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I’m Leah, a London-based photographer and 2025 BA (Hons) Photography graduate from the University of Brighton, UK. My practice explores identity, race, relationships, and representation, often weaving humour into the work to balance critical depth with moments of lightness. Working primarily with digital photography, I focus on portraiture and landscape to explore themes of identity, place, and belonging.
Influenced by my South-East London upbringing and Jamaican heritage, my work frequently reflects on community, memory, and social experience. Alongside my personal projects, I maintain an ever-growing visual archive of the colours, moments, and small curiosities that catch my eye, allowing my practice to remain fluid and open rather than tied to a single style or subject.
I also take on commissioned and collaborative work, from events and concept shoots to freelance assignments, bringing the same creativity and vibrant storytelling that runs through my fine art practice into everything I create. I’m always open to collaborations, commissions, and new ideas.

EDUCATION
2022 - 2025 | University of Brighton, BA(hons) Photography

Highlights
2025 - Featured in a live interview on BBC Radio (Friday Nights with Kamilah McInnis, June 2025) discussing final-year project Paint It Black
2025 - Featured on the University of Brighton Art and Media Blog, sharing insights into final-year project Paint It Black
2025 - Exhibition | Flux, "Paint it Black", The University of Brighton Graduate Show
2025 - Hahnemühle Student Award - Nominee for Paint it Black
2024 - Exhibition | Miro, "Black Skin, White Spaces" The University of Brighton
2024 - Assisted on a series of photography workshops in Brighton, supporting artists Lindsey Smith and Fergus Heron 
2023 - Exhibition | Stop Copy Shop, The University of Brighton
2020 - Work featured in BBC News Online Newsround for work with the Black Swimming Organisation