FROM being a bridal photographer to a model scout, Orville Spence showcases nothing but greatness.

Spence, of 10.06studio fame, has been capturing and creating talent in the creative industry with his exceptional and artistic vision from as early as he could remember.

With a background in drawing and a passion for the arts, Spence, who hails from Kingston, has found his true calling in photography.

“I’ve always been kind of an artist; I used to draw when I was a kid and that just led to what I do now,” he shared. “I mean it’s still drawing, it’s still being artistic, the only difference is that I’m now using a camera instead of a pencil or paintbrush.”

Highlighting the artistic nature of his work, Spence said a fire was lit at a crucial moment in 2011 when a friend lent him a camera and encouraged him to pursue his dreams.

Although he viewed photography as a hobby, Spence’s creative side began to grow in January 2015 when he decided to take it more seriously.

Specialising in model photography and weddings, his unique ability to capture the nature of his subjects has made him very sought-after in the field.

Spence says he posts mainly models on his page (IG @10.06studio) because he doesn’t want his brides to feel like they’re in competition with their photographer and other photos. But when he shoots a wedding, he captures the heart and soul of the event — every moment, every memory, immortalised as art.

“I want them to have the freedom to post what they like when they like and I also like their weddings to be private, but I do have a website where potential clients can view my work,” he said.

One aspect of his work that truly inspires Spence is his desire to empower aspiring models to think outside the box of just posing.

“I love helping aspiring models find something within themselves to step further into the game instead of being lost in the pack,” he said. “I love the journey of shooting models.”

This commitment to working on talent led Spence to the idea of the diverse Wasomi Beauty International Talent & Modeling Agency. Having hosted its first successful fashion show in December, the agency (Wasomi in Swahili means ‘elite’) aims to provide models with opportunities to grow in the industry.

In his career, Spence has had the privilege of working with various agencies and has now embarked on a new venture with Wasomi Beauty alongside his friend and international marketing manager Phil Edwards, and model and coach Martha McGregor.

When asked about what inspires him, Spence acknowledged the influence of the “photography greats”.

“There are so many greats in photography who have made inspirational images that inspire me to get up and create,” he said.

“Creating is what I want to do, so I get up, I think of something that I can create, and I look for inspiration.”

Spence has had his fair share of memorable moments on the job. He recalls an unforgettable experience travelling with artiste Baby Cham.

During his time on the road, he captured memorable images in Europe and even had the opportunity to shoot on stage, capturing the energy of the artiste and the crowd.

Another significant achievement for Spence was creating an alluring flower girl image that now decorates the walls of the Spanish Court Hotel.

Spence mentioned that one artiste he would love to collaborate with on a concept would be Sean Paul. Although they are friends, Spence has yet to approach him about photography, but he hopes to do so in the future.

However, through all the good memories and work, his journey has had challenges. Spence highlighted the importance of never becoming complacent and never taking anything for granted, a valuable lesson he has learnt through his career.