
The assistants listed on this page are not associated with Flashpoint Photographic Rentals. We do not promote any of them in particular and by choosing any of them, the photographer relies on his or her own judgment. Under no circumstances does Flashpoint Photographic Rentals assume responsibility for the conduct or performance of any of those individuals.
1st Assistants
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Richard Amies
Digital ✅ | Driver✅
Email:rich@y-o11digi.com
Phone: 604 754 5611
Website: Y-o11digi.com
Camera: All digital formats
Lighting: Profoto, Dynalite, Speedotron, Elinchrom, Broncolor, Kino, HMI
Digital: Capture One, Phocus, Lightroom, Photoshop, Bridge, Premiere
Other: Photo Assistant and Digital Tech since 2011.
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Sean Best
Digital ✅ | Driver✅
Email: seanmbest@gmail.com
Phone: 604 727 6586
Camera: All formats, digital & film
Lighting: Profoto, Dynalite, Speedotron, Elinchrom, Broncolor, Kino
Digital: Capture One, Phocus, Lightroom, Photoshop, Bridge
Other: Langara College Grad, working assistant.
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Leo Cox
Email:hello@leocox.com
Phone: 236 999 5901
Camera: Comfortable with Digital SLR cameras and most 35mm and 120mm film cameras; a user of Canon cameras in my own work.
Lighting: Adept with Profoto, Aputure, Broncolor, Elinchrom.
Digital: Proficient using Capture One, Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite. Native Mac OS user and comfortable using PC systems.
Other: 10 plus years of experience shooting and assisting. Experienced in the studio or on location. Class 5 Drivers license. Canadian and British passport holder. Worked as a photo assistant in both London and New Zealand
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Mark Gibbon
Email:mark@markgibbonphotography.com
Phone: 604 329 4812
Camera: All systems.
Lighting: All systems including continous lighting
Digital: Capture One, Adobe products, Mac & PC.
Other: 10 years of assisting experience. Basic food styling (10+ years experience as a cook plus I photograph food). Technically minded, hardworking and a skilled problem solver. Give me 20 minutes with a set of lights or a camera and I will figure it out.
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Kyle Gibson
Digital ✅ | Driver✅
Email: hello@kylegibsonphoto.com
Phone: 604 966 1400
Camera: All formats, film and digital.
Lighting: All systems, studio and location.
Digital: Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One.
Other: Graduate of Vancouver Institute of Media Arts in Digital Photography. Current BC driver's Licence and passport. Working assistant, 5+ years as a digital tech and 1st assistant.
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Gaelan Glenn
Digital ✅ | Driver✅
Email: info@gaelanglenn.ca
Phone: 236 971 1881
Camera: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Phase One, Analogue 35mm, Medium and large format cameras
Lighting: Profoto, Elinchrom, Broncolor, Speedotron, HMI + Continuous Lighting
Digital: Photoshop, Capture One, Lightroom, Backup systems + scanning software
Other: I have worked as an assistant in BC for roughly 3 years, then transitioned to working in London U.K for 2 years on large + small scale productions. Worked as a Jr photographer + digital operator for a couple of E-commerce studios and also helped manage and hire studio in the U.K. Graduate of the Langara Photo Program. Current BC License and Passport.
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Alex Guiry
Driver✅
Email:info@alexguiryphoto.com
Phone: 604 345 6802
Camera:All formats, film and digital.
Lighting: All systems, studio and location.
Digital: Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One.
Other: Graduate of Emily Carr University Photography program. Current BC driver's Licence and passport.
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Wayne Hoecherl
Email:hoecherl@telus.net
Phone: 604 813 1330
Camera: All systems, both film and digital
Lighting: All systems, both strobe and continuous.
Other: Over twenty years experience assisting on commercial and gallery shoots.
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Jupneet Kahlon
Email: jupneetkahlon@hotmail.com
Phone: 778 895 0900
Website: www.jupneetkahlon.com
Cameras: Canon, Fujifilm, Sony, Phase One & Nikon.
Lighting: Profoto, Broncolor, Aputure, Dynalite, Elinchrom, Kino & HMI
Digital: Capture One, Phocus, Lightroom, Photoshop & Bridge.
Other: Over 7 years of experience assisting on editorial, commercial, and gallery photo shoots—both small and large scale. Valid passport and driver’s license, along with experience driving trucks.
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Colm Keating
Digital ✅
Email:colm@colmkeating.com
Phone: 778 512 2460
Camera: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Hasselblad, Pentax, Fuji, Mamiya
Lighting: Profoto, Einstein, Godox, Elinchrom, Alien Bees, Arri HMI/Skypanel, Kinoflo
Digital: Photoshop, Capture One, Lightroom, Premiere, Bridge, Phocus
Other: 3 Years’ experience as First Assistant and digi tech. Comfortable in studio or on location. Experience shooting BTS Stills and Video. Class 5 drivers license
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John Kelsey
Digital ✅ | Driver✅
Email:john@johnkelseyphoto.com
Phone: 604 723 7745
Camera: Phase One, Hasselblad, Sony, Nikon, Canon, all formats of film.
