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About

Mehdi Nazeri is an Iranian social documentary photographer, born in Bandar Abbas and based in Dubai.

Born in Bandar Abbas in 1988 and now based in Dubai, I began working with photography in 2012 as a self-taught, experimental photographer. My early work moved between photomontage and documentary photography.

Most of my subjects are close to home: children, women, families, work, illness, and the everyday spaces that shape life in Iran. I also make portraits, write about photography, and teach.

Alongside the pictures, I have written two books, developed an Android learning tool, and taken part in exhibitions, associations, and photography education.

1988

Born in Bandar Abbas, one of the southern cities of Iran.

2012

Begins a self-taught, experimental practice across photomontage and documentary photography.

2015–17

Participates in international exhibitions and appears in photography publications including Zeke and Chiiz.

Now

Continues documentary projects while writing, teaching, and building photographic education.

Professional record

Photography as practice, education, and shared knowledge.

WritingTwo books

Negah-ha and Dos and Don'ts of Documentary Photography.

EducationAndroid learning tool

Created a photography and photo education application for Android.

CommunityThree memberships

Hormozgan Photographers Society, Iranian Photographers Association, and FIAP.

ExhibitionsInternational presence

Presented work through exhibitions in France, Japan, Oman, Turkey, Scotland, the United States, Slovenia, Canada, Georgia, Bulgaria, and beyond ...

Jury workInternational judge

Served as a judge for international photography selections and visual storytelling platforms.

FounderGolden Shot

Founder of Golden Shot International Photography Awards.