Hojjat Hamidi, an Iranian firefighter with a passion for mobile photography, has captivated audiences with his remarkable ability to capture the essence of daily life using only his iPhone. Born in Ardabil in 1987, Hamidi discovered the power of photography just four years ago when he began taking photos with…
Iranian photographer Akbar Mehrinezhad has a unique talent for capturing the playful and quirky side of Tehran’s stray cats using nothing more than his iPhone. Roaming the streets of Tehran, Mehrinezhad focuses on close-up portraits that highlight the humorous and endearing expressions of these often-overlooked animals. His photos not only…
Iranian photographer Zohre Janati is renowned for her captivating macro photography, which brings the intricate details of insects and butterflies to life. With a keen eye for composition and an innate understanding of color, Janati’s work transforms these tiny creatures into mesmerizing works of art. Her close-up shots reveal the…
In the realm of photography, technology has fundamentally altered the landscape, democratizing the art form and empowering individuals to capture moments with remarkable clarity and creativity. One such individual pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with modern technology is Iranian photographer Mohammad Nazari, whose stunning fine art photos are making…
Masoud Gharaei was born in March 1988, he is an Iranian photographer. He is known for his photographic projects that take an intimate, anthropological look at aspects of modern life, in particular documenting the social classes of Iran. He is also the founder of Street Photographers foundation. I roam in…
My childhood passed in the Arasbaran forests and the intact nature of Azerbaijan. I still remember when I used to go to the homeland of my father on the foothills of the Savalan Mountain, solitary roads, apple trees, mountains full of snow and green valleys, sounds of birds and melody…
Looking to his own art for inspiration, Abbas Kiarostami reflects on the power of landscape, which combines views of the Iranian auteur’s austere black-and-white photographs with poetic observations, engaging music and a politically provocative finale. In this short experimental film, which Kiarostami made en passant as it were, it looks…
A Photo Series from Mona Hoobehfekr. Quiet strangely, Mona has decided to show the makeup phenomenon currently happening with the Iranian Woman. More like a diptych, Mona has captured both the portrait of the woman & the entire makeup kit in a two parallel photographs. This series reveals us the…
“My photography is a reflection, which comes to life in action and leads to meditation. Spontaneity – the suspended moment – intervenes during action, in the viewfinder. A reflection on the subject precedes it. A meditation on finality follows it, and it is here, during this exalting and fragile moment,…