Neil Williams’s introduction to photography began while at University in the United States during the early 1990's. While there, Neil’s fascination with the black and white imagery he saw on film led him to an involvement in the photography class taught at the school. Though not registered, he was given special permission by the instructor to join the class and participate in photo assignments, critiques and in developing black & white prints, using traditional darkroom techniques.

Upon his return to Jamaica, Neil sought to build upon what he had already learned by enrolling in a photography class offered at Edna Manley School of the Visual and Performing Arts. He was urged to participate in the National Photography Competition and was successful; winning several major awards during the years he entered. After a nine year break from competing, he won silver in the 2007 JCDC National Photography Competition for his piece entitled ‘Manchioneal Bay 360º’. A year later he received the top prize in the same competition for his entry, 'Fort Charles 360º'.

Neil now works exclusively in the digital format and his main area of interest, a direct result of this new digital medium, is panoramic photography.The images, taken at locations all around Jamaica, are created using a special process after which they are then printed or rendered as virtual reality (VR) movie files which can be seen here on his personal website, www.aroundjamaica.com.