Memories and Experiences with Nabil
From California to Bali, Ireland, and Zanzibar, Nabil takes on adventures around the world to spread his vision and story - 'it allows me to learn and grow whilst trying to maintain my style'.
You have a very particular cinematic and dark approach to your art - what/who inspires your vision?
Most of it comes from emotion triggered by memories and experiences. Whenever I feel a certain way or think about something, it translates into something visual. It’s a process that is constantly running in my head, wether it be in preparation for a shoot or getting ready to go buy groceries. I’m also heavily inspired by fellow creators on Instagram and YouTube. I enjoy analyzing different approaches to telling a story, and it allows me to learn and grow whilst trying to maintain my style.
What triggered your interest in photography and videography?
For as long as I can remember I have always dreamt of becoming an airline pilot. That is until one of my friends introduced me to the creative industry at the age of 17, and my ambitions changed completely.
You've recently been involved in projects involving widely renowned influencers/youtubers - do you find it inspiring being surrounded by other content creators?
I am extremely fortunate and grateful to have been able to work with many different content creators. I am a huge believer in who we surround ourselves with will affect how we perform and how we act. It’s an extremely powerful environment that pushes me to be on my A-game all the time and if it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t have learnt half as much as I have now in the past two years.
What has been the most exciting collaboration you have been a part of thus far?
This is a hard one for me, since every single project is different and unique. My job has taken me all over our planet, experiencing different cultures, exploring beautiful locations that I would’ve never thought I’d be able to explore, and making friends for life. I guess for me, that is always the most exciting part of any collaboration, no matter who or what it is.
What should be expecting from you in the near future?
I am working towards putting myself in a position where I can share my knowledge and experiences on my own social platforms with the purpose of motivating, inspiring, educating and entertaining people from all over the world.
Finally, what is your favourite type of cake?
Anything with coffee. And Ice cream. And vanilla, really.
Follow Nabil on @nabilelh_ to stay up-to-date to his latest work.
Photos and videos courtesy of Nabil.
