My name is Assane, Senegalese-born photographer now based in Brooklyn. I dream about photography... Memories of gazing through a finger-marked windowpane, camera at my side, the train rocking, objects passing, disparate perspectives through the lens. I think about the diverse ways in which photographs are interpreted. For me, photography is a spiritual act, an inner conviction, and a desire to unleash the abstract essence of subjects beyond what is seen by the naked eye. I'm interested in something which is built up from within, rather than just a superficial image. My first camera, a Nikon led to hours hunting bugs, flowers, and dolls. This progressed to composing subjects through angle and lighting, learning from experience, as I expressed myself visually. My passion has now evolved with the use of analog cameras (Pentax k1000, and Mamiya m645). The film composition matches my character through the vintage color grading, the texture, and the blur. I am continuously inspired by the smallest and simplest of objects, I love playing around with light to create different images and moods. I like how a photograph, unlike the other visual arts, is eternally bound to reality more profoundly. I am fascinated with the concept of the real, and how people perceive objects and reality. This has been intensified through my A-level subject choices. Despite my passion for photography, I initially saw it best to pursue a computer science course, seeing photography simply as a hobby. However, I studied photography on an advanced level, which has enabled me to develop an independent and self-motivated practice. I have enjoyed discovering the many genres of photography, specifically fine art, portraits, still life, street, and documentary photography. I find the work of photographers old and new highly inspirational. I have done two solo-exhibitions in Brooklyn, NY. Both took place in 2020. First one hosted by ICP (International Center of Photography), who chose my work for a project regarding the impact of covid-19. I released my first book shortly after. Tilted "I am Black", this project conveyed the innate and historical notion of the beauty in the Black experience. The mission is to be well-versed student as it concerns the realm of visual arts. I look forward to the challenges of further study in photography, enabling me to attain the status of a master of his passion. To empty my thoughts and emotions and pour into my visual creations.