BELLINGHAM, WA, April 13, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Tony Zapien has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Earning recognition for both his artistic vision and collaborative spirit, Mr. Zapien has established himself as an expert in real estate and architectural photography. He serves as the owner of Tony Zapien Photography — founded in 2019 — where he manages all aspects of the business including on-site photography, post-production editing, advertising, social media outreach and maintaining visibility within the industry.

Mr. Zapien's approach is rooted in a commitment to service and creativity, values shaped by his earlier professional experiences. Finding particular fulfillment in collaborative projects that allow him to contribute artistically and work closely with others, he believes that the greatest accomplishments arise when collaboration, service and creative expression intersect. A few of his notable projects include photographing Maple Recording Studio — an advanced modern-day musical recording space — as well as The Leopold, both in Bellingham, Washington.

Prior to starting his own company, Mr. Zapien worked as a photographer and editor at C9 from 2016 to 2019, during which he honed his technical skills and developed a deeper understanding of the real estate and architectural niche. It was through this role that he recognized the growing demand for comprehensive visual marketing services among real estate professionals. Observing that clients often needed to hire multiple specialists for a single listing, he identified an opportunity to provide a more integrated solution — one that would eventually become the foundation of his own business.

Before entering the field of photography professionally, Mr. Zapien spent more than a decade as a transcriber for deaf students at local colleges. In this capacity, he attended classes alongside students and provided live captioning of all spoken dialogue, ensuring equal access to educational content. This experience instilled in him a strong sense of service and collaboration that continues to inform his work today.

Mr. Zapien's academic background includes coursework at the Art Institute of Seattle, which contributed to his technical proficiency and artistic sensibility in the photography realm. His passion for cameras began during his early childhood; he recalls being photographed at age 2 and frequently carrying a 110-millimeter camera with him throughout elementary school. Photography remained a hobby through his formative years, including participation in high school photography classes, until his tenure at C9 revealed its potential as a viable career path.

Throughout his career, Mr. Zapien has been recognized for both his skill and dedication to excellence. He was awarded gold at the Cascades Best Awards, which honors top-performing businesses and individuals in Northwest Washington, in 2025 and was nominated again in 2026. Among his most notable recent projects is an assignment with a California architect on renovation work at a hospital in Bellingham — a collaboration he regards as a significant professional milestone.

Happily married to his wife Marion and a proud father of two children, Mr. Zapien balances his professional pursuits with his family life as well as personal interests as a musician, performing as a guitarist, vocalist and producer. Looking toward the future, he aims to focus on higher-end creative projects such as architectural work and builder collaborations that leverage his artistic vision and often involve travel. He intends to gradually step away from routine day-to-day tasks by expanding his team, allowing him to dedicate more time to both innovative assignments and his family.

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