Lighting: Profoto, Broncolor, ARRI, Briese.
Digital: Capture One, Photoshop, Lightroom, Phocus.
Other: Based in on Vancouver Island (but willing to travel) after working in NYC as Mark Seliger's 1st Assistant for 4 years, having worked for Annie Leibovitz before that. Extensive experience in all assisting situations.
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Daniel Kozma
Driver✅
Email: djkozma@gmail.com
Phone: 604 839 7431
Camera: Canon, Nikon, Hasselblad, Phase, Panasonic.
Lighting: Strobe and continuous.
Digital: Photoshop, limited Lightroom and Capture One.
Other: Commercial and Gallery assisting 1990 - present. Professional shooting 1990 - present.
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Albert Law
Email: hello@albertlaw.ca
Phone: 604 229 9210
Camera: Digital: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji
Lighting: Continuous and Flash (all major systems)
Software: Capture One, Photoshop, Lightroom, Adobe Creative Suite
Other: 12+ years on commercial and editorial sets. Highly experienced with shaping natural and artificial light sources in both location and studio environments. Valid Class 5 driver's licence and passport. Detail-oriented, great at packing gear efficiently in small spaces, and can shoot BTS for you. -
Patrick Menard
Digital ✅ | Driver✅
Email:patrick.rmenard@gmail.com
Phone: 672 380 3967
Camera: Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Phase One, Leica, Mamiya, Pentax, Contax, Olympus, Pansonic, Ricoh.
Lighting: Profoto, Broncolor, Arri, Aperture, Godox, Speedotron
Digital: Photoshop, Capture One, Lightroom, Camera Raw, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Illustrator.
Other: 8 Years of freelance commercial Photography experience. Photo studio manager - 2 years (Montreal), BFA in Film Production (Concordia University – 2016), Owns a large vehicle capable of carrying tons of gear. Freelance / Self employed.
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Nik Molson
Digital ✅ | Driver✅
Email:nik@nikmolson.com
Phone: 778 874 2410
Camera: All Digital camera formats.
Lighting: Studio and location lighting (All systems).
Software: Capture one, Lightroom, Photoshop and other Adobe packages.
Other: Experience on commercial Stills and film sets, Graduated Vancouver Institute of Media Arts Photography program. Valid passport and drivers license, Experience driving 3 ton trucks, Willing to travel.
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Geoff Neufeldt
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Marlin Olynyk
Driver✅
Email: marlin@marlinolynyk.com
Phone: 250 505 4004
Camera: Experienced in all digital systems as well as medium format/35mm film systems.
Lighting: STROBE: All systems. CONTINUOUS: All systems.
Digital: Experienced with Capture 1 and all Adobe applications.
Other: I am a confident 1st Assistant and I have worked on many different large commercial still photography campaigns for film, television, domestic/international brands, and professional sports for clients such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Adidas, Netflix, and Apple. I am also an experienced grip and gaffer for motion productions.
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Sean Ponsford
Digital ✅ | Driver✅
Email: seanponsford@me.com
Phone: 250 858 9765
Camera: Phase, Hasselblad, Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Sony. All formats, digital, and film.
Lighting: Profoto, Broncolor, Dynalite, Speedotron, Elinchrom, Godox, Arri, Aputure, Kinoflo, Astera. Studio and location.
Digital: Phase One Certified Professional, Capture One, Phocus, Lightroom, Photoshop, Affinity.
Other: Extensive photography assisting experience, from the largest to smallest commercial and gallery shoots since 2003. Graduate of the Western Academy of Photography. Current drivers licence, can drive a 5-ton vehicle or smaller. Works locally, out of both Vancouver and Victoria, BC. Able to travel.
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Rob Seebacher
Digital ✅ | Driver✅
Email:robseebacher@gmail.com
Phone: 778 867 7807
Camera: All formats, digital & film
Lighting: Profoto, Broncolor, Elinchrom, Dynalite, Arri, Aputure, Kinoflo, Astera. Studio and location.
Digital: Capture One, Lightroom, Photoshop, Bridge, Zoom, on set VTR (stills)
Other: Over 15 years digital/lighting experience on commercial and gallery shoots locally and abroad. Clients include: Netflix, ABC/Disney, A&E Networks, Apple, A24, Hulu, Nike. Valid drivers license and passport. Available to travel. Graduate of Langara Professional Photo Imaging Program.
