Hello! I’m Jayda

My love for photography started at a young age. When I was ten years old I remember my dad brought home a digital camera left behind in his restaurant. It was stuck between some couch cushions in the dining room. He handed me the camera and I remember my eyes lighting up. I inserted some new batteries and began photographing my own version of the world around me. The idea that I could pause moments in time and tell stories gave me my voice in the world.

I was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and at the age of twelve, my parents asked me what I thought about moving to Turks and Caicos. This wasn't the first time they had asked me about moving to new places. Throughout my childhood my family and I followed my dad's culinary career to New York, England, Canada and now the Caribbean. We were pretty good at fresh starts and fortunately for my parents and I, it led us to our forever place. Moving to the Caribbean at a young age sparked an innate love for nature and it undoubtedly influenced my work as an artist. The islands gifted me with a vibrant and colourful canvas to create whether that be through a lens, a paintbrush or a mouse-click.

Travel has always been a huge source of happiness for me, I think that young adaptability to new places made me pretty darn curious about the world and all its beautiful spaces. I crave new adventures and usually have a new trip on the horizon.

My background in videography strongly influences my style in photography. I love photos that you can feel! Cinema, film and television all play such a huge role in my inspiration when creating images. I want your photos to feel like a movie, while also capturing all the little things that make you special.

My main goal with offering photography and videography services was to bridge this scary gap of taking or having to take photos of your most important moments. Thankfully I find the whole process so much fun! I hope I can alleviate all the stress of your photoshoot day, my goal is to make the entire experience so much fun that you forget there’s even a lens between us. I offer lots of support behind the camera and incorporate as much movement and activities unique to each client. My style is candid and documentary focused, and I pay special attention to all the little moments that make you, you!