Meet the Photographer
Hey, my name is Evan Coates
Hey, I’m Evan. I’m a lighting artist by trade and a photographer by passion. I’ve spent years in the animation industry bringing stories to life through light, colour, and emotion, and photography became a natural extension of that. It lets me take the same storytelling approach and apply it to real people and real moments. My focus is on creating cinematic, high-quality photos that feel authentic and true to who you are.
I’m not big on stiff poses or perfect smiles. For me, photography is about capturing genuine connection, the subtle looks, the laughter, and the moments in between that say the most. Whether it’s solo portraits, couples, or families, my goal is to keep things relaxed and collaborative so the photos don’t just look beautiful, they mean something.
When I’m not behind a camera or lighting a digital scene, you’ll probably find me watching a good movie, working out, going for a run, reading, chasing a sunset, or stubbing my toe on random things around my place.