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Cameron Sparling
Digital ✅ | Driver✅
Email: info@cameronsparling.com
Phone: 604 440 4147
Camera: Canon, Nikon, Hasselblad
Digital: Lightroom, Capture One, Photoshop
Lighting: Profoto, Broncolor, Elinchrom, Speedotron, Dyna
Other: 3 years of professional experience. Graduate from VanArts Professional Photography Program.
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Michal Urbanek
Digital ✅
Email:hello@michalurbanek.com
Phone: 778 384 8784
Camera: Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Sony
Lighting: Profoto, Godox, Speedotron
Digital: Capture One, Lightroom, PS
Other: Experienced 1st assistant, 2nd and digitech. Commercial, advertising, motion set, editorial, food, product. Studio/location.
2nd Assistants
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Phillip Chin
Email: phillip2446@gmail.com
Phone: 604 874 2444
Camera: Nikon, Fuji, Canon
Lighting: Godox, Hensel, Dynalite, Profoto
Digital: Photoshop, Bridge, Capture One
Other: 30 years experience as corporate photographer. Class 5/6 Driver’s License. Vehicle available
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Danielle Costelo
Email: dani.costelo.photo@gmail.com
Phone: 6046557686
Website: https://www.danicostelo.com/
Camera: Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, Hasselblad, various 35mm and medium format film cameras
Lighting: Profoto, Godox, Aputure, Nanlite
Digital: Capture One, Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, ChronoSync
Other: Graduated from Langara’s full-time Photo Program in 2022. 3+ years as a 1st/2nd assist on commercial/editorial/fashion/corporate shoots. 2+ years in-house on and off-model e-comm/creative photographer/retoucher @gravitypope. Experience with prop styling, steaming/basic styling assist, clothing flat lays, etc. Working assistant. Valid passport.
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Pratibha Dixit
Email: pratibha.210@gmail.com
Phone: 647 803 1160
Camera: Sony Canon Nikon and Basic Knowledge of Phase One
Lighting: Profoto, Elinchrom, Broncolor, Nikon and Sony Speed lights, Nanlite, Aputure
Other: M.A in Media and Communication Studies. 3+ years experience as 1st/2nd Camera Assistant and Digi Tech. 4+ years shooting professionally, currently shooting PT at Arc'teryx. 1+ years working in film as a P.A. Graduated with Honors from Humber Photography Program, Toronto.
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Borja Moncunill
Email: borjamoncunill@gmail.com
Phone: 778 829 1716
Camera: All formats, digital & film.
Lighting: All systems, strobe and continuous.
Digital: Capture One, Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop, Phocus.
Other: +20 years assisting on commercial/gallery shoots. Own vehicle. Dual Citizenship Canada+Spain. Available for travel
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Tilly Nelson
Email: tilly@tillynelson.com
Phone: 236 818 7225
Camera: Canon
Software: Capture one, Photoshop
Lighting: Profoto, confident on set working with different kit
Other: 10 years in the industry, worked on many different sets in many different roles from photographer, assistant, digi, producer, prop stylist. Known for positive energy and efficiency on set.
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Zayden Phan
Email: zayden.phan@gmail.com
Phone: 250 580 6539
Website: zaydenphan.com
Camera: Canon, Sony and Nikon
Lighting: Profoto, Broncolor, Aputure and Arri
Software: Capture One, Lightroom, Photoshop, Bridge, Indesign, Premiere, After Effects and Davinci Resolve
Other: Attended Langara Profesional Photography Program, working full-time in house at Reigning Champ - both assisting, shooting, and editing since 2023. Doing freelance work since 2021 - both shooting and assisting, experience digi-teching and lighting.
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Christos Sagirorgis
Digital ✅
Email:Christos.sagiorgis@gmail.com
Phone: 250 649 6006
Camera: All formats – Digital & Analog
Lighting: Profoto, Elinchrom, Continuous – Studio & Location
Digital: Capture One, Lightroom
Other: Experience: 10 Years of Photo experience, the last 5 spent working as an in-house photographer for a video production house. Familiar with working on motion and still sets, big & small as a photographer, gaffer & grip. Valid Drivers license, passport & able to travel.
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Lara Sanchez
Email: larasanchezpro@gmail.com
Phone: 236 971 1695
Website: https://lara-sanchez.com/
Camera: Canon (RF, EF), Nikon, Sony, Mamiya RB67 + RZ67, Fujifilm, 135mm analog cameras like canon AE-1.
Lighting: Profoto, Broncolor, Nanlite.
Digital: Capture one, Adobe creative suite.
