Back in July, I returned to my birthplace, St Ann’s, Ocho Rios. Being back home really healed something in me, man. Forever grateful for life; gratitude is a must. Here are some shots I really love! — Tameisha Edwards

Jamaican-born photographer, model, and creative director Tameisha Edwards — whose work spans documentary, portraiture, fashion, and visual storytelling, with a focus on identity, culture, family, and connection — recently returned to her birthplace in St Ann, Jamaica, and created a deeply personal photography series titled ‘Home’. The project explores family, roots, and identity, capturing the people, places, and quiet moments that shape who we are as a people.

“The Home project is my exploration of what home really is: The people we love, the family that shapes us, the spaces where memories linger, and the special moments that make life feel connected,” Edwards tells SO2. “Through my lens, I notice the little things: A glance, a laugh, a shared silence. Moments that reveal the bonds between people. Being Jamaican-born, I also carry my roots and heritage with me, and my identity shapes how I see the world and the stories I choose to capture. Each photograph is my way of celebrating these connections, the love we share, and the sense of belonging that makes a home truly feel like home.”

Edwards’ photography journey began three years ago. “I really started in 2022, though before that I used my iPhone, teaching myself composition and framing. One of my first projects was doing behind-the-scenes photos for Omah Lay’s New Wave magazine feature,” shares Edwards. That’s when she says she fell in love with capturing stories through images. It eventually became her creative outlet, a way to make sense of the world and capture the small, fleeting moments that matter.

Edwards, a Papine Primary alum, now spends her time between London and Bristol in the United Kingdom and specialises in portraits, fashion, and travel photography. Her images have been featured in PhotoVogue, Vogue’s international database of the most interesting voices in contemporary photography. Her credits also include the ‘Take More Photos’ Exhibition and other exhibitions across Bristol and London.

She has also dabbled in modelling, starting at 15 years old, just for fun. “Years later, I made an
Instagram [page] and started posting my headshots, then I got signed to London-based modelling agency The Model Club. My first big job was with Avon Cosmetics, a global campaign celebrating womanhood,” she recounts. Since then, Edwards says she has modelled for Ed Hardy, Nike, and Dreaming Eli — a London-based brand part of the London Fashion x British Fashion Council. “I’ve also created content for brands such as Juicy Couture and Savage X Fenty, and have been featured in magazines such as New Wave Magazine, i-D, GUAP Magazine, Liminul, and 1Granary,” she shares.

On what’s next, Edwards says, “I’m taking my creative work to the next level. I want to continue to grow in photography, creating fashion content that resonates with me and expanding into styling and jewellery design. I also want to scale my impact as a youth worker, running creative workshops and mentoring young Caribbean creatives, building a platform where art, fashion, and culture come together to inspire the next generation,” she tells SO2.

Evening Return That feeling when home feels like returning to self.(Photo: Tameisha Edwards)

White River Rush A boy in the river, swimming and lost in the moment. (Photo: Tameisha Edwards)

Lovers Rock A couple sitting by the sand, a quiet Caribbean love story. (Photo: Tameisha Edwards)

Brothers Just them, the sand, and a quiet moment only brothers share. (Photo: Tameisha Edwards)

Milford Travels Finding magic in every corner, no matter how far you go. (Photo: Tameisha Edwards)

“This trip was healing for me — an opportunity to reconnect with my heritage, reflect on my journey, and see home with fresh eyes. The images are vibrant, intimate, and rooted in lived Jamaican experiences.” — Tameisha Edwards (Photo: Tameisha Edwards)

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A moment of colour and light (Photo: Tameisha Edwards)

River Play Three boys in the river, completely lost in the moment — pure joy and freedom. (Photo: Tameisha Edwards)

Jamaican-born photographer Tameisha Edwards was recognised by Bristol24/7, South-West’s Bristol’s biggest independent magazine and website, in January 2025.

Tameisha Edwards’ work published in Vogue.