The observer.
Keisha is an American photographer born on the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago who has purposed to seize some of the tiny yet majestic fragments of life through the art of photography. The Almighty, and her loved ones are her inspirations and driving forces. She has a reverent appreciation for the understated elements of life.
Throughout her career, she has covered a broad range of photographic genres, including portraiture, maternity, documentary, nature and abstracts. Her work has been known for authenticity, candidness and character.
In her documentary series "Masters on Their Domain”, she chose to highlight some of the less acclaimed professions and celebrates those who are truly ‘masters’ of their very own domains. This storytelling approach has led her on an ongoing quest to secure life’s fleeting memoirs in timeless form.
Most recently, her primary focus has been turning the spotlight on the hidden gems that reside in small businesses. Cleverly combining photography and video to synthesize stunning visuals that can help entrepreneurs stand out in a competitive marketplace and attract much needed attention to their brand, products and services. Keisha has a passion to broadcast those who had the courage to bring their ideas and visions to our lives and the world.
What does “Grato” mean anyway?
The term “Grato” comes from an adaptation of the phrase “Gratitude to the Almighty. This phrase is our brand, driving force and our mission. See more here.
How did it all get started…
Most of my early photographic career was spent photographing events with family and friends. Although I have been fortunate enough to have taken a photography class in high school, it was only until college, that I gained a true appreciation for the art and science of photography.
Starting off with a manual film camera and college classmates, friends and family serving as willing subjects, I began to hone my craft and sharpened my skills. Many long weekends were spent hand-processing rolls of black-and-white film reels in a secluded campus film lab. My then best friend, now husband gifted me my first DSLR over a decade ago and that gift truly revolutionized my practice. Today, our son, is happily practicing his photography with that very camera.
Over the course of my photographic career, I have also undertook personal projects that involved photojournalism, documentary, product and nature photography.
-Keisha
Some of my favorite things…
I consider myself quite simple really. Apart from spending quality time with loved ones… taking pictures of just about every magical thing, golden hour, the scent of bergamot, and comfy socks make me smile.
