The Barbados Photographic Society (BPS) proudly hosted the Fourth Annual Caribbean Photo Walk – Barbados Safari Edition on Sunday, October 26, 2025, welcoming 28 participants for a morning of photography, exploration, and camaraderie.
The Caribbean Photo Walk is hosted in partnership with the Jamaica Photography Society and the Trinidad and Tobago Photographic Society, with each territory hosting a similar event on the same day, connecting photographers across the Caribbean in a shared commitment to visual storytelling, culture, and community. This year, BPS participants also expressed solidarity with the Jamaica Photography Society, who were unable to join due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa, highlighting the strong regional bonds among Caribbean photographers.
The 2025 Barbados edition adopted a photo-safari format, blending the traditional walk with a guided journey through the island’s scenic eastern parishes. Participants gathered before dawn at Stanley Car Park, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael, and Emerald City Car Park, St. Philip, before heading east for a sunrise shoot at Ragged Point Lighthouse, capturing the first light over the Atlantic Ocean.
Route Highlights, the morning route included:
- St. Mark’s Church / College Savannah, St. Philip – offering panoramic views, rustic textures, and the historic church itself, making it a striking location for both landscape and architectural photography.
- Malvern Great House, St. John – a historic estate surrounded by lush greenery, offering architectural and heritage photography.
- Cotton Tower Signal Station, St. Joseph – the recently refurbished historic signal station, restored as a cultural landmark and distinctive visual highlight.
The photo safari concluded at Pool Woods, St. John, at 10:30 a.m., where participants gathered for the traditional “lime,” sharing images, experiences, and reflections from the morning’s adventure.
Participant Experience
All 28 participants described the event as a fantastic experience, praising the organization, variety of locations, and the opportunity to explore the island’s landscapes collaboratively.
BPS President Bradley Benskin said:
“It was wonderful to see photographers of all experience levels come together to explore, create, and share their love of photography. While our friends from Jamaica were unable to join us due to Hurricane Melissa, they were in our thoughts as we acknowledged the shared commitment to Caribbean photography with the Jamaica Photography Society and the Trinidad and Tobago Photographic Society. Events like these, hosted across the region, foster collaboration, encourage learning, and provide opportunities for creative exchange. We look forward to strengthening these connections and welcoming participants to future Caribbean Photo Walks.”
The 2025 Caribbean Photo Walk – Barbados Safari Edition once again demonstrated the Society’s commitment to fostering a vibrant photographic community, supporting regional collaboration, and showcasing the cultural and visual richness of Barbados.
