On the day that we photographed him for the Bahamian Project Franklyn ‘Count Bernadino’ Ellis had brought along one of his steel drums. We carefully set it up in front of the camera and he proceeded to plink out a famous melody for us. … Continue readingCount Bernadino
I have known Oswald Stubbs for a long time. He can be found almost every day at the main post office on East Hill and he sits near the first block of post boxes which is where my box is located. We always chat awhile and if he hasn’t seen me for more than a week or so he greets me with the grand welcoming gesture of kissing my hand. … Continue readingOswald ‘One Hand’ Stubbs
We had arranged that I would pick up Peanuts Taylor and bring him to our studio. Consequently, I had the opportunity to chat with him during the 15-minute drive to Popopstudios. By the time we reached the studio I felt like we were old friends. … Continue readingPeanuts Taylor
John “Chippie” Chipman walked into our studio, set his colourful, well-worn goatskin drum down in front of the camera, donned his straw hat, started drumming and didn’t stop. It’s what he does. Our studio reverberated with his tribal beats. It was a treat for us and it created a unique energy in the room. … Continue readingJohn ‘Chippie’ Chipman
On a warm Friday afternoon in early October, former Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Thompson came to our studio at Popopstudios to be photographed for the Bahamian Project. Thompson, a 30-year Royal Bahamas Police Force veteran, is a pleasant man with an easygoing nature, but even within minutes of meeting him one can sense the seriousness and wisdom behind his eyes. … Continue readingPaul Thompson
Bahamian sailing legend and Olympic gold medalist Sir Durward Knowles agreed to let us photograph him for the Bahamian Project following a chance encounter at Antonius Roberts’ Hillside House. On the day of our scheduled photo session, both Sir Durward and his wife, Lady Holly Knowles, greeted us at the door as if we were long-lost relatives. … Continue readingSir Durward Knowles
Diane arrived on time wearing a long-sleeved dark sweater. It was exactly what we had requested for the portrait session, but as it was a typical blistering-hot day her greeting words to us were, “only you could get me to wear a sweater in this … Continue readingDiane Phillips
Gertrude Burnside was born on Valentine’s Day and still lives in the same house in which she raised her children. The house where she spent her own childhood stands directly across the street. It is a pleasant and unassuming neighbourhood. … Continue readingThe Burnside Family Matriarch