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Mike Wu Photography

My name is Mike Wu, and I create highly exclusive and artistic portraits in Vancouver, BC.

01/10/2020

Hi everyone! Last year was busy so my New Years resolution is to find more time to sleep lol. And also post more on social media. Did you make any New Year resolutions?

10/01/2019

Had a lot of fun photographing The Kimono Store's beautiful new fall collection with last week. I must say, they work quickly -- the new images are already on their website! 😮

https://thekimonostore.com/collections/autumn

08/17/2019

When my friend Brittany called me to shoot her collection of kimonos for her new store, I was tremendously honoured and excited. Which kimono is your fav?

Check them all out here:
https://thekimonostore.com/collections/summer-collection

Thanks to model .yeung, assistant , and The Kimono Store

12/04/2018

I thought I'd share a glimpse into how I created my first levitation photo. I shot this as a single frame right as the sun dipped below the clouds for more diffuse light.

Josephine is leaning on a small backless chair balanced atop a step ladder, both of which are removed with some detailed Photoshop magic ✨ Her arm that supports her upper body is also Photoshopped out and replaced with her arm from another shot to really complete the floating illusion. Oh, and the reflections in the water had to be corrected as well.

The waves were tricky to work with on this day, but I noticed that when the forward wave receded, water ran overtop of her hand which added to the scene. I timed my shot for this but it had to be before the next wave hit the ladder (which would have created unwanted ripples). I find that all the little details add up.

Will be sharing more in my stories!
instagram.com/mikewuportraits

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10/23/2018

4 DAYS AWAY! Happy to be teaching a workshop this Saturday on how to photograph the night sky. The remaining spots are now on sale. Here's the link!!!

www.mikewuphotography.com/downloads/night-sky-photography-workshop

Story: For the better part of the night, I was trying to avoid getting this cold metal structure in my photos. There was always a tough pole or bar in the way. Then, I suddenly stopped fighting. Why not use it? The mix of artificial and natural seemed interesting so I positioned the structure to frame the point where the milky way touched warm city lights glowing behind the mountain. What's your opinion? Do you think it worked out, or should I have told the bars "fight me!" 😂

10/22/2018

Thought I'd share a bit about how I took this shot. This beautiful tree is just opposite the lighthouse in Stanley Park. First, I placed the bride on the right so that golden light from sunset would light up her face. Second, I stood much further away to get the entire tree in frame, so one of the challenges was giving directions to the couple. I called the groom on my cell and had him hold his phone in his left hand while I was on speakerphone. I then gave him instructions (e.g. take a step forward) and had him relay to the bride (e.g. tell her to turn her face slightly toward the sun). Then finally, just before I clicked the shutter, I told the couple the magic words: "Say cheese!" 😂

Title: Fall in Love ❤️
In Frame: Katherine Li and Vu Danh
Settings: 35mm, f4, 1/250s, ISO 100

Did you find this interesting? Should I deconstruct more of my favourite photos sometime?

10/10/2018

I'm teaching a photography workshop on Saturday, October 27th about how to take photos of stars, the milky way, and northern lights 😊 It'll be held in Vancouver with limited seating. Lemme know if you'd like more info!

Story: I was in Iceland and had just driven a few hours at night to get away from clouds. As I drove, I suddenly spotted green aurora arcs dancing across the sky! So I pulled over, grabbed my camera, and ventured onto a flat rocky field. It was a chill night, about 2 degrees Celcius and I was shocked to find a perfectly motionless pool of water which I used for the reflection! At that point, I may have done a ridiculously silly dance to celebrate. Maybe. Well, I don't quite remember the details now 🤫

09/15/2018

I'm honored and tremendously excited to be speaking at the Vancouver International Photography Festival a week from now, on September 22nd at VanDusen Botanical Garden. My seminar is Exploring the Night Sky, so come join and learn more about how to capture photos in the dark!

The story behind this photo is pretty crazy. This is the view that greeted a friend and I when we exited the forest after a 12 hour hike. We wouldn't have even seen it had we not been sidetracked earlier descending a talus slope. I was only able to take a few photos because clouds quickly rolled across the sky. Sometimes when you least expect it, Mother Nature likes to show you something magical!

instagram.com/mikewuphotography

09/07/2018

Anyone here a fashion lover? I'm running a contest to give away a pair of one day tickets (value $150) to Vancouver Fashion Week! Details are in my latest Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/mikewuportraits

Good luck friends! :)

07/21/2018

Super fun shooting website images for QuiklaserCanada. We took this in the spring but tried to make it summery. Thanks to Beverley and Victoria for a bearing the chilly air :) The skin clinic just recently opened at Crystal Mall - go check them out next time you pass through!

05/04/2018

I'm excited to shoot the upcoming wedding season! Was looking through some inspirations online and saw this: “The longest sentence you can form with two words is 'I do'”

Model Sandra Chou
Dress Vina Guingcangco
Lights Jennifer So
Quote H.L. Mencken

Also, I started a portrait account on Instagram! Find me here: www.instagram.com/mikewuportraits

Address

650 West 41st Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5Z2M9

Website

http://www.mikewuphotography.com/

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