Liam Higgins
Cinematographer | Narrative & Documentary
Liam’s journey began as a photojournalist and writer, but he quickly realized that moving images could bridge the gap between words and vision. Shooting small music videos and local brand spots in Windsor led him naturally into narrative and commercial filmmaking.
“I always kind of longed to focus more on imagery… that just kind of led into commercial filmmaking, narrative filmmaking, and other things.”
Visual Style:
Liam describes his approach as intuitive. He frames each shot through the lens of character, space, and emotion – trusting internal instinct informed by a deep understanding of the story.
“My goal is for everything to feel as natural as possible… if we’re in a dark setting, we embrace the darkness.”
Preferred Camera Package:
Lean, responsive, and optimized for texture, colour, and run‑and‑gun versatility.
- Camera: ARRI Alexa 35
“My go‑to camera is the Alexa 35… the workflow towards a filmic‑like image is just getting more and more better. - Lenses: Leica Summilux‑C Primes
“I love the look and feel of the Leica glass – creamy bokeh, accurate colour rendition, and minimal distortion even at wider focal lengths. - Support & Monitoring:
- O’Connor 2575 Head with Baby Legs & Standard Sticks (Hi‑Hat & Low‑Hat)
- SmallHD 702 On‑Camera Monitor
- (2) Flanders Scientific 17″ Monitors with Teradek Bolt Pro 300
- O’Connor 2575 Head with Baby Legs & Standard Sticks (Hi‑Hat & Low‑Hat)
- Mattebox & Filtration:
- ARRI LMB‑25 3‑Stage Mattebox
- 4×5″ IR ND (.3, .6, .9, 1.2, 2.1)
- 4×5″ Rotatable Circular Polarizer & Clear Filter
- ARRI LMB‑25 3‑Stage Mattebox
- Power & Accessories:
- (4) VCLX Block Batteries
- Cinetape
- Drop‑In Diopter Tray
- (4) VCLX Block Batteries
The One Thing He Always Forgets:
“It’s always good to have a mattebox… I like a clip‑on lightweight one so I can keep the package as small as possible.”
His Underrated Gem:
“The most underrated thing of any cinematographer is their crew… tools are tools, but the people you work with are the most valuable.”
Rent Liam's Kit:
Shoot with Liam’s exact setup by Contacting Ontario Camera and requesting this package.
Advice for Emerging Filmmakers:
“Shoot as much as possible, enjoy what you work on, and have fun doing it.”