Thirty-year-old Nico Howard loves photography, and it is this love that led him to start DJ Quik Photography, a company located in Fordes Road, Clapham, Christ Church, five years ago.
“I have had a love for photography since primary school. A family member had a camera I played around with and as time went on, I was given an instant camera, then a disposable camera and it went on from there to digital cameras up to the age of 25 when I started using DSLR cameras,” he said.
The former student of Ellerslie Secondary School said he soon realised he could turn his love of photography into a business, hence the start of DJ Quik Photography.
“At the age of 25, after just taking photos for a hobby, my work was recognized and jobs started to come to me, so I decided to convert my hobby into a business. My specialty in photography is based on both event photography and photoshoots.
“I got involved in this area when some of my good friends and associates would ask me to take a few portraits, mainly for birthdays. My business name came along from the time I was at school. As a DJ, I loved the brand Quiksilver. I ended up with the nickname Quik, so as a DJ and a photographer, I put them together to make the name DJ Quik Photography,” he said.
The graduate of the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology with a diploma in Cabinet and Furniture Making said one of the highlights of his career was having a chance to live stream Rhythm & Clash for Freedom Sounds and Chrismann’s disco on 98.1 FM.
However, the owner of DJ Quik Photography wants Government to assist photographers by reducing the tariffs on camera equipment. “Barbados needs to assist photographers by giving them the ability to order items without the battle of customs. It is difficult to obtain any equipment for photography or even videography,” he said.
One of the main challenges Howard said he faced was sourcing photography equipment and the cancellation of appointments due to COVID-19.
“I made a lot of sacrifices to save money to order gear online because I know doing so would help me make back what I sacrificed. The COVID-19 cancellations made it hard on and off, but God helped me make ends meet.
One photoshoot that stood out to me was my daughter’s second birthday as I did her decor (for the first time ever) with no assistance,” he said.
Howard remarked there is a lot of talent in Barbados but a lot of it is wasted by Barbadians who do not believe and push themselves to do better, especially now social media takes up most of their time.
The DJ Quick Photography owner is eager to help record those special events for the season. “I am passionate about photography, and I look forward to capturing your special moment this holiday,” he said.
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