San Francisco, CA

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Meet Zach Franzen

For nearly a decade, I've chased the emotion, motion, and magic of elite sport through my lens. I'm the official photographer for the HSBC SVNS series, traveling the globe with World Rugby to cover international rugby sevens.

My style balances documentary honesty with editorial polish — delivering imagery that feels powerful, emotional, and unmistakably alive.

Official HSBC SVNS Series Photographer
Getty Images · BBC Sport · Reuters
Rugby World Cups · Olympic Coverage
Available worldwide for select assignments
Booking inquiries

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Or email directly: zach@photos.rugby

What I offer

Coverage & services

01
Event Coverage

Full event and tournament photography. Fast turnaround with fully tagged, delivery-ready files.

02
Athlete Portraits

Editorial-style portraiture for teams, federations, and athletes building a personal brand.

03
Behind the Scenes

Documentary storytelling from training camps, locker rooms, and moments the public never sees.

04
Brand & Sponsor

Commercial photography for brands embedding themselves in sport — activation, lifestyle, product-in-action.

05
Licensing

License existing images from my archive for editorial, commercial, or social use.

06
Photo Sales

Purchase prints or digital downloads of photos from events. Fast, simple, high-resolution delivery.

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