I recently came back from a quick getaway to Jamaica! I had never been to the Caribbean before and so I was excited to finally be able to take a trip to that part of the world. My grandparents escaped Cuba when my mom was a child and I grew up hearing stories from them about what it's like living on an island. The water is crystal clear and the sand is as white as snow. Being in Jamaica reminded me of those stories and of the memories I cherish of my grandparents. I thought about them the entire time I was there and felt close to them even though they've passed away now. I hope one day I can go to Cuba and visit all the places they told me about growing up. Until then, I've got these images to remind me of the beauty island life has to offer.
This trip, I tried to pack light since it wasn't a long vacation. I decided not to take my regular DSLR with me and just use my iPhone 6 to capture any shots I wanted. I was a little nervous because I never go anywhere without my gear, but I'm surprised at how well the iPhone's camera worked! It was great to be able to capture images and edit them on the same device and it was pretty easy to find some great camera apps to try out. I don't think I'll ever stop carrying a camera around, but it was a nice alternative to the regular gear I take with me.
