Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Nadira

Nadira shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Good morning Nadira, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
I lose track of time when I’m alone in nature, really alone.
When it’s just me and the mountains, or the steady breathing of the sea, or the quiet mirror of a lake, something in me finally exhales. The noise drops away. My thoughts loosen. The world gets soft around the edges.

Out there, I don’t check the clock. I don’t think about what’s next. I just am.
The wind, the water, the earth, they sort me out without me even trying. It’s like my mind gets rinsed clean, and all the pieces of me fall back into place.

That’s where I lose track of time.
And somehow, every time, that’s exactly where I find myself again.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a fashion photographer and digital creator with a love for storytelling through imagery. My work lives at the intersection of style, emotion, and atmosphere. I’m drawn to moments that feel cinematic yet honest, and I try to capture that balance in everything I create.

What makes my work unique is the way I approach fashion not just as clothing, but as a mood, a character, a world you can step into. Whether I’m shooting on quiet streets, in dramatic natural landscapes, or in the middle of a busy studio, I aim to build visuals that feel immersive and expressive.

At the core of everything I do is a simple belief: images have the power to move people—and I’m here to create the kind that linger.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The part of me that needs to be released is the version of myself that keeps shrinking to make others comfortable, the one that second-guesses, overthinks, and holds back out of fear of being “too much.”

That version of me served its purpose for a while. It kept me safe, protected, and cautious when I needed it. But now it feels heavy, like carrying a coat meant for a colder season. I’ve outgrown it.

I’m learning to let go of that old self and step into a more grounded, confident version of me; the one who trusts her voice, her vision, and her place in the world. Letting go is uncomfortable, but it’s also freeing. It makes room for who I’m becoming.

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
There were definitely moments when I almost gave up.
The fashion industry can feel impossible to break into when you don’t have an “in”: no connections, no shortcuts, no one opening doors for you. It’s a world that moves fast, protects its circles, and sometimes makes you feel invisible no matter how hard you work. There were days when the rejections piled up, when my emails went unanswered, when I wondered if my talent even mattered without someone vouching for me.

But something in me wouldn’t let go of the vision I had for myself. I kept pushing: shooting, creating, learning, refining. I said yes to opportunities that scared me, and I made my own opportunities when none were given. Slowly, things began to shift. My work started reaching the right people. Collaborations happened. Doors opened. Not all at once, but steadily, because I refused to stop showing up for myself.

My success comes from that persistence. from believing in my work even when no one was clapping yet. And looking back now, I’m grateful I didn’t quit, because every struggle became part of the story that brought me here.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
No, the public version of me isn’t the full, real me. My personal self is something I protect intentionally.

Being in a creative industry means people often see only the highlights, the curated moments, the polished pieces of my life and work. And while that version is still me, it’s not the whole story. My real self, the one who’s vulnerable, messy, growing, and figuring things out, deserves space to exist without being dissected or consumed by the public.

Keeping that part of me private allows me to stay grounded. It gives me a safe place to return to, away from the noise and expectations. It helps me stay connected to who I am at my core, not just the version people see online or through my work.

Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What will you regret not doing? 
I know I’ll regret it if I don’t travel to every country in the world. It’s something that’s been sitting in my heart for as long as I can remember. There’s a part of me that’s terrified of looking back one day and realizing I let fear, routine, or comfort rob me of seeing the world in its fullness: the cultures, the landscapes, the people, the stories.

Traveling isn’t just a dream for me; it feels like a calling. And the idea of not answering that call, of missing out on experiences that could shape me, challenge me, or open me up in ways I can’t even imagine yet, that’s what I’d regret the most.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadira.psd
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadira-fatah-859584159/