in 2016, alvin stumbled upon the world of aviation photography, also known as “planespotting”. after a spontaneous bike ride past his local airport of YVR (Vancouver international airport), he found himself captivated by the sights and sounds of the airport, snapping photos of jets roaring overhead.
he decided to share his newfound interest on Instagram. it was there that he discovered an entire community of like-minded individuals who also loved aviation. drawing inspiration from fellow photographers and planespotters, alvin continued to visit the airport regularly to practice and hone his skills behind the camera, while exploring creative new ways of editing aviation photos that pushed the boundaries and challenged the status quo.
Alvin is known for his dramatic aviation photography and editing style.
his bold use of vivid colours and punchy contrast gives his images a distinctive look that is instantly recognizable. his attention to detail will have him editing a shot for hours to achieve the perfect look.
through advanced techniques of selective editing, masking and blending, alvin is able to perform dramatic transformations on images taken in sub-optimal lighting or tricky situations.
Notable clients:
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Air Canada / Aeroplan
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French bee
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Vancouver Airport Authority
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The Fairmont Vancouver Airport
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Whelan Construction
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Lufthansa
In 2018, Alvin visited LAX to try aerial photography.
he became immediately addicted to the variety of new angles and perspectives it offered. seeing the airport and planes while hovering 2500ft above them in an open-door helicopter was a surreal experience. In addition to lax, he also captured aerial photography over YYZ (Toronto) and yvr (Vancouver).
Some of Alvin’s Favourite Aerial Photos:
his love of aviation has brought him around the world to capture images from different airports, including new york, tokyo, sydney, Zurich, Frankfurt and amsterdam.
What does “onemoreweektogo” mean?
The inspiration for the name came from Alvin’s unsatiable desire for travel. he would initiate a verbal countdown a week before he was to depart on another trip, in an effort to make the time seemingly go by quicker. the phrase “one more week to go!” caught on and became the spirit behind alvin’s aviation photography brand and youtube channel.