I am a photographer and filmmaker committed to celebrating the unique characteristics of exceptional people.
I strive to reveal the distinctive qualities and implicit power of the individual, enabling them to shine and connect with the viewer in new and unexpected ways.
I was bon in Zambia to Congolese parents, raised in France, Morocco and Belgium and have lived in London now for nearly 20 years. This early cross-cultural experience has informed my empathic approach and desire to chronicle and represent a multiplicity of untold stories and contributions.
I am creatively drawn to risk-takers, those who have paved the way and broken boundaries.
My work reframes the Black experience, reflected in bodies of work such as The Influence Project, celebrating pioneering Black musicians and their impact on contemporary sound; Still I Rise, celebrating the power, beauty, resilience and achievements of Black women and Sensi, an exploration of some of the taboos and fantasies that are associated with Black male sexuality and masculinity in Western culture.
I would like to think that my fearless, laid-back approach & non pretentious style has lead me to work with clients such as GQ, Wallpaper, Tatler, Latino Vogue, Muse Magazine, Viewpoint, Men's Health, Luxure Magazine, Burberry, Clam Magazine, Ubikwist, Volt Cafe, Abbey Road Studios, Universal Music, Sony Music amongst others.
Selected Press/interview:
https://hopperprize.org/alexis-chabala-interview/
https://www.hungertv.com/feature/capturing-characters-and-icons-with-alexis-chabala/
https://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/black-pioneers-explored-influence-project
https://metalmagazine.eu/bi/post/interview/alexis-chabala-portraying-black-identity-music-and-voices