#BTP PHOTOGRAPHER SHOWCASE NO. 1: WADE COMER

Over the next week we’re going to be shining a spotlight on the four Vancouver-based photographers who graciously donated their artistic eyes and time to our new #BehindthePlexi photography fundraiser to support Vancouver’s restaurant industry workers at a time they need it the most.

Up first is Wade Comer (@wadecomerphoto) who shot the following beloved local spots:

@buckstopdenman
@comotaperia
@espanayvr
@izakaya_gons
@hookseabar
@laquerciakitchen
@mainstreetbeer
@nookwestend
@oddfishrestaurant
@strangefellowsbrewing
@tavolavancouver
@yujisfromjapan

Swipe through to see some of the great behind-the-scenes shots Wade was able to capture — and check out our website at the link in our IG bio to see the whole portfolio of prints available for purchase until Monday, May 31.

In Wade’s own words, his work is focused on the ‘remnants of humanity — the things left behind, the discarded object, the thing you walk by every day but never really look at.’

All proceeds from the sale of each print will be dedicated to the creation of two new scholarships for restaurant workers who have experienced employment setbacks due to COVID-19 — one via the @bchospitalityfoundation and the other to the @chineserestaurantawards scholarship at Vancouver Community College. The Chinese Restaurant Awards will also contribute $10 for every print sold from the collection of photos taken at Chinese and Taiwanese restaurants.

Stay tuned as we showcase the work of the other three photographers behind Behind the Plexi — Miranda Hudson (@hudsonny), William Luk (@mayowill) and Luis Valdizon (@whentheyfindus).

Stand tall. Stay strong. Show love. Support local.