Gala stage lit in purple under a chandelier

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Shaping Light, Making Moments

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The work

Black and white hall with beams of light
Dancers in front of a large screen
Stage in a blue lit theater
Theater show in pink and gold light
Entrance to a stadium event at night
Crowd at the tables inside a tent event
Singer in white feathers under green light
Musician on a stage in orange light
Two artists on stage in blue light
Performer in a gold dress in front of large screens
Portrait of Zachariah Hendrix

About

Light is how people feel a room.

Studio ZMD is led by Zachariah Hendrix, a lighting designer with decades of experience bringing live events to life through light. From concept and development through execution, every project is personally guided with a meticulous attention to detail and a deep commitment to the craft.

While Studio ZMD operates as a focused, hands-on design studio, it is backed by a trusted network of collaborators allowing for full-service, turnkey solutions when needed. This flexible approach ensures each project receives both dedicated creative leadership and the scale to deliver at the highest level.

At its core, the work is driven by a genuine passion for live events, a respect for the collaborative process, and an unwavering, tenacious work ethic. Every project is approached with fresh enthusiasm, creative clarity, and the goal of elevating the experience through thoughtful, intentional lighting design.

Services

What I do

Event lighting design

Concept, plot and cueing for corporate events, galas and live shows.

Turnkey production

Design plus gear, crew and delivery through a trusted network when a project needs the scale.

Recent clients

GE VernovaTopps9/11 Memorial and MuseumInternational Rescue CommitteeNovo NordiskXD Agency360 Design EventsGPJ George P. JohnsonAd CouncilTV Tech ManagersChase Private Client

Get in touch

Tell me about the show.

Share the date, the venue and what you have in mind. I reply to every message.

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