Other: I graduated from Gobelins école de l'image in Paris with a BA in photography, videography and retouch. I spent 6 months at Studio Zéro in Paris as a studio assistant. 1 year as a capture producer for Sheriff Projects in Paris where I learned a lot about gear for digitechs. As a freelancer I worked as a 3rd photo assistant and 2nd photo assistant in Paris. I worked here in Vancouver as a 2nd photo assistant for Evaan Kheraj and Noah Asanias.
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Nic Thorne
Email:hellonicthorne@gmail.com
Phone: 604 809 7727
Camera: Canon, Sony, Nikon, Mamiya, Large Format (8x10)
Lighting: Speedotron, Profoto, Broncolor, Elinchrom, Continuous (Kinoflo)
Digital: Lightroom, Capture One, Photoshop
Other: Shooting freelance for 10 years with experience in product, lifestyle, e-commerce, and portraiture. Assisting on small scale productions for the last 4 years. I’m dedicated, collaborative, and focused until the job is done. Eager to assist on both large and small scale productions and always willing to learn. Valid passport and driver’s license, willing to travel.
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Eric Tigges
Driver✅
Email:erictigges@hotmail.com
Phone: 604 727 6342
Camera: Canon, Nikon, Sony, 35mm
Digital: Capture one, Lightroom, Photoshop
Lighting: Strobe and Continuous
Other: Working Assistant. Drivers License and Passport.
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Nic Van Heerden
Digital ✅
Email: nicrvanheerden@gmail.com
Phone: 647 803 8791
Website: nicvanheerden.com
Camera: Canon, Sony, Fujifilm, 35mm, large format, Phase One
Lighting: Godox, Profoto
Digital: Adobe Creative Suite, Capture One
Other: Bachelor's Degree in Photography Media Arts from Toronto Metropolitan University, 5+ years photography experience, 2 years assisting experience, assisted Doublespace Photo, Riley Snelling, Scott Norsworthy, Revelateur Studio. Holds a G Licence (Ontario).
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John Watson
Email:john@imps.ca
Phone: 604 727 8506
Camera: Canon (primary) have experience with most major camera brands formats both digital and film.
Lighting: Profoto, Broncolor, Godox, Speedotron, Elinchrom, Paul C Buff, Kino, most systems strobe/continuous.
Digital: Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, Capture One.
Other: Have worked as a professional photographer for 40 years, studio and location, commercial advertising, portraiture, food, editorial, crew on Gallery and commercials. Willing to come on as a 3rd assistant if needed. Has a BC license and own car.
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Zenna Wong
Digital ✅
Email: zenna@zennawong.com
Phone: 604 600 7845
Camera: All digital systems
Lighting: Profoto, Broncolor, Paul C Buff, Godox, Kino, Dedolight
Software: Capture One, Lightroom, Photoshop, Bridge, Phocus
Other: 10 years of experience shooting, assisting, digiteching at large and small productions and events. Langara Photography graduate. Conversable, curious and articulate when appropriate. Quick, efficient and out of the way when you need it. Class 5 driver’s license, own vehicle, current Canadian passport and able to travel.
Novice Assistants
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Dana Diab
Email: dana@danadiabphoto.com
Phone: 778 868 5929
Camera: Canon, Sony, and Phase One
Lighting: Profoto, Godox.
Digital: Photoshop, Capture One and Lightroom.
Other: Langara photography program graduate, I shoot in studio, mostly product. Some assisting experience on location/studio.
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Jonas Kennedy
Email: jonaskennedyphoto@gmail.com
Phone: 778 233 4720
Camera: Skilled in Sony, Olympus, Phase One. Knowledge of GFX
Lighting: Profoto D4 System, D1, D2 and B10 System, Air Remote, Speedlights and Pocket Wizard
Digital: Capture One, Photoshop, creating back ups, tethering, basic knowledge of Lightroom
Other: Langara's 2 year Professional Photography Program, focusing on product, food, and drink photography - mostly in studio with some on location work. As part of the program I also have knowledge of lighting for portrait photography.
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Johnny Liu
Email: info@johnnyliuphoto.com
Phone: 604 783 2087
Camera: Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, Sony, Olympus
Lighting: Profoto, Elinchrom, Godox, Paul C. Buff
Digital: Capture One, Lightroom, and Photoshop CC
Other: 2 years experience with assisting commercial photographers, with my own work focused on portraits, fashion, lifestyle, and some commercial work.
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Yannick Schieve
Email: yannicksphoto@gmail.com
Phone: (778) 788-4492
Camera: Canon, Sony, Nikon
Lighting: Profoto, Godox, HMI/Tungsten/LED.
Digital: Capture One, Photoshop, Lightroom and Camera RAW, Mac & PC.
Other: 4 years experience on film sets as an IATSE 891 lighting technician/grip and 2nd assistant camera, 3 years experience as a studio photographer - editorial and portrait. Class 5 license with truck driving experience.