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As a Christian, my response to change – whether it is good or bad – comes through prayer, praise and worship. There is a story in the bible about a woman who had been used and abused, but she still believed and found light. This caused her to bring the most valuable thing she owned and pour it out in an expression of love and worship. In a single moment she went through fear, prejudice, and shame and created one of the most intimate moments of worship in the Bible. There are many different ways you can express yourself in worship, but I wanted to hone in on the physical expression and reveal its intimacy, taking these images at my local church and worship event.

I'm a black-british photographer and art director. With a focus on social realism and narrative, I specialise in documentary and portrait photography. Whether it's the models or the concept, a piece of myself can always be found in my work.