Photography has been historically dominated by men, and in certain areas, we still see low representation of women (e.g. the number of women who won World Press Photo accolades). Photography has a rich history of prolific and significant photographers, but here is a list of Caribbean female photographers you can find on Kraasimages.com.
1. Donnette Zacca
Zacca studied Graphic Designing at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Kingston Jamaica, Fine Art Photography at The University of Cincinnati, Ohio and holds her MFA degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. USA.
She is a respected Jamaican Artist, Photographer and lecturer. Her professional work can be seen in Journals, Solo and group exhibitions, in hotels, books and private collections.
In 2004 Zacca became an invited artist of the National Gallery of Jamaica. In that same year her work was collected by that institution as part of the national collection. Donnette Ingrid Zacca is an influential lecturer, a lover of people and a Jamaican who greatly appreciates the history and landscape of her country.
Her philosophy: It is in giving that we receive.
View her images here: http://bit.ly/2kKdTkL
2. Melissa Battersby
From Trinidad & Tobago, Melissa Battersby is the founder and creative influence behind Ramblings of a Design Junkie (RDJ). After completing her Master’s Degree in Interior Design from The Florence Design Academy in Florence, Italy, Melissa pursued her dream of creating a boutique style Interior Design Studio..
View her images here: http://bit.ly/2jMtTCx
3. Afiya Francis
A third culture adult who’s addicted to documenting memories. Belgium, USA, South Africa, Jamaica and Japan are all part of her upbringing and she considers them all home. “I’m a Trinidad and Tobago native who is constantly ticking countries and adventures off my bucket list. I have immersed myself in many different cultures but still maintained my Trini accent (or so I like to tell myself).” Afiya loves to hike, play football (soccer), eat great food, read, vlog and blog, play a mean game of taboo and inspire others to travel.
View her images here: http://bit.ly/2kKtW1I
4. Tessa Suckoo
Based in the Cayman Islands, Tessa is a natural light, lifestyle photographer seeking to create fine art from life’s everyday moments. Her images are real and spontaneous. “I believe that photography should reflect life…it’s much more fun that way.”
View her images here: http://bit.ly/2kEGEjn
5. Gillian Richards
Gillian gets super cool points from us. The lawyer by day who shoots on weekends.
View her images here: http://bit.ly/2jueZ2M
6. Nicole McCalla
Armed with 13 years experience, Nicole is a certified graphic artist, photographer, and proofreader trained at Carimac and and gives credit to Marvin Bartley and Donnette Zacca from The Edna Manley College, for their impact on her creative journey. She’s currently aiming for her BSc in Marketing at UCC.
Her main creative outlet is through drawing. Her mother at the root for her creative drive, with the knack for fashion designing, taught Nicole how to draw. Nicole declares, “Capturing emotions fascinates me!” as such her photography approach is towards Photojournalism. Nicole’s recalls an aunt who believed making things were just as essential and encouraged her to create every and anything. DIY projects are still her faves
View her images here: http://bit.ly/2kKtwbH
7. Audrey Headley
From the cool Mandeville Jamaica, Audrey is a freelance graphic designer with over twelve (12) years working experience. Her photos primarily depict rural Jamaica.
View her images here: http://bit.ly/2kidysl
8. Kimona Wickham
Is best described as a photographer that neither rushes in hunger for “the big break”, nor is crippled by a need to wait for “the perfect moment.” “My aspirations in photography drive me to guide you on a visual path of rediscovery; a path where you experience the excitement of seeing the world anew.”
Kimona Wickham is a visual communicator with a BSc. in Communication Arts and Technology from the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech). A creative with a passion for changing the way people “see”, Kimona applies the skills she earned at the Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA) and sharpened during her time at UTech with voracity.
View her images here: http://bit.ly/2kkb8JP
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