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- Aneesa Dawoojee
Aneesa is a social documentary, sport and portrait photographer hailing from South London. Born in Streatham Vale, Aneesa’s heart belongs to her community and she is driven to support young people from the local area and beyond to follow their creative paths. Her own professional journey is testament that any dream is possible, regardless of an individual’s starting point.
Aneesa was awarded a BIPP Fellowship for a project entitled The Fighting Spirit of South London, which highlights unity through Muay Thai. She is one of the finalist exhibitors and speakers for the Royal Photographic Society's International Exhibition, touching on issues of culture, identity and the human condition. She has had work featured in Forbes Woman Africa, is an ambassador of a professional youth scholarship, contributes to numerous grass-roots photographic workshops in Brixton and Streatham, and is building her first solo exhibition.
“Becoming a Wex Ambassador means a lot to me. I have used Wex since I set up my business and, even now, I still call them just for advice. The team is so nice, and they are aligned to a value system with which photographers can feel comfortable. This is important to me, as some of the work I shoot is sensitive and deserves an appropriate platform. I hope the work, posts and talks I contribute to the programme will be beneficial to the photographers who see it.”
Events
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Introduction Video
The Wex Ambassador Network - Aneesa Dawoojee
Kit List
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which photographer/filmmaker most inspires you, and why?
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Photographer: August Sander, for the way he chose to photograph the ordinary people of his community – he tells the stories of his subjects so well, and includes so many subtleties that draw you further into the images. A mentor of mine introduced Sander to me and, since discovering his work, I feel like I have a photographer from the past from whom I can still learn so much. Filmmaker: Steve McQueen. I love the way he depicts a different type of reality for communities in order to draw compassion and empathy. I relate to this a lot and feel very connected to the work and thought behind what McQueen produces.
- What is your most memorable shooting experience?
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The first time I shot ringside – it was only me and one other photographer, and I realised I was respected amongst the sports people and promoters. That was the best feeling – I was finally in an environment where I could excel because I was shooting what I loved.
- What one piece of advice would you offer to people starting out in your industry?
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Try not to imitate a style but find your own and explore something that connects closely to you.
- What is the best shooting tip you've ever received?
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Keep moving around the subject if it's something new. Think about what the light is doing in relation to you, the object and the lens.
Aneesa is a social documentary, sport and portrait photographer hailing from South London. Born in Streatham Vale, Aneesa’s heart belongs to her community and she is driven to support young people from the local area and beyond to follow their creative paths. Her own professional journey is testament that any dream is possible, regardless of an individual’s starting point.
Aneesa was awarded a BIPP Fellowship for a project entitled The Fighting Spirit of South London, which highlights unity through Muay Thai. She is one of the finalist exhibitors and speakers for the Royal Photographic Society's International Exhibition, touching on issues of culture, identity and the human condition. She has had work featured in Forbes Woman Africa, is an ambassador of a professional youth scholarship, contributes to numerous grass-roots photographic workshops in Brixton and Streatham, and is building her first solo exhibition.
“Becoming a Wex Ambassador means a lot to me. I have used Wex since I set up my business and, even now, I still call them just for advice. The team is so nice, and they are aligned to a value system with which photographers can feel comfortable. This is important to me, as some of the work I shoot is sensitive and deserves an appropriate platform. I hope the work, posts and talks I contribute to the programme will be beneficial to the photographers who see it.”
Events
Sat 2nd October 21 – A Sense of Belonging with Aneesa Dawoojee
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Introduction Video
The Wex Ambassador Network - Aneesa Dawoojee
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which photographer/filmmaker most inspires you, and why?
-
Photographer: August Sander, for the way he chose to photograph the ordinary people of his community – he tells the stories of his subjects so well, and includes so many subtleties that draw you further into the images. A mentor of mine introduced Sander to me and, since discovering his work, I feel like I have a photographer from the past from whom I can still learn so much. Filmmaker: Steve McQueen. I love the way he depicts a different type of reality for communities in order to draw compassion and empathy. I relate to this a lot and feel very connected to the work and thought behind what McQueen produces.
- What is your most memorable shooting experience?
-
The first time I shot ringside – it was only me and one other photographer, and I realised I was respected amongst the sports people and promoters. That was the best feeling – I was finally in an environment where I could excel because I was shooting what I loved.
- What one piece of advice would you offer to people starting out in your industry?
-
Try not to imitate a style but find your own and explore something that connects closely to you.
- What is the best shooting tip you've ever received?
-
Keep moving around the subject if it's something new. Think about what the light is doing in relation to you, the object and the lens.