St. Louis
Photography for University City.
University City is home base. Zach's studio sits near the Delmar Loop, the stretch of Delmar Boulevard where the Walk of Fame stars, live music, and independent restaurants set a creative tone that runs through this whole community. That energy shows up in the work: portraits and brand images with personality, made by a photographer who actually lives and works in the neighborhood rather than driving in from across the metro.
U City packs a lot into a small footprint. You have students and faculty next to Washington University, professionals and founders, families in the historic homes south of Delmar, and a steady mix of artists, restaurateurs, and shop owners. Zach photographs all of it: professional headshots from $250, personal-branding and family sessions, commercial photo and video for local businesses, weddings from $4,999, and bar and bat mitzvahs from $2,699. Trained in the KMOV-TV newsroom and featured by CBS, USA Today, and iHeartRadio, he brings a calm, fast, news-honed eye to every session.
Hiring a photographer who is already in University City means easy logistics and someone who knows where the good light and good backdrops are. Whether you book the studio for clean, polished headshots or want to shoot among the Loop's marquees and mosaics, you get a full-service pro with 1,500-plus commissions and 600-plus live events behind him, plus a 5.0 rating across 63 Google reviews. Walls and albums are part of the offering too, so the images do not just live on a hard drive.
Sessions happen right in the neighborhood. We can shoot studio headshots near the Loop, walk the Delmar Walk of Fame for editorial brand portraits, or use the historic streets and tree-lined blocks south of Delmar for families. Heman Park and the green spaces near the U City Lion Gates make easy outdoor backdrops, and the Wash U edge offers classic collegiate stone for graduates and faculty.
What we photograph
What Zach photographs in University City.
From boardroom headshots to wedding days, here is the work Zach shoots for University City clients, on location and in studio.
“We have worked with Zach for the past 15 months with my small business Saint Louis Closet Co. He shoots a variety of types of photos for us, from head shots, to home interiors. He creates videos, reels, and multiple photos for both social and print. Zach is A PROFESSIONAL in every sense. We love working with Zach, love the content he creates, and would highly recommend him and his team to anyone.”
- Commissions
- 1,500+
- Live events
- 600+
- Google rating (63)
- 5.0
FAQ
Photography in University City, answered.
Do you photograph clients in University City?
Yes. Zach's studio is in University City, so this is home turf. He photographs U City headshots, families, weddings, mitzvahs, and commercial work, and also travels throughout the St. Louis metro across Missouri and Illinois whenever a shoot calls for it.
Where do University City photo sessions take place?
Your choice. Use the studio near the Delmar Loop for clean headshots, shoot editorial portraits along the Walk of Fame, or head to Heman Park and the historic blocks south of Delmar for families and outdoor sessions. We match the location to your look.
What does a session cost for University City clients?
Headshots start at $250, weddings at $4,999, and bar or bat mitzvahs at $2,699. Commercial photo and video is a custom quote, and portrait sessions are a session fee plus the artwork you choose. Request a quote for exact pricing.
Can you handle commercial photo and video for U City businesses?
Absolutely. From Loop restaurants and shops to professional offices near Washington University, Zach produces commercial photography and video on a custom quote. With KMOV training, he handles both stills and motion in one booking.
Let's plan your University City shoot.
Tell us what you need and we will come back quickly with a clear plan and a real quote.