MAHO*
Born 1985, Iran - Isfahan
Independent photographer, based in Tehran

Some of my activities:

Academic records:
Has an "art degree" from the Ministry of Culture and Arts of Iran, equivalent to a master's degree in photography
Bachelor of Photography from Isfahan University
Art diploma from Isfahan Fine Arts Academy
Degree in professional directing and screenwriting from Free Cinema School 2002
Professional journalism degree from free Media School 2012

Operating activities:
Secretary and judge of several national photography festivals
Executive management in holding specialized photography workshops and photo exhibitions
Compilation of 2 volumes of personal books in the field of photography 2014-2015
Photojournalist for newspapers, magazines and news agencies from 2007-2024
Director of the photo department of public relations of the municipality 2014-2015

Forums:
Member of Iran Press Photographers Association 2017
Member of the Iranian Cultural Heritage Photographers Association 2016
Member of Iranian Photographers Association 2014

*Awards:
First place in the portrait section of the 82nd Poy 2025 competition
First place of the Street Photographers Foundation Black and White Photography Competition 2024
first place of the Landscape section of the Sony - World Photography Awards 2021
and more than 300 awards from national and international festivals 2010-2025

Exhibition records:
Holding 10 individual photo exhibitions in Iran, Germany and India
and Participation in more than 150 group exhibitions in Iran and different cities of the world 2009-2024