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Mehdi Arastouei
1976, Iran
Certificates:
MBA, Tehran University, Iran, 2021
Excellence FIAP (EFIAP), Paris, France, 2011
Artist FIAP (AFIAP), Paris, France, 2010
BS, Material Engineering, Shiraz University, Iran, 2002
Solo Exhibition:
Royaye Maseha (Deams of Sands), Iran 2012
Kordestan-e-Aiba (Beautiful Kurdistan), Iran 2010
Shabihe An Rooz (Just Like that Day), Iran 2009
Group Exhibitions:
Chaharbagh, Iran, 2016
Expo Apadana, Iran, 2014
PX3 Paris Exhibition, France 2013
2nd JIPF International Photographic Exhibition, Japan 2013
2nd Taichung International Exhibition of Photography, Taiwan 2012
1st International Circular Exhibition of Photography "Art Photo", Serbia 2012
16th Gran Tour delle Colline, Italy 2012
3rd Men and Work International Exhibition of Photography, Serbia 2012
46th Sydney International Exhibition of Photography, Australia 2011
1st Alberta Digital International Exhibition, Canada 2011
35th International Photography Exhibition – Child, Serbia 2011
32nd Northern Counties International Salon of Photography, England 2011
1st International Exhibition of Photography Leskovac, Serbia 2011
7th International Photographic Exhibition ROCK, Serbia 2011
5th International Exhibition of Photography ECOLOGICAL TRUTH, Serbia 2011
10th Virtual International Photography Exhibition, Argentine 2011
1st International Photographic Exhibition PORTRAIT, Serbia 2011
4th International Photographic Exhibition BOR, Serbia 2011
8th Image of the Year, Iran 2011
97th Southampton International Exhibition, England 2010
10th Malmo International Exhibition of Photographic Art, Sweden 2010
6th International Photographic Exhibition ROCK, Serbia 2010
2nd international Exhibition 30/40 FotoGrupo, Argentina 2010
5th International Photographic Exhibition ROCK, Serbia 2009
khane moaser irani (Iranian Contemporaneous Home), Iran 2010
Bibliography:
PX3 2013, France, Natural Curves
PX3 2013, France, Forgotten Activities
PX3 2010, France, Kurdish Women Activities
PX3 2010, France, Rahman’s Family
Cultural Reflections, UAE, Woman and Window, p73
Man and Work 2012, Serbia, Black Day, p. 64
16th Gran Tour Delle Colline 2012, Italy, Beautiful, p32
Man and Work 2011, Serbia, Chain and Light, p. 18
32nd Northern Counties 2011, England, Old Weaver, p45
Man and Work 2011, Serbia, Tank, p. 64
Bor 2011, Serbia, Old Ferrier, p. 30
Black & White through Creative Eyes 2011, UAE, Desert Sunset, p.172
Black & White through Creative Eyes 2011, UAE, Cloudy Day, p.149
Zayande-Rood Newspaper, “Mehdi Arastouei Has Spoken about His Photos”, 22nd February 2010, p. 8
Child 2010, Serbia, Ceasefire, p. 33
10th Malmo International Exhibition 2010, Sweden, Ceasefire, p33
Teachings:
Photography Teacher of Sepehr University, Esfahan, Iran, September 2012 - 2020
Photography Teacher of University of Applied Science and Technology, Zarinshahr, Iran, January 2012 – September 2015
Photography Workshop for Architecture Students, University of Science & Technology Payam Shahrekord, 1 Day, Iran, 2014
Photography training for wedding photographers, 48 hours, Iran, December 2012 – June 2013
“Photo Series: From Idea to Generation”, Esfahan, Iran, 6 hours, May 2012
“Post Processing through Lightroom” for Photography teachers of Esfahan Estate, 24 hours, Iran, February 2012
“Portrait Photography” Seminar, Kowsar Hotel, Esfahan, Iran, December 2011
“Photography Genres” Seminar, Farshchian Theatre, Esfahan, Iran, 2011
“Raw Workflow” workshop, 8 hours, Esfahan, Iran, November 2010
