#BTP PHOTOGRAPHER SHOWCASE NO. 3: LUIS VALDIZON
This week, we’re 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 next is Luis Valdizon and the team at @whentheyfindus — a studio and digital publication that explores the perspectives and poetry of profound people, places and ideas.
Luis captured the following beloved local spots:
@doucediner
@kulakitchen
@chanchotortilleria
@medinacafe
@papisoysterbar
@beetboxveg
@stlawrencerestaurant
@farinaalegna
@askforluigi
@madebymister
Swipe through to see some of Luis’ fantastic behind-the-scenes shots and check out our website to see the whole portfolio of prints available for purchase until Monday, May 31.
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 final photographer behind Behind the Plexi — William Luk (@mayowill) later this week.
A special shout out to John Goldsmith and the team at @printmaker.studio (printmaker-studio.com) for providing printing at cost for the Behind the Plexi project. Each high-quality, satin-finish BTP print is professionally printed on archival paper of 100% cotton rag Epson Legacy Platine with Epson UltraChrom HD pigment ink and packaged in a sturdy envelope with a layer of glassine for added protection.
Stand tall. Stay strong. Show love. Support local.