We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Jamar Cleary. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Jamar below.

Hi Jamar, thanks for joining us today. How do you think about vacations as a business owner? Do you take them and if so, how? If you don’t, why not?

Being a concert and travel photographer. When I take a break from being a concert photographer, I end up going on vacation and become a travel photographer lol. So I guess the answer is a no. I love experiencing new things and when I see a potential nice photo. I have an itch I have to scratch and take that photo.

Jamar, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

Jamar Cleary, the brainchild of Clear Editz Studios, specializes in travel, lifestyle and event photography. Born into a family of published writers, he discovered since childhood his innate passion for capturing intriguing stories through his lens. With the mentorship of Romaine “Luigi Society” Brown, he has showcased memorable moments from events such as Reggae Sumfest, Jamaica Rum Festival, Guinness Sounds of Greatness and Best Weekend Ever. This feat has earned him recognition from icons like Beenie Man, Bounty Killer and Cham. While at Yaad Boiiz Films, he has shot videos for several music stalwarts including Vybz Kartel, Tommy Lee Sparta, Munga Honorable and Teejay. Additionally, he contributed to the production of the award-winning Caribbeanfilm Joseph in 2020. As a result of these experiences, he is currently pursuing his Bachelor’s in Film Production at the University of the West Indies.

Among his present projects is his Youtube series The Reasoning Jamaica, which interviews major and upcoming players in the entertainment industry. Though Kingston-based, Jamar has completed assignments in Panama, Barbados, Dominican Republic, United States and Colombia – becoming known for his precision and innovativeness. He is planning to explore West Africa and the Dutch Caribbean this year while continuing to share Jamaica’s beauty and culture on global platforms.

How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?

Seeing that I do concert photographer and I have a film cinematographer in the entertainment field of Jamaica. I used the niche that I was in to create a network. This network expanded which I started to produce more work and share consistent quality that people can use to promote themselves.

How do you keep your team’s morale high?

Firstly, lead by example. The team is as strong as it’s leader. To manage a team you would have to be more understanding, great organization and quick problem solving skills. Having these qualities automatically makes managing a team easy and efficient. Secondly, High Morale comes from being able to respects your team’s contribution to a project and give acknowledgment. Knowing when you a team member is being overworked and compensate them appropriately.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://cleareditzja.wixsite.com/my-site
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleareditz_/
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamar-cleary