MEET THE A-TEAM
Anthony Ziccardi - The Head Honcho
Founder/CEO
Camera Body: Nikon Z9
Favorite Lenses: 35 and 85 prime
Wedding Super Power: De-stressing any situation
Years on the A-Team: 22yrs
Years as a Pro: 23yrs
Things to Note:
Named his son "Flash"
Knows all the sunset times by heart
Is an Ordained Minister
Takes the best selfies
Photo by: Sarah Ziccardi
How it all started:
Anthony has been passionate about photography all his life. His father gave him his first semi pro SLR camera (a Canon AE1) at 11. Anthony started his career as a professional photographer and graphic designer in the city. In 2001 he was recruited by his former high school to introduce a photography program & instruct Graphic Design. He decided to leave the private sector behind and pursue a career in education.
During the summer of 2001 Anthony was approached by a former photography student who asked if he would consider photographing her wedding. He agreed as a favor. Soon after that event Anthony started receiving word of mouth requests from other couples who had seen his work, and wanted him to do their weddings. Fast forward to today and AZS has become one of the most awarded, trusted and sought after studios in New Jersey with many of its couples booking two years in advance.
In 2008 Anthony decided to expand his small company into a full time portrait studio. Presently Anthony Ziccardi Studios is in its 3rd and largest studio, located in Anthony’s home town of Sparta NJ. AZS currently has over 35 full and part time associates.
After ten years in education, Anthony resigned from a his teaching career to focus solely on AZS with his wife Sarah. In 2017 Anthony received The Best of New Jersey Award of Excellence as the top 25 Italian Americans in Business. He holds a BFA in Photography and Graphic Communications as well as a teaching certificate from Ramapo College...
Anthony now trains and mentors aspiring A-Team photographers.
23 Years in Business
Over 1000 5 Star Reviews
Over 3000 Happy Couples
A-TEAM CERTIFIED PRO PHOTOGRAPHERS & CINEMATOGRAPHERS
The Real Boss Portrait Studio Manager Camera Body: Nikon D850 Favorite Lens: Sigma Art 50 Wedding Super Power: The baby whisperer. Things to Note: Mother of 2 boys Licensed Cosmetologist Boudoir Extraordinaire Majored in Dance/Theatre
I'm here to help! AZS Manager & Photographer Camera Body: Nikon 79 Favorite Lens: 70-200 Wedding Super Power: Can fix anything. Things to Note: Nerves of Steel Spends too much time at AZS Beyond organized Trilingual
AZS Photographer Camera Body: Nikon Z9 Favorite Lens: Nikkor Z 70-200mm F/2.8 S Wedding Super Power: Creating Smiles Things to Note: Graphic Design Extraordinaire Hiking enthusiast Ice cream connoisseur
AZS Photographer Camera Body: R6 Mark ii Favorite Lens: 70-200 Wedding Super Power: Has a calming effect on clients. Things to Note: Graduated from NYU Total sweetheart Talented graphic designer
AZS Photographer & Film Team Camera Body: Canon 5D Mark IV Favorite Lens: 70-200 Wedding Super Power: Attention to detail. Things to Note: Shoots about 80 weddings a year Would make a badass lumberjack Everybody's best friend
AZS Photographer Camera Body: Canon 5d Mark III Favorite Lens: 70-200 Wedding Super Power: controlling light Things to Note: Etiquette University Grad Ability eat an entire pizza
AZS Photographer Camera Body: Nikon Z8 Favorite Lens: Z series 70 to 200 Wedding Super Power: Being stealthy and capturing the perfect candids Things to Note: I have a mini hobby farm I love horseback riding and hiking Favorite thing in the world.. being on the river in my kayak
AZS Photographer Camera body: Nikon D780 Favorite Lens: 70-200mm Wedding Superpower: Catching the fine details Things to note: I’m the youngest of 5 sisters My first toy as a child was a toy camera I have over 100 plants
AZS Photographer
AZS Photographer Camera body: 2 Canon R6 Favorite Lens: 70-200 and 16mm Wedding Superpower: Dance Floor Baby! Also, unique angles... Things to note: I play the drums in a Rock & Roll band. I was a long distance skateboarder- 150 miles, in TWO DAYS! I wanted to be a photographer when I was young!
AZS Photographer Camera Body: Sony A7IV Favorite Lens: 50mm & 85mm Wedding Super Power: Bringing a positive vibe to every situation & making a joke or two Things to Note: Completed the NYC marathon on a whim Favorite movies are The Wizard of Oz & Edward Scissorhands Despite her colorful personality, her absolute favorite color is black
AZS Photographer Camera Body: Nikon Z9 Favorite Lens: Z 70-200 and Z 24-70 Wedding Super Power: Making couples comfortable Things to Note: Bilingual I’m a painter. Art is my passion Love to travel with my wife Love to ride my cycling bike all year round
Film Team
Film Team Camera Body: Canon 5D Mark IV Favorite Lens: 70-200 Wedding Super Power: Stunt driver Things to Note: Proud Marine Dad Drives a Hell Cat Is a Firefighter
AZS Photographer & Film Team
Film Team Camera Body: Canon R5 Favorite Lens: 24-105mm Wedding Super Power: Movement shots Things to Note: Montclair State University Graduate Loves to hike and be outdoors Obsessed with cute animals
Film Team Camera Body: Sony A7S III Favorite Lens: Sigma Art 24-70mm Wedding Super Power: Seeing the shot no one else does. Things to Note: Good in time restricted situations Reliable + On Time Good Leader
Dog mom! AZS Sales Manager
