Iman Leonie Spence
I am a creative focused on visual storytelling and cultural narratives. My work is rooted in emotional honesty — I specialise in film photography, using its rawness and unpredictability to create images that feel lived-in, cinematic, and intimate. I aim to capture glimpses of real moments, giving my work texture and soul.
I focus on building emotional connections in my image making to connect the viewer to the images I create. Whether crafting fashion stories or branded content, my process is guided by community, my own cultural reference and visual identity which is used in styling, casting and I aim to bring attention to underrepresented youth cultures.
My work reflects a love for storytelling, and create mood, visual messages, and emotional weight behind each image — creating visual narratives that are expressive and resonant with my own culture and heritage.
iman.spence96@gmail.com
- Art Direction
- Fashion
- Photography
Blokette
Blokette is a mock editorial exploring femininity and rebellion through a hyper-stylised sports lens. shot on film it blends coquette with athleticism, capturing football and fashion nostalgic synergy as expression of culture, identity and youth.
Gimmie Gimmie Mowa
Gimmie Gimmie Mowa, is a student-led campaign capturing Mowalola SS25's rebellious spirit, blending music, 2000 Black pop culture, and rave aesthetics, It explores brand values, identity and subculture, reinforcing loyalty and a new audience into Mowalola's bold, unapologetic world.
Where's My Representation: The Unseen Hues
Where's My Representation: The Unseen Hues, explores the misrepresentation of Black Women in fashion and beauty. Through Mix-media photography and culturally rooted styling, the project bridges heritage and modernity, challenging industry norms and celebrating black beauty in all depths.