Scharad Lightbourne. Creative Director
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Scharad Michael Lightbourne is a Bahamas-based creative photographer with a great + deep passion for capturing the natural aesthetic of subjects. He is particularly interested in beauty, fashion, portrait, advertising and lifestyle photography, with central themes in his work.
Every person on these sets play a role in bringing an idea to life, and that’s what makes creating campaigns for Bahari so rewarding. In between - we dance!
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24/06/2026
Sometimes a portrait session just clicks.
No complicated setup. No elaborate styling. Just good light, a great subject, and a camera.
Sharing a few images from a 2020 session with this South African beauty. Each frame feels a little different, which is exactly why I couldn’t choose just one.
Which slide is your favorite?
Turn the volume up. 🔊
The shutter clicks, the conversation, the movement—this is what a photoshoot really sounds like.
Behind every image is a set full of energy.
I share my love-hate relationship with social media and discuss how while it benefits my business, I don’t believe it’s the end-all measure of success. I talk about the pressure to post constantly, study algorithms, and use the right hashtags and emojis. I view social media as an extension of your business, not a reflection of your bank account. I explain that followers and likes don’t equal financial success—hard work does. Whether you get one comment or a hundred, what truly matters is providing for your family and achieving your financial goals, not your social media engagement metrics.
