I am Maho*
I started my artistic activities in 1999 at the same time as I entered Isfahan Fine Arts Academy.
And until 2009, I continued painting along with experimental photography.
I currently live in Tehran and pursue my personal projects in photography independently and professionally.
Some of my activities:
Academic records:
Bachelor of Photography
Received an "artistic degree" from the Ministry of Culture of Iran
Degree in professional directing and screenwriting from Azad Cinema School 2002
Professional journalism degree from Azad 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:
Winner of the top prize of the America and Asia POI Competition (Environmental Landscape Section) 2022 and 2024
1st place winner in the Professional Landscape category of the 2021 Sony World Photography Awards
and more than 300 award titles from national and international photography festivals 2009-2024
Exhibition Records:
Holding 10 individual photo exhibitions in Iran, Germany and India
Participation in more than 150 group exhibitions in Iran and different cities of the world 2009-2024