From East London to the forefront of UK culture, Zek Snaps’ journey is all about vision, resilience, and climbing to greatness on his own terms. 📸🪜 ✨
In Episode 3 of The Ladders Podcast – “The Climb to Greatness,” Zek Snaps sits down with Greatness Dex to share his journey as one of the UK’s most influential photographers. From his Iraqi heritage and upbringing, to navigating the creative industry, mental health, and imposter syndrome, Zek opens up about the realities behind the lens and what it takes to build a name for yourself in today’s world.
He also reflects on some his iconic work capturing artists like J Hus, Central Cee and Akon. This episode is an honest, inspiring look at the grind, the lessons learned, and the mindset required to keep climbing.
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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:40 - Starting out and the meaning of success
02:30 - Upbringing, Iraqi heritage, and childhood
08:41 - Navigating the industry
11:00 - Mental health, social media, and imposter syndrome
16:00 - Photography guessing game: Zek reflects on some of his best work
33:00 - Does talent or clout win?
38:00 - Gatekeeping in the photography industry
40:00 - The next generation of young creatives
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