Jennie Baptiste, a child of the 80s and a teenager of the 90s, grew up amidst the UK's hip hop scene and underground DJ sets.
As a teenager, she would often attend meet-and-greets at London's Oxford Street HMV, but instead of seeking a kiss on the cheek, she was after a photograph.
Equipped with her camera and a deep understanding of London's music scene, she knew from a young age that she was destined to be a photographer.
she knew from as young as 15 that she was destined to be a photographer.
Her early work is now showcased in her first retrospective exhibition, a testament to her experimentation and entrepreneurial spirit.
Author's summary: Jennie Baptiste reflects on her career as a photographer.