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
Mr. Coulson said he hadn’t had a portrait done in about seven years. He sat down in the appointed spot and very obviously opened his eyes wide for each click of the camera. “For portraits, I deliberately open my eyes wide,” he said. … Continue readingRichard Coulson
I asked Pam what it meant to her to be Bahamian. She responded with glowing positivity. Pam loves the Bahamas as did her husband, beloved cultural icon Jackson Burnside. Pam said, “I consider myself to be a true-true Bahamian, because as my husband would say, … Continue readingPam Burnside