Keith and Chloe vow renewal
It’s been a while since I blogged…
This assignment pushed me to REALLY believe in myself. If you know photographers, we have a style and comfort zone to take photographs in. We like to control our light and surroundings as much as possible.
Well, this one took me completely out of my zone and pushed me to adapt and overcome. Aniya… thank you for always being that voice in my head (kick-ass Jason…LOL). Also to my wife who constantly reminds me…“you got this”
Chloe and Keith got married in the COVID wave and didn’t have photos after their wedding, they traveled back to Barbados and decided to renew their vows and take some photos. I was lucky to be awarded this opportunity to capture their moments, it also was a push for me to change how I approached situations. Honestly, this was not an assignment but a lesson for me.
The ceremony was short and to the point and we started our adventures to make some memories, Chloe and Keith, thank you! this really took me out of my box. You guys were amazing!
Enough of my yapping, check out these moments!
Jamel and Amber
But where do I even start?
I could sit here and write my fingers off… But I will give a summary…
Jamel and I go way back! we have worked on many projects together, whenever we are on a project we immediately know what the other is trying to achieve and the look. From the slight adjustment of the light to calling out the light levels, we should be at… we are that TEAM!
I could have a shoot at 5 AM and the reply would be “the location”? what’s the look? he would be there ready to assist me in my shoots. When working at weddings together the communication is a nod or a glance immediately we know what the shot is going to be.
I am HAPPY for my brother and his beautiful fiancee, Amber has helped us with a few shoots as well and is always ready to be a light test subject, I could not be happier when these two decided to walk that walk together, but enough of me going on and on
Check out what went down at their prewedding
David and Khristen
David and Khristen’s Wedding
Whilst doing some edits, I got an alert on my messenger .
“Good morning old scoundrel! Hope all is well.... I need your wedding package rates please. I'm getting married on Sunday, July 28th 2019 and I need a photographer...and as you aren’t too bad a fella I wouldn't mind you doing the job...lol...so if you will be available send me some info please or at least recommend a photographer if you can. Cheers!!
(Remind me to get new friends.)
David and I go back a few years and the opportunity to give the each other a jab is always welcomed! Checking the schedule, I saw this was going to be a tight one, but David wasn’t too bad a fella. (saw what I did there)
Information sent and we set about to make a memory of their special day!
Just a little of what happened on their day.
Second Photographer: Jamel Gittens
Location: Heritage Park, Foursquare Distillery
Mother and Daughter Photo session
It was an honour and joy to photograph these two ladies.
Received an email from Deirdre (Dear-dra - inside joke) asking about my availability to photograph a special moment for her and daughter. A few emails to and fro and we were set with the date and location.
Deirdre's requirements were simple, she wanted natural and relaxed photos in a nice location. The best place for this would be Farley Hill National Park, it's just a magical location. "Make sure you get some candid moments" she said.
Deirdre & Chloe met me with warm smiles and excitement in their voices, I knew this was going to be a wonderful time, we chatted and walked. While walking I would either dart ahead of them or drift back and capture their interaction with each other, we chatted about why this trip was so special for them, Chloe had just turned 18 and this was their way of celebrating, first time to the Island and just having fun and adventure.
Whilst chatting Deirdre asked, "what made you get into photography?" after a few seconds I looked at her and replied, "this...creating memories for people"
I hope to meet them again, here's a bit of what happened.
Richanna and Kyle
If this is how 2018 going to be... I happily welcome it.
Contact was made mid-November with Richanna about having a couple session done, we chatted back and fro about rates and packages. She wanted to have a shoot done early in January, somehow we lost contact and then Christmas happened... I got an email confirming the first Saturday in January. (Insert mad scramble to check emails).
For those of you in Barbados, we have been having a rainy January and that Saturday was a monsoon. Called Richanna to reschedule for another date only to hear, "Oh no.. my makeup is done" That is international language for... We doing this shoot today.
We played the waiting game, hour by hour and pushed ahead. On location, we had a 15-second window before the monsoon. The sound of disappointment in Richanna's voice was strong, we had to reschedule. The following Saturday we were almost dealt with the same fate but the weather held up and we were able to have an amazing session. I had a great time with these two, thank you Richanna and Kyle for giving me the opportunity to capture your moments.
A little of what went down
When sisters decide to shoot...
Epic start to 2018... I can only hope this is the start of things to come.
I received a booking from Adrianna wanting to take some photos with her sister on her arrival to Barbados, I gathered from the excitement, they had not seen each other for a while.
Booking confirmed and I was left to wonder how am I going to photograph these two ladies to make a lasting memory for them. Challenge accepted!!
On the day of the shoot I finally met Andrea, she brought such energy and confidence to the set, it was amazing!! Adrianna was nervous (you would think she never shot with me before) We had such an awesome shoot, thank you, Adrianna and Andrea, for starting off the year on this high note
Some of what went down
MUA: JWINTERMAKEUP
Portrait Session with Gabrielle
It’s always great to have Gabby back home, I’m sure her parents, friends and family find it equally enjoyable to have her back as well. For me it is the perfect photo opportunity, her piercing stare, thick lovely hair, glowing skin and stunning good looks make for the perfect canvas to create some amazing portraits.
This was our second session and she didn’t disappoint, I was ready to end the session in the first 15mins of the shoot. Hardly remembering the poses I wanted, she made it easy with every turn and angle.
Gabby… if this doctor thing gets too stressful the modelling world awaits you! Thank you for hanging out with me and giving me the opportunity to capture these amazing portraits.
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