Taipei was the most unexpected destination on my journey documenting people and streets around the world. Coming from Vancouver, BC, Taipei is the layover destination for anyone on Canada’s West Coast flying to Asia. This time around, I stayed eight days over the 2024 New Year’s celebration and created this POV street photography video.
Read MoreMy Permanent Fashion Photography Gallery Exhibition at The Akimbo
I’m pleased to announce that 21 of my fashion and lifestyle photography images were selected to be the permanent, feature exhibition at The Akimbo in Brentwood, BC.
Read MoreBali Street Photography: Work, Family, and Commute in Indonesia | Digital Zine
Bali is an island home to rich, unique family bonds and culture unlike anywhere else in the world.
Hosting over eight million international visitors in 2023, tourism is the root of Bali’s economy. Beyond that commercialized shell, its storefronts, warungs marketed to the Balinese, and flourishing Hindu-dominant and Muslim faiths create a colorful and dynamic environment.
Read MoreFirefighting Commercial Photography Campaign: Vancouver Fire Department On Call
This past summer, I had the opportunity to photograph every specialized team of the Vancouver Fire Department for the Rosenbauer Group. This was my favourite day of commercial photography so far in my career.
Based in Austria, Rosenbauer is the leading manufacturer of fire trucks and emergency rescue equipment. The Vancouver Fire Department is one of the first rescue services teams in the world to receive an electric EV fire truck.
Street Photography Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane | Digital Zine
Candid street photography documents split-second moments in a city that otherwise, like a fleeting dream, are quickly forgotten.
These portraits and candid moments were documented while in Australian residency through October and December 2023 in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, Australia. This digital zine illustrates the playfulness of unknowing moments.
Read MoreAnnouncing My Move to London, England
I am thrilled to share that I'm taking the leap across the pond to London, England and expanding my photography portfolio in a new environment.
2023 has been a year of tremendous change for me. My photography career empowered me to bid farewell to my day job in software sales back in February, allowing me to pursue my true passion full-time. I can genuinely say that I've never been happier.
The Chinese Canadian Museum’s Commercial Photo and Video Opening Campaign
Marking 100 years since the Chinese Exclusion Act, the national Chinese Canadian Museum opens on July 1st to celebrate Chinese heritage in Canada. Its feature exhibition, The Paper Trail, highlights the collection of certificates required for Chinese migrants to enter Canada during a period of inequality, racism, and persecution. Koby Photography led the commercial photo and video campaign with a unique art direction and out-of-home ad placements across Canada.
Read MoreHow to Pose People Who Aren’t Models for Headshot and Portrait Photography
Whether taking a headshot of your friend, a new model, or a client in a time-constrained environment: understanding how to pose and build trust with your subject is essential for capturing a natural and professional-looking portrait. These tips will let you capture a candid smile in a short amount of time with anyone, regardless of their experience level.
Read MoreWork and Play: Editorial Street Fashion Photography Series in Vancouver, BC
“Work and Play” is an expression through fashion photography journal that sets out to build desire for the coming escapes: the experiences to look forward to and are counted on to make it through the week. This lookbook of images captures the 2023 spring/summer fashion season trends and colour palette. A visual story of West Coast style in this sliver in time for men and women.
Read MoreVancouver, BC's 2023 Skyline: Aerial Architecture Photography of Downtown and the Lower Mainland
An aerial photography photo series of Vancouver, B.C.'s iconic downtown skyline in 2023. Vancouver is filled with new developments and leads the way as the city of the future. This cityscape series documents a moment in time for Vancouver as big changes arrive in the years to come.
Read MoreDoors of Montréal and Québec City
Every door tells a story. How many people have passed through that door, what mood were they in, and where were they going or coming from.
My photography teacher in high school shared how he focused on doors while traveling. This fascination inspired me and became a focus I sought to emulate in my travel photography.
Read MoreScooters of Montréal and Québec City
Scooters are products of personality. They’re a statement about who you are, where you’re going, and where you’re looking.
In street photography, seeking a subject that tells a story is the focus. Scooters and their drivers become an organic focus. For a split second as they pass by – or the few moments you catch while stopped – they offer a story of those driving it; stories that are otherwise hidden by the doors and roof of cars.
Read MoreHow (and Why) to Use an Off-Camera Softbox Flash or Strobe in Photography [2024 Guide]
The starter’s guide on how to get started with off-camera flash photography, strobes, and softboxes. Diving into strobe photography has made the biggest difference for my photography skillset and business for portraits, headshots, fashion, and lifestyle shoots.
Read MoreYou Need to Visit Steveston Village in Richmond, B.C.
A photojournal taking you through Steveston’s waterfront harbour and historic sites I called home through my childhood. Voted the best neighbourhood in Vancouver, Steveston Village is a staple and should be visited by anyone traveling to Vancouver and the Lower Mainland looking for food, culture, and natural beauty.
Read MoreTaking Photos of Strangers: Street Photography in L.A.
Photojournal of an afternoon capturing street photography and candid lifestyle shots using a Canon R5 through Downtown Los Angeles, contrasted by beachfront vacation homes of Hermosa Beach and slower-paced vibes of Venice Beach.
Read MoreCapturing Movement in Natural Light Lifestyle Photography for RYU Apparel
My photographer photojournal detailing the experience capturing fashion photography for RYU Apparel’s collections highlighting freedom through movement: a fashion and lifestyle editorial that experience pushed me outside of my comfort zone and self-expectations.
Read More8 Best Photoshoot Locations in Downtown Vancouver (With Examples) [2024 Updated]
Eight best photography spots and locations in Downtown Vancouver, BC for professional photographers and amateurs. These spots are perfect for shooting portraits, fashion, lifestyle, and professional headshot photography with a subject and were collected over eight years of professional client photography.
Read More10 Tips For Starting a Photography Business Side Hustle in 2024
The ten tips I've learned from ten years of professional photography to make money from photography as a side hustle with portraits, headshots, lifestyle, and fashion. Shoot the kinds of projects you like and create happy customers who refer you, review you, and share you with the world.
Read More9 Best Photography Spots in Hawaii (on Oahu, Kauai, Big Island Hawai'i, and Maui)
My nine favourite photography locations and off-the-beaten-path hidden gems from our three-week trip across Oahu, the Big Island of Hawai’i, Maui, and Kauai.
Read MoreRoad Trip Travel Guide: Discovering Alberta and B.C.'s Natural Beauty
Photojournal documenting our summer road trip from Vancouver, B.C. through Jasper, Banff, and around Alberta logging our stops along the way. Captured and written in partnership with Turo to highlight road trip experiences across Canada and North America.
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