LeMens Welch
A native of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands, LeMens discovered his love for photography early on, but it wasn't until 2010 that he made the conscious decision to transform his passion into a career. In the years that followed, he navigated the creative landscape, diligently honing his craft to uncover a distinctive voice and style. Today, his lens captures more than just images; it immortalizes moments transformed into art. Each piece reflects not only technical prowess but a deep connection to the emotions and stories he seeks to convey.
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MEET OUR TURKS & CAICOS
PHOTOGRAPHERS
On Friday, February 23rd, 2024, Andaz Turks & Caicos hosted a Photography Exhibition and Silent Auction — Rise: Morning Life in Turks and Caicos — in benefit of the TCI Reef Fund. It was a night filled with artistic brilliance and community spirit, complemented by a special performance from local poet Hollene of Troi.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to all the talented local photographers — Reggie Beckford, JulieAn Musgrove, Romello Williams, LeMens Welch, Satchi Goldsmith-Bowen, and RJ Beckford — for their exceptional contributions. Their remarkable works, showcased and auctioned off during the event, truly captured the essence of morning life in our beautiful islands. Here are their individual galleries for your enjoyment:
RJ Beckford
Born in the Bahamas and raised in the Turks and Caicos, RJ embodies a life deeply intertwined with the ocean. Transitioning from a steward on Dive live-a-boards to a Dive Instructor, he found his calling beneath the waves. Beyond the professional realm, RJ dedicates a significant portion of his time to volunteering with the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund, showcasing a commitment to marine conservation. His passion extends beyond the depths, as he also nurtures a love for teaching local children scuba diving, creating a harmonious blend of his diverse interests and contributions to his community.
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Satchi Goldsmith-Bowen
Satchi Goldsmith-Bowen was born in The Bahamas and raised in Turks and Caicos. Growing up she was immersed in the artist community which allowed her to freely explore her interests in creative expression. While exploring her interests she was gifted a camera by a family friend, and her love for photography blossomed. Her interest falls on finding new perspectives on a variety of subjects creating narratives through pictures. When Satchi is not behind the camera she works as a teacher’s assistant. She often encourages her students to explore the world through the arts. Satchi’s goal is to showcase the unique culture and natural beauty of the Turks and Caicos in its untouched form. Her work reflects people, places, and stories that inspire her.
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JulieAn Musgrove
As a photographer, I find great joy in being able to capture images that not only provide my viewers with art that’s pleasant to look at, but also art that speaks to them. Guided by the belief that "a picture is worth 1000 words," one of the great beauties that I love about photography is that one photo can hold 1000 or more different perspectives from each viewer. I cherish the diverse perspectives each viewer brings to my work. My artistic journey began with sketching and painting, a clichéd yet therapeutic escape. From capturing warm moody photos at sunset to the excitement of a bride’s wedding day, every photo that I’ve taken has a story to tell and an emotion attached. I’ll forever be grateful for every opportunity that I have to share my photographs with others.
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Romello Williams
A Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands native, earned a Digital Media Arts degree with a Cinema focus from John Brown University. His film, created during university, was featured in two festivals. As the Head of Marketing at Digicel TCI, he pioneered a regional film competition fostering Caribbean talent. In 2020, Romello founded Romello Anarje, a production company with clients like The Ritz-Carlton Turks and Caicos, Regency Christie’s, Ram Caribbean, and the Turks and Caicos Islands Government. Through his work, he showcases his passion for the TCI and the Caribbean at large, focusing on the beauty of both the country and its people.
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Regdrick Beckford
My name is Regdrick Beckford, better known as “Reggie”. I am a local photographer and videographer who was born in the Bahamas, but raised and based in the “Beautiful by Nature” Turks and Caicos islands. Ya know it’s funny how life works, photography at one point was just a fun hobby outside of pursuing a career in videography, it was a way to keep my creative juices flowing so to speak. Now photography is my career. With a passion for storytelling, my desire is to capture and tell these stories through the perspective of my camera lens. A lover of portrait and street photography, I would consider my “style” to be vibrant, warm and inviting.
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