I didn’t know exactly what to expect when I set out to photograph people whose work is making Island properties look beautiful. What I found was enthusiasm for the work, love of being outdoors, and mutual warmth and caring among owners and employees.
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"Some of the architecture and design you get to see when you’re on the job, you wouldn’t see those houses if you were just tooling around." Ricky Comeau, aka DJ Ricky Prime, works for D.T.A.L.S. Inc. — Jeremy Driesen
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“Our boss treats us like family. Some companies you work for, they don’t really care about you, your personal life.” Jevaughn Steer is from Jamaica and works for D.T.A.L.S. Inc. — Jeremy Driesen
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"This job keep you physical, keep you fit.” Donovan DeLeon is from Jamaica and works for D.T.A.L.S. Inc. — Jeremy Driesen
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"Back home in Jamaica, I was a fisherman, so wake up at 3:00 in the morning and head down to the beach. I be the first one out." Jason James works for D.T.A.L.S. Inc. — Jeremy Driesen
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"You treat your workers like family and they treat you back with respect." Dana Mylott owns D.T.A.L.S. Inc. When Covid hit, he kept his employees home for six weeks with full pay. — Jeremy Driesen
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“This year, we gave people a lot of peace. We keep their yard pretty and smelling nice. It calms people down.” Jesse Miller works for Garden Angels. — Jeremy Driesen
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"You have to remember the weather, the insects, the drought, the wind. It’s a dance.” Jennie Slossberg owns Garden Angels. — Jeremy Driesen
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“I’m an adrenaline junkie, so I love climbing trees.” Riley Dobel works for Tabor Tree Services. — Jeremy Driesen
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“I like the transport back and forth every day. I get to see nice sunsets and sunrises.” Nolan Rossetti commutes on the Patriot Boat for his job with Tabor Tree Services. — Jeremy Driesen
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“The only thing I hate about this job is the rainy days.” Michael Rossetti works for Tabor Tree Services. — Jeremy Driesen