Silver / 2022 / Portraiture / Personality

• Prize
  Silver in Portraiture/Personality
• Photographer
  Angelo Formato, Italy
• Studio
  www.angeloformato.com
• Website
  https://www.angeloformato.com
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/angeloformatocom/

When you see me, accept me whole as I am, do not denounce any part of me.When I stand in front of a camera - full of strength and grace – see me as I am, a Black, African, Queer, Fat & Femme. I am and continue to be someone who respects everyone and expects it, but my reality is the opposite. My blackness is aspirational. I am the change I want to see in this world. I want the same for those who are underrepresented and marginalised- Black Trans, Queer, Disabled people. This image of me represents black joy. So, let us come together, learn to use it for good together and share it. -Enam Asiama

Originally from Naples, Italy, he moved to London in 2012 to pursue photography. Returning to Italy in 2020, he began integrating generative AI into his work. His practice explores femininity, identity, and diversity, blending natural portraiture with imaginative techniques. Inspired by his family, he gives voice to marginalized stories, challenging social and cultural taboos. He has collaborated with international clients, and his work has been featured in exhibitions, publications, and awards.

Awards May 2025 MUDEC PHOTO Deep Beauty Exhibition

April 2024 MIA PHOTO FAIR finalist Ai project: A Love Story for a Brighter Future: The Wedding Party

November 2023 PHOTO VOGUE finalist Ai project: What if

October 2021 GUP FRESH EYES photo exhibition and book cover

September 2020 PORTRAIT OF BRITAIN, BritishJournal of Photography Award finalist.

March 2020 THE GUCCI BEAUTY GLITCH Exhibition, Vogue Italia

September 2016 PORTRAIT OF BRITAIN, BritishJournal of Photography Awardfinalist.

September 2015 AOP Awards Finalist