MUSIC ARTISTS
Creating immersive visuals that amplify the sound, soul, and identity of diverse music artists.
Music has always drawn me in, from subtle chords to sweeping melodies, each element telling its own story. My passion for capturing music on film began with the instinct to translate sound into visual experience.
Motion, mood, and memory guide how I see a performance, but more than that, I respond to the vulnerability and sensitivity artists carry when sharing their art and their stories with the world. Adding a visual layer through In The Element’s lens creates a harmony between the sonic and the cinematic, amplifying what is already alive in the music.
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Similar to Pharrell's description in Piece by Piece, of seeing colour and tone through sound, I see emotion and narrative through visuals. That instinct shapes every frame I capture, whether at a live show, studio session, or intimate moment of creation.
Music is a universal language, a vehicle for identity, culture, and emotion. Drawing on West African heritage and habitual instances that exposed me to the spectrum of highlife sounds and nostalgia, I am especially attuned to the rhythms, melodies, and stories that inform contemporary sound. These layers reflect a yearning, and a desire to feel seen, heard and understood. In London, artists express themselves freely, blending heritage with personal experience to communicate with the world.
​My process begins with discovery. I get to know the artist: what drives them, how they began, and what music means to them. From there, I map out their story using emotional narrative architecture, shaping visuals or experiences that resonate with audiences. The goal is to translate their inner world into moments that feel immersive, authentic, and enduring.
VISUAL CATALOGUE
KENDRICK LAMAR
A visual portrait of Kdot during The Big Steppers Tour, soundtracked to the haunting intro of “Father Time.” Captured through a journey of silhouettes, the piece utilises the show’s bold contrast lighting to trace the cadence of his artistic evolution.
Each frame balances shadow and illumination, revealing the tension between vulnerability and power that defines his stage presence and the timeless dialogue between light and sound.
6LACK
The electrifying energy of Atlanta-repping rapper and singer 6LACK’s headline show at Hammersmith Apollo on iPhone 15 Pro. The visual blends audience perspective with stage presence.
Dynamic composition highlights the artist’s silhouette against a vibrant, atmospheric backdrop, immersing viewers in the moment. A raw, cinematic feel to directly imitate the powerful connection between performer and crowd.
TINIE TEMPAH
A visual snapshot of Tinie Tempah at SXSW London, captured at XOYO. The piece weaves together his performance, fan interactions, and a closing panel moment that reveals the artist beyond the stage.
The visual speaks to Tinie’s evolution, showing an artist who is not only performing, but shaping the culture he helped build.
KHAMARI
Showcasing Boston-born RnB/Soul singer and songwriter Khamari’s debut UK show at The Lower Third, this intimate black-and-white frame reflects raw emotion.
In a simple yet powerful setting documented within the crowd, his soulful delivery and stripped-back aesthetic drew the audience into his world whilst creating a safe space for expression from nostalgia. With heartfelt melodies and deep vulnerability, he bore his soul, revealing beauty through God’s eyes.
DAVIDO
Surprise guest at Nigerian rap duo Show Dem Camp’s Palm Wine Festival, bringing the experience of the finest in alte hip hop and highlife to KOKO, London.
ALEX ISLEY
JAZMINE SULLIVAN
American RnB/Soul singer/songwriter captured at her first London show hosted at the fitting house of blues, The Jazz Cafe in Camden, London.
A moment in history as 2-time GRAMMY-award winning R&B songstress graces the UK after 10 years at DLT Brunch’s first RnB festival, The Recipe.
BLACK SHERIF
Ghanian singer, rapper and fashion model headlining his exclusive new cover with music and fashion magazine Notion, in collaboration with Ellesse.
