Celebrating 70 Years...
Had the pleasure of capturing the celebration of "Mums" big 70th birthday celebration. I got an email from my old school mate asking about pricing for a photo-shoot for 4 persons, over the course of several emails back and fro, I got a brief of the intended session.
The location of this shoot had to have a meaning for the intended client. In talking I learnt that "Mums" grew up in St.John and raised her family there until she then moved to St.Philip. Immediately Codrington College came to mind, the beautiful grounds and tranquility of the place made for the perfect scene. Codrington College was also a place the family grew up and spent many evenings on the playing field and by the pond, apparently the pond was a lot different back then. (Now I'm curious to find out how the placed looked before).
Fast track to the day of the shoot, It was good to see my old school friend after so many years and it's only then that I remembered the other lady who was with her was her sister and also an old school friend of mine as well, the third lady was the granddaughter then the lady of the hour "Mums"... Well Ms. Alleyne , but I called her "Mums".
Mums was quiet and had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eyes... we became fast friends! She was a bit shy and nervous at first but then we got into the swing of things and had an awesome photo-shoot! Thank you Shawn for allowing me to capture these moments of your family and being a part of the celebrations. It was an honour capturing the four generations of Alleyne ladies.
Four Generations of beautiful ladies
Quote taken from Kathy-Ann:
"Psalms 90 v 10; 70 yrs are given to us some even live to 80 but even the best yrs are filled with pain & trouble but soon they quickly disappeared & we fly away. Mom, by God's Grace all your pain & trouble throughout the years quickly disappeared. The best mom is certainly a praying mom & we are privelege to have one. As the humble & contented woman you are, all you wanted for your b'day on January 19th was to wake up, give God thanks & to be surrounded by your 2 daughters & granddaughter, that was granted (with a few add-ons during the day) Mom, we love, adore & cherish you but most of all we thank God for you. Seventy years... perfection & completeness"
My Picks for 2016...
With 2016 quickly coming to a close, I thought I’d go back and reflect on the past year. It was a fun and eventful year, I have learnt many things and I am excited to continue learning even more.
I had the opportunity to work and interact with some amazing people, I hope 2017 will even be more amazing.
Praise and thanks to God who has given me the ability and life to pursue this photography journey. I am enjoying it!!!
To those I've worked with, thank you! and to those I have not had the opportunity to do so... I look forward to meeting you.
I cannot forget those who have helped me along the way, may it be an encouraging word, technical eye or a good swift kick to stop overthinking and just have faith in myself.
...Last but importantly my amazing wife, her understanding and putting up with my late night editing and running off to photograph some of the Island's beautiful women.
To you reading this blog, have an awesome 2017 and I would love to meet and work with you soon.