National Gallery of the Cayman Islands – A Dream Realized

Friday, January 27, 2012 Posted in Commercial, Ethics/Values, Personal

Thanks to those pictured here, that dream is now a reality.

The Board and principle donors and supporters of the Cayman National Gallery on the steps of its impressive new home.

Helen Harquail - The evening's guest of honor - long time patron of the arts in the Cayman Islands - in 1997 donated the 4 acres of land and substantial funds for the purpose of building a permanent home for the National Gallery along with an additional 8 acres to form a cultural village on which the Harquail Theatre currently sits. Helen received a well deserved standing ovation from those in attendance.

Principle Donor and National Gallery Board Member, Susan Olde

Julia Hedges with Ariane Dart (National Gallery board member and patron). Ariane also represents The Dart Foundation who are principle project donors.

Bendel Hydes - Cayman born, New York based and internationally recognized, Bendel Hydes is Cayman's premier artist. His latest works form the first major exhibition in the Gallery's new space. Pictured here with Jackie Doak ( COO Dart Enterprises), Nancy Barnard (past director of The National Gallery), and Gallery supporters Lisa Robertson and Tracy Swartz.

John Doak (National Gallery Building Committee member) and wife Jackie.

Founding Chairwoman and patron, Carol Owen with her husband, John Owen, Past Governor of the Cayman Islands

The current Management Board of The National Gallery sans Henry Harford, Chairman.

National Gallery Director, Natalie Urquhart with Leslie Bigelman (Founding Director) and Nancy Barnard (Immediate Past Director)

David Byrne (Walkers - project donors) and Director Natalie

Project Donors, Frazier Lindsay and Peter Small of PWC with Director Natalie Urquhart

Kim Tibbetts and Cheryl Moore of Maples (project donors)

Natalie Urquhart with Connor O'Dea and Sheree Ebanks of Butterfield (project donors)

Director Urquhart with H.E. Governor Duncan Taylor.

Sophie Ebanks and Tanya Campbell of Deutsche Bank- project donors

National Gallery Supporters Patrick and Theresa Broderick.

Andreas Ugland (National Gallery Board member and past chairman) and wife Natalie, capital project donors, with a sculpture by Housai Knecht.

The new gallery has ample parking and grounds designed for multi function use.

Lynn Smith-Moore, Melissa Wolfe (my lovely wife), Jackie Hansen and Vivian Bould

Mary Brandes, Polly Tibbetts and Director Urquhart.

by David Wolfe

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Sheree - Great photo, David.January 28, 2012 – 3:06 pm

David Wolfe - Thanks Sheree. It helps when everyone is trying to achieve the same goal. Many thanks to you all for all your hard work!January 28, 2012 – 3:12 pm

Engagement Portraits – Pedro St. James – Grand Cayman Island

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Posted in Engagement Photos

My wife and I manage another photography business called Better Angle in the Cayman Islands and are lucky enough to have recruited Janet Jarchow as our lead photographer.  JJ and her fiancé, Nick, are getting married in her home country of Germany later this summer.  Meanwhile, they wanted to have some engagement photos here in the Cayman Islands.  With all of our busy schedules we finally gave up trying to organize a day on their boat in the North Sound and settled on an early morning shoot at Pedro St. James.  Formerly known as Pedro’s Castle, this venue has become a favorite for early morning portraits.  There is no one around and a variety of great backdrops and settings to work with.  Be advised that, in addition to photographer costs, there is a photography fee of $50 imposed by the venue and an admission fee of $8 per person.  I think its worth it because you basically have your own private outdoor studio.  Congratulations JJ and Nick! hope you like the photos!

by David Wolfe

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JJ - David, these photo are amazing. Nick & I have never done this before and you managed to put us both at ease and make us look great. My family absolutely loves them. I can’t wait to share them with our friends all over the world.

JJJanuary 24, 2012 – 1:36 pm

Engagement Portraits & Family Photos in The Cayman Islands!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Posted in Engagement Photos, Portrait & Family Portrait

Carrie and Mark were just engaged and vacationing with Mark’s family in Grand Cayman.  Mark’s mother, Jane, wanted to do something really special for them and asked me for engagement pictures prior to a family photo session that we had pre-arranged.  I met the couple at a secluded beach and spent an hour photographing them; then gave them a ride back to the Treasure Island Resort to meet the rest of the family and spend another hour on a portrait session with the whole group.  Everyone had a great time and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Carrie and Mark might ask me to photograph their wedding in Kansas City on September 22, 2012!

by David Wolfe

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jane hagan - LOVE LOVE LOVE THE PICTURES!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

The kids engagement pics are just breathtaking!! I cannot tell you how pleased they are with them! You did such a great job and made everyone feel so comfortable!! We love the family pics, too!! You are so good!!! We had a wonderful trip and love the Caymans!! Hope you had a great New Years!January 4, 2012 – 1:51 pm

Family Holiday Beach Photos – Grand Cayman Island

Thursday, December 29, 2011 Posted in Engagement Photos, Portrait & Family Portrait, Sunrise

I’ve really been having fun with the family photos this week.  With bookings every morning and evening during the holidays, I’ve been challenging myself to do something new and special for each group I work with.  This family was staying at Seven Mile Beach Resort but, wanting to get away from the crowds, we took a 20 minute cab ride to a remote local beach without the holiday crowds.  Due to the pre-sunrise arrival these photos really have a special feel.  It doesn’t hurt that they could start a modeling agency within their own family!  This was a one hour shoot.

by David Wolfe

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Jet Flys Through WaterSpout – Passengers Unharmed – Parasail Makes Narrow Escape!

Thursday, December 29, 2011 Posted in Personal, Rainy Day

Aside from cropping, this photo is un-manipulated.  Just as I was beginning a family portrait session at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, a passenger jet began final approach to Owen Roberts International Airport.  Viewed from Seven Mile Beach, the aircraft appeared to fly directly through the funnel cloud.  Meanwhile, the parasail boat seems to have barely escaped being sucked up into a tornado on the surface of the water.  I’m sure both craft were well out of harm’s way but it must have been a thrilling ride for everyone!

by David Wolfe

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Colin - Looks more like jet flys near waterspout, but no way is it flying through the waterspout!December 30, 2011 – 12:27 am

David Wolfe - You are quite correct of course. But, really now, lets be honest. People aren’t interested in bland headlines like “Jet Flys NEAR Waterspout – Passengers Don’t Notice”. Those keywords just wouldn’t draw as many comments. However, I did photograph a wedding for an astronaut who actually piloted a Space Shuttle mission. My wife and I were lucky enough to take our kids and witness the Space Shuttle Launch up close. Greg later sent me an email from space! Still checking on a jet airliner’s ability to withstand the forces of a waterspout. Let me know if you find out anything!.December 30, 2011 – 8:59 am

Paty - Wow! Awesome Pictures!December 30, 2011 – 6:50 pm

Andrea A. Calderon - Awesome Photography David!!February 1, 2012 – 2:01 pm

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