AFFORDABLE IMPORTS TT

In the News
& Conversations

Our story, in conversation.

Affordable Imports TT grew from a practical need: making photo and video equipment easier to access in Trinidad and Tobago.

That purpose continues through our equipment sales, rentals, and AI Studios. These features and conversations explore the journey, the lessons along the way, and the creative community we serve.

In the press

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Black-and-white portrait of Conrad Baird featured in Trinidad Guardian Trinidad Guardian

ALSO IN JAMAICA OBSERVER
APRIL 2026 · FEATURE

Meet Conrad Baird: How one entrepreneur is powering Trinidad’s content economy

This feature by Keron Rose follows Conrad’s journey from sourcing photography supplies to offering rentals and establishing AI Studios. It explores how equipment, production spaces, and support help Trinidad and Tobago’s creatives bring their ideas to life.

The story appeared in both the Trinidad Guardian and Jamaica Observer.

Read the article on Trinidad Guardian ↗
Read it on Jamaica Observer ↗
Newsday

20 OCTOBER 2021 · NEWS MENTION

Creative sector gets work-from-home hampers

During the pandemic, an initiative supported 20 creatives with technical equipment to help them continue producing work. Newsday’s report recognises Baird’s Affordable Imports as the equipment coordinator, working alongside arts organisations and project partners.

Original article link currently unavailable.

Podcast conversations

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Conrad Baird and Corie Sheppard speaking at microphones during their podcast interview Corie Sheppard
Podcast

8 APRIL 2025
EPISODE 224 · 98 MINUTES

Conrad Baird of Affordable Imports

Conrad sits down with Corie Sheppard to discuss the early days of Affordable Imports, the move into equipment rentals, and the development of the studio. An open conversation about learning as you grow, solving customers’ problems, and finding your place in the creative industry.

Listen to the episode ↗

LET’S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING

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For interviews, industry discussions, or media enquiries, get in touch.

info@affordableimportstt.com ↗

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