Erich Saide is an award-winning photographer known for his crisp, highly polished imagery. From soft and sensual to edgy and dramatic, his stylized, cleanly executed photos use incredible lighting to capture a diverse range of moods.
After over 22 years in the business, Erich’s body of work spans an impressive breadth of styles and industries. Extremely motivated, energetic and full of passion for his craft, whether it’s in the studio, on location, or by the side of a film set, Erich is happiest when he’s creating powerful and dynamic images.
Winner of the Communication Arts 58th Photography Annual Competition, his work has also graced the pages of Elle Canada, and is the recipient of the L’Oreal Colour Trophy.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in Vancouver, BC, Canada, Erich worked as a carpenter before embarking on a career in Commercial and Advertising Photography, both locally and abroad. His studio is located in Vancouver’s historic Gastown district.
Erich will take us on his journey of how he got into his career as an award-winning photographer through many “life events” including his personal struggles. He will also tell us of how adversity led him to create one of his important works. Humans of Support and as he would say about the pandemic “When life gives you lemons, squeeze them hard!”
Join Erich for an enlightening and inspiring presentation about his path and passion using his theme of follow your dreams, believe in yourself and strive to be your best! This will be a Zoom event – the clubhouse will be open and a Zoom link will be sent to all members the week of his talk.