Lucy Hamidzadeh

Lucy's relationship with photography has always been guided by curiosity, a genuine fascination with people, with the lives unfolding around her, and with the stories that images can hold without ever fully resolving. Her book Unfinished Stories grew directly from this philosophy: the belief that the most powerful photographs are often the ones that leave room for imagination, where context is missing and meaning remains open. Her journey with Nikon began with a compact Coolpix camera, a first spark that she did not fully recognise at the time. It was followed by a Nikon D3100, a camera that taught her to slow down, observe more carefully, and look for the stories embedded in ordinary moments. Photography runs in her family, with her grandfather having documented family life on film and cine-camera for years, making Nikon's heritage feel like a natural fit. The invitation to participate in the global launch of the Nikon Zf brought that journey full circle in a way that remains deeply meaningful to her. Today, Lucy shoots with the Nikon Zf, Z6 III, and Z8, working primarily with prime lenses including the 35mm f/1.4, 50mm f/1.2, and 85mm f/1.8, each chosen for the sharpness, character, and low-light capability that keeps her fully connected to the creative process rather than the mechanics of it.