A Portrait Photography Session at Bottom Bay, Barbados

Post published:October 13, 2024
Post category:Portrait Photography

Session Date: August 2024Client Name: ChinyerePhotographer: Korena DarnellePhoto Assistant: Alex CarringtonLocation: Bottom Bay, Barbados The fun part about portrait photography is the ability to do what I love and meet new people. It also allows me to find new locations to take photos. I got a last minute referral for a photo session, from another female photographer friend, Amleya Clarke. The client was from out of town and was only on the island for a few days. She came in for Kadooment Day in Barbados and wanted to have some island photos at Bottom Bay, St. Philip. The thing is, I had never been to Bottom Bay before. So like with all my photo sessions, I did a location scout. I do them a day or two before the actual session to confirm the location and conditions. In this case, it was to make sure I actually find Bottom Bay.…

Barbados Kadooment 2024

Post published:August 13, 2024
Post category:Event Photography Photography Projects

Kadooment Day is an annual Bajan event that culminates at the end of the Crop Over Festival. Held on the 1st Monday in August, it brings together festival lovers from across the globe to participate in the colour and culture of Barbados. And Kadooment 2024 did not disappoint... well, except for the late 11:00 am start. This year held a special attraction as it featured a new route for the jump starting from the Helipad in Bridgetown. With the newly rebranded PeliCan, it offered a new perspective of vibrance and landscape to the usual Kadooment Day imagery. Every year, the day showcases a wealth of beautiful women in their colourful costumes, with only a few brief highlights of the men. This year, I wanted to continue my quest of focusing on the Guys of Crop Over, the Men of Kadooment day, Kadooment Guys, or whatever project name I finally assigned,…

3 Reasons to Invest in Product Photography

Post published:October 17, 2023
Post category:Product Photography

Here's 3 reasons to invest in product photography:- Competitive Edge Helps Customer Decision Making Sets a Standard for Your Brand When you’re building your brand, especially one based on products, you want to make sure that you put your best foot forward. Your products represent what you stand for, so you definitely want to make sure that you make a great first impression. Many of us, in a rush to get our products out there, may not take the time necessary to come up with a marketing strategy for our brand. And that’s understandable, because let’s face it, things could can get pricey. But that’s no excuse. Any product displayed on your website or social media pages that represents your brand, should be able to do so confidently. What do I mean? Well you don’t want your product to be displayed with poor lighting or some quick cell phone snapshot.…

7 Things Not to do in Event Photography

Post published:June 7, 2023
Post category:Event Photography

Event photography is one of the most popular areas of photography. It’s definitely one of the busiest types of photography and covers a number of areas in both the corporate and personal arena, including but not limited to:- Birthday/ Anniversary parties Brand/ Band launches Fundraising/ Community events Conferences/ Workshops/ Seminars Family reunions Concerts Baby showers/ Gender Reveals Baptisms And the list goes on. Event photography is where I first found my stride and gained my confidence as a photographer. It’s intense. There’s so much going on. Such a high level of expectation, a fast turnaround time for when images have to be handed over and a long list of required photos. This style of photography has really jump started my career as a professional photographer. It has taught me many lessons on speed, organisation, managing people and so much more. While event photography can teach you so much, there’s a…

3 Reasons to get Printed Photos Over Digitals

Post published:October 9, 2022
Post category:Photography Tips & Tricks

You’ve just had a photo session and you’re thinking you just want to get all of your images on a flash drive. You don't need all those other print options the photographer mentioned. After all you can just get the images printed by yourself at any time right? Well here’s 3 reasons why I think you should get your photos printed instead: You get something tangible in your hands You can display your prints Prints offer variety 1. You get something tangible in your hands Having all your prints may be great. But what do you do after you have them? Do you leave them on the flash drive in a desk drawer? Or do you upload them to be a screensaver on your desktop? If you’re anything like me, you’ll feel good walking away with something you can hold in your hands. Something you can see. Something that takes…

How to Take Photos When You’re Camera Shy

Post published:September 8, 2022
Post category:Photography Tips & Tricks

if you’re anything like me, you may not like taking photos. Have you ever asked yourself why? I know I have. Especially as a photographer, you’d think I’d love having my photos taken. But the truth is, my real comfort spot is behind the camera. Not in front. So why don’t I like taking photos? I’m generally a shy person. Or as I decide myself - an introverted extrovert. Every day is not guaranteed to be my most confident day, so I’m not always up for any bad hair days or blemishes being captured and frozen in time forever. Okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic. For some of you, it may be as simple you just don’t know what to do when the camera comes up. Or you have a ‘flaw’ you don’t want to be highlighted. Maybe you’re a bit shy about your weight being more than you’d like…

Why Family Photography is So Important

Post published:September 2, 2022
Post category:Lifestyle Photography

Many times, the thought of getting a photo session with the entire family crosses our mind. We see the children getting older and think, now would be a good time. But two minutes later, we change our minds because we think: We don't have the time We’re too busy A photo session is just to much hassle But isn’t it time we stop putting it off? The truth is, none of us are getting any younger. And as the old saying goes, ‘there’s no time like the present’. Now, don’t get me wrong, managing work and children, especially if they’re younger children and involved in extracurricular activities can be a nightmare. But capturing those precious moments is important. And we should always make time for what’s important. Here’s a few things to consider that may help you to finally schedule your family photo session: Think about what you love to…

Family Photography

Post published:September 1, 2022
Post category:Lifestyle Photography

Family photography in Barbados is an opportunity to get the whole family together. The parents, the grandparents, the siblings and anyone else that completes the family circle. These sessions are often posed in the studio or outdoors. That said, my goal is to switch things up a bit. To encourage people to try something bold and new. Family photography should be more about being authentically you. Being candid, beautiful and genuine as you share your moments is the bedrock of the family. It's all about those everyday activities from baking cookies, doing weekend chores, changing pampers and meeting the rest of the family. Here’s why candid family photos are the ideal photos you should be taking now: 1. Candid photos make some of the most beautiful photos No one can perfectly pose that moment when you look into your little one’s eyes and the joy just paints itself across your…

What Are Digital Photos and Why You Don’t Need Them

Post published:August 30, 2022
Post category:Photography Tips & Tricks

Have you ever heard of the term ‘digital photos’? Well, just in case you haven’t… Digital photos are an electronic representation of a photograph. Just like how you could get a printed photograph and hold it and frame it, digital photos are their electronic cousins. Since the photos are electronic, they’re easy to share and view. Digital photos make it super easy to have online galleries for people to download a full gallery of images straight to their hard drive or computer in just a few minutes - depending on internet speed. Not only does it make online galeries possible, but also social sharing. Digital photos are easy to share with friends and family throughout the world. They can be posted on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram or any social media platforms in just a few short clicks. It’s a fast way to show glimpses into our daily lives without much hassle.…