Two Paths, One Rhythm
The partnership behind Dayspring Media LLC didn’t begin in a boardroom or a studio; it began on a stage. Zach Reed and Anthony Sebastian first met as members of their church’s worship team, and the friendship was an easy win from the start.
As they got to know each other, they discovered that their journeys into photography were nearly identical. Like many parents, both Zach and Anthony picked up their first "real" cameras for one reason: their kids. They wanted to document their growing families with a level of quality that a smartphone simply couldn't reach. However, it didn't take long for that hobby to evolve into a deep-seated passion for the art of photography that extended far beyond their own living rooms.
Parallel Careers
For years, they operated as individual creators. Zach built his reputation through Zach Reed Photography, while Anthony grew A Sebastian Photography. While they were technically running separate businesses, they became each other’s most trusted collaborators.
Their partnership usually happened behind the scenes—texting photos back and forth to ask, "Does this edit look right?" or bouncing technical ideas and pricing strategies off one another. They worked together on occasion, but while the chemistry was there, the timing for a joint venture wasn't quite right.
The Turning Point:
From 2021 to Today
The idea for a shared company was initially pitched around 2021, but at the time, neither was in a place where it felt realistic. By 2026, however, the world had changed. Between the two of them, Zach and Anthony have nine kids, all of whom are now active in sports.
Suddenly, they were spending every weekend on the sidelines, and parents began to expect them to have their gear ready for every game. While Zach was primarily shooting for his own children, Anthony had begun developing a system for Churchville that proved there was a massive demand for high-end sports media.
The final "aha!" moment came from a shared frustration: the "status quo" of team photos. Like many parents, they were tired of paying an arm and a leg for "cookie-cutter" shots—players standing in front of a goal or an open field, often out of focus, poorly cropped, or captured with eyes half-closed.
The Dayspring Solution: Ending the "Cookie-Cutter" Era
This frustration became the catalyst for Dayspring Media LLC. Zach and Anthony set out to create a dominating force in the sports world in the Western New York area, delivering team portraits that break the traditional mold.
Their goal is to move the needle for sports families. They want to shift the parent's mindset from "I guess we'll buy these again" to "We HAVE to have these!" By combining their technical backgrounds in music and media, Zach and Anthony bring a cinematic, high-energy edge to every game, ensuring that the "wow factor" on the field is finally matched by the quality of the photo.