Meet

Nassir Ward

Hi! I’m Nassir Ward, a photographer and emerging filmmaker from Oakland, CA. My journey with photography began about seven years ago when I picked up the family camera during high school. What started as a way to stay productive outside of sports, quickly became a passion. I began running around the Bay Area with a Canon Rebel T3, capturing moments with friends and peers whenever I could. 

The more I explored photography, the more I realized how much I loved creating. I eventually decided to shift my focus from sports to photography, determined to hone my craft and pursue a creative path that wasn’t always encouraged in my community. In Oakland, being an athlete was often seen as the primary way to "make it out," but I wanted to challenge that narrative and show others that we have options.

After high school I began building my network with other creatives in the Bay Area, reaching out to modeling agencies for test shoots and creating work beyond my hometown.

Since then, I’ve been fortunate to use my platform to share my perspective of the world and connect with people from all walks of life — whether it’s building portfolios, capturing special occasions, working with brands, and more.

With a photography background and B.A. in Theater, Film, & Digital Production, my goal is to raise awareness about the lack of representation in creative spaces and to inspire minority groups to explore fields like photography and filmmaking.