The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is mourning the passing of veteran Barbadian photographer David Crichlow, whose lens captured the people, culture and defining moments of Barbados for generations.

Affectionately known as “Pepsi”, Crichlow was a familiar presence at national events and was widely recognised for his documentation of the Crop Over Festival and the National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA).

The NCF said his work provided an invaluable visual record of the island’s cultural heritage, while his generosity, humility and willingness to mentor fellow photographers left a lasting impact on the creative community.