1. Capturing the Essence of Jamaican culture through lens
PHOTOGRAPHY AS ART:
Capturing the Essence of Jamaican culture through lens
Presented by Clevon Wilson

2. Flashback: Pics of History
Most evident in architecture
Plantation homes: Great house tours, rennovated homes
Chattel houses: built on stilts, easy transfer, cooler interiors
Seaside cottages: summer homes
Antique Stonework: strong, durable when maintained
Churches: Guiness Bk record, most churches per mile
Town clocks: historical landmarks

11. “Fast” Food: Natural Nourishment
Significant part of Jamaican culture
Foods unique to Jamaica…naturally grown fruits and man made ie. Patties, cooked ackee and saltfish (codfish)
Readily available, easy to obtain
Abundance of fruit trees
Seasonal: nature provides according to weather

18. Musical Movement
Bob Marley: Most known Jamaican musician and visual artist in his own right
Photos and portraits have become artistic works
Also known in Jamaica trying to unify political parties & promote peace
Modern artistes: Sean Paul, Beenie Man
Dancing: part of heritage

21. Live Landscape Tropical Flora and Fauna:
hot weather flowers and plants

36. Live Landscape Tropical Scenes:
Beach, natural light perfect for photography

52. Lifestyles: Culture Captured
Fishing,
Playing dominoes
Swimming with friends
Eating fruit
Playing football, cricket
Farming
Friendly faces

63. Jamaican Photographers
Ray Chen:
Most popular Jamaican photographer
Known for his photos of Jamaican and Caribbean people and food
Only photographer whose art is featured on
born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1939
outstanding career in commercial photography for the past 38 years.
Internationally recognized
travelled extensively on assignments, including his adopted country, Canada.
lived and studied abroad for most of his adult life
Jamaica, the island of his birth, retains a tenacious hold on his heart and mind.

64. Jamaican Photographers
Ray Chen
On August 6, 2002, the Government of Jamaica conferred the honour of the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer (O.D.) for excellence in the field of photography.
Ray and his wife Lin have a son and daughter and three grandsons
Books by Ray Chen:
THE LAND & THE PEOPLE
THE BEAUTY & THE SOUL
CARIBBEAN CHINESE COOKING
RAY CHEN'S EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHS COMMERORATIVE BOOKLET
THE SHOPKEEPERS
JAMAICA BOOKLET, JAMAICA: THE PLACES
THE JAMAICAN DICTIONARY

65. Jamaican Photographers
Other famous photographers
Ned Wong
Anthony Johnson
2008 : Clevon Wilson 

66. Picturesque Perfect Beautiful natural scenery and vegetation
Diverse people and culture
Unique fruits and delicious recipes
Colourful

68. Credits Clevon Wilson – Photographer Google Images – Bob Marley Photos
Nicole Wilson – Chief Editor