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Step into the lens of Jennie Baptiste — a leading U.K. photographer whose work is a vibrant exploration of culture, identity, and belonging. With a signature style rooted in honesty and empowerment, Jennie's photography captures more than just moments — it tells stories that connect generations and communities. From iconic portraits to compelling documentary work, her images are as thought-provoking as they are visually stunning. This is photography with purpose, passion, and powerful perspective.

Colour photograph of a black woman wearing a bright pink wig, pink make-up, pink bikini top, pink necklace, earrings and bracelets, pink mini skirt, pink nails, pink socks, and high-heeled pink lace-up boots. She is relaxed and sitting cross-legged, looking directly at the camera sitting on a dusky pink leather armchair in a room with pink wallpaper, wooden floors and a pink fluffy rug in the foreground.

Pinky. © Jennie Baptiste .

Jennie Baptiste: Rhythm & Roots, Somerset House.

17 Oct 2025 – 4 Jan 2026

This autumn, Somerset House presents Jennie Baptiste’s first major solo exhibition, showcasing both iconic and previously unseen portraits, including figures such as Roots Manuva, Estelle, Ms Dynamite, and NAS, alongside street portraits from 1990s Brixton. Immersive and celebratory, Rhythm & Roots affirms Baptiste’s place in the canon of British photography, honouring the sound, style, and stories that have defined — and continue to shape — a cultural movement.

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A close up tinted black and white photograph close up of the side of a young black woman's face. She is looking directly at the camera, she has coily hair covering her face and framing the image. She has small star shapes stuck to her face and glitter on her eyelids.

Ragga Girl, © Jennie Baptiste .

A black and white close-up portrait of rapper Roots Manuva. Head and shoulders with a detailed camouflage make-up. His head is tilted upwards and his eyes are closed.

Roots Manuva, © Jennie Baptiste .

A colour photograph of a young black woman wearing purple hot pants and bikini top and purple tights against a dark background. Her hair is short, black, and gold and gelled tight to her head. The image is taken from below at a sharp angle. She is looking to her left and her face is obscured by her joined fists which are at the forefront of the image. On each finger is a significant-sized gold ring, many are round sovereign-shaped. She has gold bracelets on her left wrist.

Ringz, © Jennie Baptiste .