why I always use a second shooter

February 7, 2016

Wilson Lau

If I'm Batman, my second shooter is definitely Robin. As an assistant, he is able to help me grab any gear that I may need if I can't move out of the current spot that I'm in; he can also help provide an informed opinion. He can even help assist the bride and groom in whatever they need! As a second shooter, he allows us to be in two places at once. Typically this happens during the getting ready portion of the day where I will be with the girls and he will be with the guys. For the rest of the day, he acts as a separate pair of eyes, getting alternate angles and perspectives of everything that's going on. Continue reading to see examples of images that were taken only seconds apart by my second shooter and I.

January 30, 2016

Wilson Lau

elliott slinn 2

January 30, 2016

Wilson Lau

The first time Elliott and I worked together, he was carving his way as a poet. Recently he reached out to me for a second shoot to document a new phase in his life as he transitions into being a songwriter while keeping his foundation as a poet. Chatting as we wandered around Gastown, I did my best to capture his personality in the images that I was creating

January 23, 2016

Wilson Lau

studio explorations

January 23, 2016

Wilson Lau

Shooting in a studio environment allows you to really focus on the light and the subject as the background is a neutral constantly. This was my first time shooting in a studio and it was interesting to see the behaviour of light with the different backdrops. Found out I really like shooting on grey!