• Mohammad Ali Maghsoodi
• Date of Birth : 1984
• City : Tehran

I took the first photos, mostly with the subjects of landscape and nature, in 2001. Subsequently, I took photos of subjects such as nature and portraits with analogue cameras by playing with "form" and at the end I reviewed subjects as a social documentary photographer by recording cultural details and reviewing subjects such as women's depression in Iran. In addition, the perspective of my instructor, Dr. Mehdi Moghimnejad about time and photography led me to look into further detail also passing some courses with Mr. Hamid Severi like Introduction to Contemporary Photography, can be considered as the turning point in my career. Since photography, in comparison to other media, focuses on details, makes relations with the past, and enjoys purity in relating the image, has attracted my attention more. I am particularly interested in striking a balance between the serious mind of a photographer such as Barbara Kruger, and the aestheticism of Ansel Adams. Rather, I am interested in a combination of "Form", "Pictorialism" and other photographical traditions, combined with an understanding of social, psychological concepts and even the trend of correctness and legality. I am interested in following up my personal view of my world. As Alfred Stieglitz says, "Photography is my passion. The Search for Truth is my Obsession"

Education
    Associated Degree - 2005 - Photography- University of Tehran (Jihad daneshgahi)
    Diploma - 2010 - Screenwriting - Karname Art & Culture Inst.
    BA Study 2009 - Photography - University of Westminster - London (without completing the degree)

Exhibition (* solo shows marked by asterisk)
    2010 Iranian Contemporary Practice on Documentary Photography, Fravahr gallery, Tehran
    2008  *Reflection of Iran in the Sky, Laleh gallery, Tehran

Professional Experience
    2010   Photography Workshop Instructor - Shahid Beheshti University
    2009 - Present  Website/Graphic Designer - Hamshahri Press
    2005 - Present  Freelance Photographer, Translator and writer

Writing
    Review of Mehdi Moghimnejad Solo Exhibition, Verisimilitude  2010

Art & Photography Project
    2006 - 2008 Reflection of Iran in the Sky
    2009 - 2010 Open Call for Photography of Desktop Wallpapers
    2009 - Present The Sad life of the Artworks

Language
    English (Fluent)

Hobbies & Interests
    Hiking, Web Surfing, Flying with Glider

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Moments with mirror (2007)