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firefighter malik zambezi⚕️

@malikzambezi

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•@MalikShotYou 📸🎞️
• firefighter/paramedic 🚒🚑
• genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist.

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Thank you @chicagosuntimes for featuring me as a artist! Much love to all of my followers and supporters of my art. This month makes 2 years as a photographer and I’m ready to continue to create art for the rest of my life!

If anyone manages to get a paper, I will sign it and give you a free photo shoot. Just send me proof that you have one and I’ll hook you up!

I love you Chicago.

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#chi #chicagosuntimes #chicagonews #chicagogram #chicagophotographer taken in Bronzeville, Chicago by @malikzambezi

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a year ago

OMG I am still shaking and I can’t believe that I was on @wgnnews @spotlightwgn this afternoon! Special thanks to @anisa_sakile for seeing my work and asking me to come onto the show.

I was so nervous that I was shivering (literally) but I ended up meeting @shaunt (From Hip Hop Abs) while in the prep room and he and @anisa_sakile gave me some solid advice that made me feel more comfortable.

This was a life changing experience for me and I’m forever grateful for this experience! I want to thank my family and all of the Chicagoans who have been supporting me so far on my short but impactful journey.

It was a pleasure being interviewed by @oh_em_ji & @sarah_jindra

So much more to come. Greatness awaits!

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#wgnnews #chicagonews #chicagoland #chicagophotographer #chicago #photography #chicagoreels taken in WGN Morning News by @malikzambezi

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2 years ago

this is how much @malikshotyou pays for rent in chicago!

neighborhood: bronzeville

work: firefighter & photographer

👉if you need help finding an apartment, hit the LINK IN BIO

📲 DM me “TOUR” to be next by @malikzambezi

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Did you know there’s a castle in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood?

Listen to Chicago historian, Dilla, teach me about the historic castle of Beverly.

There’s so much history in this city that often goes unnoticed.

Subscribe to my patreon for more exclusive content! Link in bio.

#ChicagoHistory #SouthSideChicago #history #castle taken in Beverly Hills, Chicago by @malikzambezi

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4 days ago

Can you see the pain in my eyes? #ye #kidcudi #lifestyle #concert taken in Chicago, Illinois by @malikzambezi

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16 days ago

Car got stuck in the snow so I thought I’d catch the train instead…

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Today I graduated from the Chicago Fire Department Academy. It was a tough but rewarding experience—meeting lifelong brothers and sisters, and being disciplined both mentally and physically. My lifelong dream of becoming a Chicago Firefighter has been accomplished! I’m excited to see what the next 30 years with the GREATEST department in the world has to offer.

Candidate Firefighter/Paramedic Zambezi

Candidate Class of May 19, 2025.

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#chicagofire #firefighter #onthejob #photographer #chicago taken in Bronzeville, Chicago by @malikzambezi

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⚡️ taken in Chicago, Illinois by @malikzambezi

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I made history as the youngest recipient of this prestigious award. This recognition is bigger than me tbh. It reflects the community, mentors, family, and supporters who have poured into my journey.

Most importantly, I’m proud to join a brotherhood of influential Black men who are creating change, leading with purpose, and making a lasting impact in our communities every day.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. The work continues.

Photography made this possible. Even with all the highs and lows… we still shall prevail.

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#photographer #chicago #blackexcellence #blackhistory taken in Chicago, Illinois by @malikzambezi

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4 months ago

Hey 👋🏾 today is my birthday and I just wanted to say that I threw my first art gala not knowing what to expect. I had a vision and I wanted to see it come into fruition. I was so nervous and skeptical of doing something of this scale but it all turned out great! Everyone loved what I had to show and it was a beautiful thing to see. Thank you all for all the love and support!

2025 will be a big year for all of us! I can feel it In my bones!

These lyrics to this song really describe me rn

Happy birthday to me ✊🏾& happy new years to you ❤️

📸: @111visuals_ @shotbybigdavid
Hair: @cheridennijae_ @nykocutz
Custom made suit: @stylesbydave

#chichijab #chicagogala #chiartchives #photoeveryday #chicagophotographer taken in Chicago, Illinois by @malikzambezi

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2 years ago

I’m 2 far in time 4 you to catch up to my typa time 🕵🏾‍♂️

Photographer/Creative Director: me ( @malikshotyou )
Hairstylist: @madysonnsimonee
Stylist: me ( @flawlesslik )
Model: me ( @flawlesslik )

taken at Brooklyn Train Station at 11:29pm eastern time

happy birthday to me 🖕🏾 happy new years to you

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#nycphotographer #nyctransit #nyctrain #nyc #newyorksubway #newyorkphotographer #nycstreetphotography #chicagophotographer #chicagolifestylephotographer taken in Brooklyn, New York by @malikzambezi

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3 years ago

outside but in my own world. taken in Tulum, México by @malikzambezi

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3 months ago

Hey everybody! Enjoy these portraits I took for @chicagosuntimes news article about my latest 1945 Bronzeville project titled “The Black Metropolis”. It’s one of my best projects yet and I’m happy to receive so much great feedback from it! I love y’all 😢❤️

Photos taken by Chicago Suntimes Photographer @barrybrecheisen

Photos taken on 47th/Cottage Bronzeville (My Home)

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#chicagophotographers #chicagophotography #bronzevillechicago #prophotographer taken in Bronzeville, Chicago by @malikzambezi

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