ABOUT ME

I’m Zak Souter-Lucas.

When I’m not working as an Advanced Care Paramedic in Alberta or a Flight Paramedic in Nunavut, you’ll usually find me on my motorcycle or with a camera in hand. Photography started as a stress outlet during the Covid-19 pandemic with a little Canon M50, and it quickly turned into something much bigger. Now I shoot with a Canon R5, a pile of lenses, and a real love for telling stories through photos.
 

I focus mainly on photojournalism and event coverage, but I also spend a lot of time in the cosplay community, photographing both local and international creators. Along the way, I’ve had the chance to work on some amazing projects and meet some great people!
 

Why Scotch & Arak?

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The name comes from my family and my life. I grew up with a mix of Scottish, Métis, and Polish-Ukrainian roots, with a lot of Scottish tradition passed down from my grandfather—Scotch is a nod to that. Arak represents my wife’s Syrian background and the culture she’s brought into my life. Together, it’s a way of honoring both where I come from and where my life has taken me.
 

For me, photography is about capturing those kinds of connections—heritage, community, and the stories that make us who we are.