The success of Nottingham's Caribbean Carnival 2011

On Sunday 14th August 2011, Nottingham's Caribbean Carnival went ahead and was more than successful. After the way I prepared and got ready for the day, I couldn't have asked God to make it anything more than it was.


My day started early in the morning, having breakfast, getting ready in my new custom, hand made uniform, packing my bag and checking my camera kit. I left home at 12:45pm and made my way to Nottingham Castle with my sister who played as my Assistant (Sistasant LOL!).


We arrived at the Castle Gate quite early, but to my surprise there was no sign of a carnival, no music to get people started, no colourfully, outrageously dressed people or anything. After all that I had done to be apart of the carnival, I started to feel a bit disappointed but thought I ought to try and call the organisers in case plans had changed and I wasnt aware. That didn't work so after seeing two lady birds accompanied by an adult, I asked them where the carnival was starting. I also came across a very polite and helpful group of Police men who radioed their Sergent and told me exactly where to go. Good job because we (including the Police officers) would have been lost.


Castle Gate

 As soon as I found the carnival part takers, floats, stewards etc, I got my camera/ husband ready and put it/him around my neck. The task I had been given by BBC's Web Producer was stuck in my head and my ultimate goal was to get exactly what he was asking for, but go beyond his requirements. That's how I work - I supersede. My other task was to take photos and provide them on a disc for Tuntum Housing Association - the organisers of the carnival. The only reason the BBC's task was stuck in my head was because I had a serious and very tight deadline to stick to.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-14526864

Preparation for PCB's first big event (Nottingham Carnival 2011)

Perfectly Captured Beauty is going large.
For the Nottingham Caribbean Carnival 2011, Perfectly Captured Beauty is supplying the photography for Tuntum Housing Association/ Carnival Trust and BBC Nottingham.

You may not know how big this is, but in other words its massive. The exposure PCB will get, the experience I will gain, the smiles I can put on people's faces, the memories I will create from moments captured and the story it will tell people that were not able to attend the occasion; will be great.

With me being of a Caribbean descent - Dominican and Jamaican, the carnival and what comes with it (music, instruments, dance, colour, exotic vibes love, unity and aromatic food) is a large part of my culture. I understand its background and am able to fully incorporate it into my photos.

Photography Quotes

"There are many depths to photography and once you've read through the quotes stated below, you'll certainly have a deeper understanding."

When you photograph people in colour, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in Black & White, you photograph their souls! By Ted Grant
 

Summer Time Fun

When the long awaited Summer comes to England, smiles, colour, fun, activities, joy and so much more comes with it (half dressed people LOL!!). Many photos get taken and happiness gets shared. Myself and my family have had trips to the park, went shopping, to restaurants, joined the annual festival, saw a very uncommon double rainbow, went to church and spread some love. We soaked up the sun and me as a Photographer, I used the sun as my light source - a soft light that adds beauty to my shots.

Cheeky little pose in the park

Angel Ice Designs photo shoot

My little sister is a budding Fashion Designer. She has designed some outstanding pieces, clothes for children - both boys and girls, teenage girls and last but not least for adults.
Her work is amazing and I don't just hold her in such high regard because she's my little sister, I respect her and her trade because she custom designs her garments by hand. She spends hours perfecting her work and designs things not only she likes but things the public will enjoy wearing.

Human Beauty

I have something to tell you. It may be something you already know, but I feel as though its my job to reassure you, affirm, confirm and shout it from the roof tops.

True beauty resides in every human being from all around the world. By that I mean regardless of height and size, ethnicity and culture, complexion, sexual orientation and beliefs; everyone possesses beauty - let it shine!


Brick Posing
UK
May 2011

Hopes for PCB blog

I truly hope you enjoy the photos and stories I post, whether they are from photo shoots I conduct, experimenting with my family and friends or me site seeing and trying new things. I really do see beauty in everything. Nothing on Earth is pointless!!

Developing as a Photographer

I'm growing as a Photographer and it feels so good!
I spent more than a week rounding down the amount of DSLR cameras I wanted to chose. At first I had my heart set on the Nikon D90 for about three months. In my opionion its a great camera, all the features had me in awe but as I opened up my eyes to a bigger selection; I felt like I had so much more to choose from.

Welcome to Perfectly Captured Beauty

Perfectly Captured Beauty (PCB) is about capturing beauty in people, but also in things around me as I travel the world.  There are many beautiful creations the world has for us to adore - nature, human beings and much more. Why let it go to waste?
If you enjoy admiring photography and creating stories from what you see, continue to visit www.perfectlycapturedbeauty.blogspot.com because I, Kayisha the main Photographer will never let you down. I find true beauty in all things the eye can see, so I make it my duty to capture it for all to see.
Photography lasts forever and so do the memories the camera captures. Check back as often as you can and you'll be able to see what my eyes/lens can see. I capture beauty. 
PCB is "Bringing beauty to the world".
If you know anyone in the Nottingham area who is looking for photos of a glorious quality and a service that is enjoyable and reasonable, spread the word/ link http://www.perfectlycapturedbeauty.webs.com/ and allow them to have the time of their lives. They won't know how to repay you!


LoveAlways


Kayisha