Let’s just say that last year was a challenge to practice photography and handle being a new father at the same time. I still made some time to take photos but I certainly wasn’t as prolific or as active as I really wanted to be.

A few good strides were made, though, because Meshach Pierre and I did finally get some structure to our Seawall Photobook featuring photos we took over the years, and I have to say thanks to Meshach, it’s mostly done. There are a few tweaks to be made, but I’d say that one feat made the year 2023 a great success in my journey with photography.

2024 came and I really wanted to get back on the horse, and with good inspiration from a few fellow local photographers, I started back shooting and reading and learning more about photography - and more specifically - street photography.

A photowalk was recently organized by Fidel Bassier from Guyana Photographers - we took to Plaisance, somewhere I’ve never taken photos of, and it was quite refreshing to get out there, shoot, and chat with other photographers - and this really pushed me even further to learn more. It’s amazing how much you can learn from only one event.

So, what's new - dusted off my cameras, picked up a few photography books, rekindled my interest in photography on instagram, and started shooting with more enthusiasm again.

Below are a few shots I took recently. Perhaps nothing special, but, honestly, at this point I feel it’s important just to go out and shoot without expectations. Time to have some fun again.

Darrell Carpenay Photography +

2024 - Continuing the Journey