I’ve said this before, I’m a PR and marketing professional first. But I can’t seem to put down the camera, especially when there is so much to learn about people and places. I could tell you about my family’s trip to Jamaica but wanted to share some images instead. And thanks to Montego Bay drivers Dennis and Kingsley, I was able to see much more of the island than I expected (next week I will show more images).
I loved our three mornings driving through shantytown, arriving at the Charles Gordon Market, a dark and shabby market selling every vegetable, fruit and herb under the sun. An engaging Rasta farmer gifted me a Calabash bowl (plant used as a vegetable or utensil) from his personal collection. Another highlight of the trip was visiting my driver Kingsley’s neighborhood. We went through Montpelier, Bickersteth, Anchovy, all secretive towns with no tourists around. I witnessed sports day at the Bickersteth school. I’m steeped in a huge amount of longing to be surrounded by the locals wherever I go and somehow having my camera opens up a new world for me. Ya Mon and Be Respectful are said everywhere. I love this island.
Immersing myself in a local culture wholly unlike my own helps me make new connections at home, which ultimately makes me a better PR and marketing professional at the end of the day.
Meeting Ruppert was probably the highlight of my trip. He has worked selling his wares on the beach for 46 years.
We met this little girl in pink at the Fruit Market.
A happy farmer.
I woke up to this smile, my morning smoothie-maker.
A big Jamaica welcome.
Another farmer on his way to the market in Montego Bay.
Beautiful images and important message – thanks Nancy!
Thank you, Susan! And, thanks for seeing the message! Appreciate your comments.
Loving this post! Cute kids at the market…
Ha, yes cute kid, thanks for looking at the post! Next week is part two of Jamaica.
Love your pictures, Nancy! And the video really brings the feelings in your photography to life. Thanks for this post. It really lifted me up.
Ohhhhhhh, Karen! Thanks for commenting. I’m glad you watched the video to the Happy song, it’s a bit addictive.
Amazing photos Nancy! Such a wonderful article. Glad that I was able to be a part of this trip and see some of the culture as well. Definitely a trip to remember.
Hi Raffie, you were such a huge part of this trip. Thanks for taking a look at how I viewed Jamaica through my camera lens.
OOoohhhhhhh what beautiful smiles you have captured…I see you reflected throughout! What joy. xoxoox S
Suzi, thank you so much for always reading, and for you lovely comments, means so much!
Happy, Happy, Happy you shared the beautiful pictures. I love your article and love the fact you are “off the beaten path” kind of women.
Hi Jennifer, love to be known as an “off the beaten path” kind of woman. Hooray! Thank you!
You find beauty everywhere Moon. Thanks for sharing your gift!
Thank you so much! It brings me such please, I’m so happy you are looking and reading. xxx
beautiful pictures as usual:)) love the video too!! all brought a smile and good vibe into my evening! Thanks Nancy Moon!!
Thank you for the support, Laura, part 2 is next Sunday. More color and good vibes I hope :).
These are so beautiful! You capture the moment!! Wonderful xx
Hi and thanks, Mara! Next week is blog 2 from this colorful trip. 🙂
Nancy, unbelievable photos of your trip to Jamaica! BEAUTIFUL!!! So glad you got to spend time with my family. This is what I feel when I go back to my 2nd home. So in love! And thanks for keeping me posted! XOXO
Thanks for commenting, Nicole. I can see why you love Jamaica so much. BTW, part 2 of this blog will be out on Sunday, more Jamaica memories!
Thanks for sharing your delightful travel insights and for painting such a wonderful story with your vivid photographs.
Hi Gloria, it means a lot to me that you read my blog, thank you! I’m a PR and marketing person first, but the camera in always in my hand to capture these insights.
I have no problem with your dual selves – passionate about PR and capturing enduring human images on film. They’re both expressions of a highly creative person. (!!)