Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Zed Nelson has spent decades capturing the uncomfortable truths of modern life - from America's obsession with firearms to the slow erosion of our connection with nature. This interview was made possible by Sony UK.
In this exclusive interview, Zed reflects on the power of long-term storytelling, the ethical dilemmas behind the lens, and the human stories that keep pulling him back in. We dive into his critically acclaimed projects like Gun Nation and The Street.
Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, or simply curious about how to tell stories that matter, you can find more resourced on our YouTube channel or blog.
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Atomos Ninja: bit.ly/4jLGP98
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Chapters:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:15 – Zed’s early influences
00:02:30 – The making of Gun Nation
00:04:00 – 'Love Me' and the beauty industry
00:05:17 - 'A Portrait of Hackney' and the joy of photography
00:05:55 – Creating 'The Anthropocene Illusion'
00:08:50 - Environmental responsibility
00:09:18 - Sony World Photography Awards
00:10:03 - What's next?
Read more about Zed Nelson: instagram.com/p/C-F-HT4oCjQ/?hl=en-gb
💬 Let us know your favourite moment from the interview in the comments.
Zed Nelson has spent decades capturing the uncomfortable truths of modern life - from America's obsession with firearms to the slow erosion of our connection with nature. This interview was made possible by Sony UK.
In this exclusive interview, Zed reflects on the power of long-term storytelling, the ethical dilemmas behind the lens, and the human stories that keep pulling him back in. We dive into his critically acclaimed projects like Gun Nation and The Street.
Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, or simply curious about how to tell stories that matter, you can find more resourced on our YouTube channel or blog.
⬇️ Kit list for this video: ⬇️
Sony A7S III: bit.ly/3G3E2az
Sony FE 35mm f1.4 G Master: bit.ly/4fjGHfc
Rode Wireless Go II: bit.ly/3TfCaRS
Atomos Ninja: bit.ly/4jLGP98
👏 Follow us: 👏
Instagram: / wexphotovideo
Facebook: / wexphotovideo
TikTok: / wexphotovideo_official
Wex blog: wexphotovideo.com/blog
Wex events: events.wexphotovideo.com
Wex rental: rental.wexphotovideo.com
Wex trade-in: wexphotovideo.com/trade-in
Wex Photo Video: wexphotovideo.com
Chapters:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:15 – Zed’s early influences
00:02:30 – The making of Gun Nation
00:04:00 – 'Love Me' and the beauty industry
00:05:17 - 'A Portrait of Hackney' and the joy of photography
00:05:55 – Creating 'The Anthropocene Illusion'
00:08:50 - Environmental responsibility
00:09:18 - Sony World Photography Awards
00:10:03 - What's next?
Read more about Zed Nelson: instagram.com/p/C-F-HT4oCjQ/?hl=en-gb
💬 Let us know your favourite moment from the interview in the comments.
