Since 2016, he has focused on creating conceptual, tableau photographs that explore personal narratives and life experiences. His staged, surreal images have been exhibited in galleries across the United States and internationally, including venues in the UK, Germany, California, Virginia, Oklahoma, Vermont, and Massachusetts.

Stephens holds an MFA in Visual Art from the Vermont College of Fine Art and a certificate in Professional Photography from the Hallmark Institute of Photography. He has been a lecturer at colleges and universities including Keene State College, Springfield College, and Franklin Pierce University. Beyond his artistic practice, he has contributed visual effects work to major productions, including Yellowstone, Landman, Cold Water, Lioness, and Mayor of Kingstown.

Through his multifaceted career, Zachary P. Stephens continues to push the boundaries of storytelling, blending photography, fine art, and cinematic techniques to create compelling and thought-provoking imagery.