FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What would you like to know?
What camera do you shoot with?
I shoot with a Canon EOS R5. I usually carry with me the RF15-35mm F/2.8, RF24-70mm F/2.8, RF70-200mm f/2.8, as well as the Mavic 3 Pro. For editing I use Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, and for film I use Premiere Pro and After Effects. Click here for a full list of all my equipment.
Where are you from and how old are you?
I’m 27 years old and I am from Ottawa, Canada. My background is Chinese (my parents are from Hong Kong).
How can I work with you?
If you are a brand interested in working together please send an email to elliott@elliottchau.com.
How many/what countries have you visited?
I've visited 65 countries so far! My goal is to hit 100 by the time I am 30. I go by the United Nation's list of 193 Member States.
I have been to: Albania, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Lichenstein, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco/Western Sahara, Mozambique, Namibia, The Netherlands, North Macedonia, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Poland, Qatar, Rwanda, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, St. Lucia, Switzerland, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, The U.A.E., The United Kingdom (England and Northern Ireland), The United States of America, and Vietnam.
On my bucket-list are Norway, New Zealand, Bolivia, and Chile!
I have been to: Albania, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Lichenstein, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco/Western Sahara, Mozambique, Namibia, The Netherlands, North Macedonia, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Poland, Qatar, Rwanda, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, St. Lucia, Switzerland, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, The U.A.E., The United Kingdom (England and Northern Ireland), The United States of America, and Vietnam.
On my bucket-list are Norway, New Zealand, Bolivia, and Chile!
What's your favourite country?
That is a hard one! There are so many places I still haven’t visited yet, but my current top favorites are Japan, Italy, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Peru, Philippines, Indonesia, French Polynesia, Switzerland, South Korea, and the U.S.
Do I need to go to college for photography?
Nope! While I personally did go to college for a diploma in digital media, everything that I learnt can be learned online. I will say that there is one huge advantage of going to school for photography, and that is networking. However, I'm not encouraging anyone to just drop out of school or quit their job to pursue photography just yet. Make sure to have a solid business plan first, and make sure you know the risks and what it takes to become a professional photographer.
What does a day in your life look like?
If I'm shooting sunrise I usually wake up very early (sometimes 1-2 AM if I'm hiking) to make sure I am at the best spot possible for shooting before the sun comes up. I then head back to my accommodation for breakfast/relax, followed by a nice nap. Then it’s work! Emailing clients, editing, branding, planning, marketing, writing, connecting with my followers on Instagram... there's a lot behind the scenes. If I have a plan for sunset then I head out to shoot, and afterwards, have supper and either relax or edit more before heading to bed.
How do you afford to travel so much?!
Funny enough, I work just like everyone! I just happen to work remotely and my line of work allows me to work from wherever I want. I also significantly reduce costs when traveling and use my credit card to save money. If you are curious about traveling full-time doing what you love, I suggest taking a look at my courses here!
I want to do what you do. Can I learn from you?
Yes you can! I have created eBooks, guides, templates, and courses to help you on your journey which you can find here. If you are interested in becoming a content creator, I'd suggest downloading my FREE eBook to start. If you want to learn photography, then join my course Level Up Your Photography here. More courses and guides will be released in 2023. I also host workshops every now and then so keep an eye out for that, and I have a mentorship program that's only available to 10 people (8 spots left).