“Role of Post Processing in Photography” Seminar, Farshchian Theatre, Esfahan, Iran, 2010
Supervisor/Curator:
Thesis for The award of Bachelor, Sepehr University
Thesis for The award of Bachelor, University of Science & Technology
Pouiesh Photography Exhibition series, Group exhibition Kooch-e-Rangha, Negah e No Gallery, Esfahan, Iran, December 2014
Pouiesh Photography Exhibition series, Group exhibition, Negah e No Gallery, Esfahan, Iran, May 2014
Pouiesh Photography Exhibition series, Group exhibition, House of Artists, Esfahan, Iran, February 2014
Pouiesh Photography Exhibition series, Group exhibition, Naghsh Khane Gallery, Esfahan, Iran, September – October 2013
Pouiesh Photography Exhibition series, Group exhibition, House of Artists, Shahrekord, Iran, February 2013
Pouiesh Photography Exhibition series, Group exhibition, House of Artists, Esfahan, Iran, November-December 2012
Awards:
PSA Honorable Mention, Toronto International Salon of Photography, Monochrome, Canada 2020
Honorable Mention, International Photography Awards (IPA), Advertising Product, LA, USA 2019
Salon Honorable Mention, 1st DPC-Summer International Exhibition of Photography, Canada 2019
Judges Choice Award, Hoylake International Exhibition, England 2019
Honorable Mention, International Photography Awards (IPA), Fine Art Abstract, LA, USA 2013
Honorable Mention, International Photography Awards (IPA), People Culture, LA, USA 2013
Honorable Mention, International Photography Awards (IPA), People Life Style, LA, USA 2013
Silver Medal, Prix de la Photographie (PX3), Fine Art - Abstract, Paris, France 2013
Bronze Medal, Prix de la Photographie (PX3), Portraiture – Other, Paris, France 2013
Honorable Mention , Prix de la Photographie (PX3), Fine Art - Abstract, Paris, France 2013
Salon Honorable Mention 3rd Men and Work International Exhibition of Photography, Serbia 2012
NCPF Ribbon, 32nd Northern Counties International Salon of Photography, England 2011
FIAP Honorable Mention 25th INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC CONTEST, Spain 2011
FIAP Honorable Mention 7th International Photographic Exhibition ROCK, Serbia 2011
1st prize, Prix de la Photographie(px3), Portraiture – Culture, Paris, France 2010
2nd prize, Prix de la Photographie(px3), Portraiture – Family, Paris, France 2010
Certificate of merit, 2nd Cape International Circuit, South Africa 2010
Excellence Choice of Contemporary Home (Khane Moaser) of Iran 2010
Winner of Safarname nowrouzi (Nowrouz Traveling) Prize, Iran 2010
Key Skills:
Fine art photography
Filmmaking
Work Experience:
Freelance Photographer 2006 - Now
Taking Industrial and advertising photos for clients 2008 - 2018
Founder and CEO of Ultra-Studio; Branding Services 2009 – 2018
Photography department manager, Negarin Art & Culture Institute June 2008 – September 2009
Photography Teacher of Sepehr University, Esfahan, Iran, September 2012 - 2020
Photography Teacher of University of Applied Science and Technology, Zarinshahr, Iran, January 2012 - 2017
Volunteer Experiences:
Head of Training Committee of Isfahan Photo Club, January 2013 – August 2013
President of Isfahan Photo Club, December 2010 – February 2011
Vice president of Isfahan Photo Club, June 2010 – December 2010
Former and head of International and Festival workgroup of Isfahan Photo Club, June 2010 – February 2011
Membership:
Member of NIPS (National Iranian Photographers Society); Since establishment 2009 Permanent member of FIAP (International Federation of Photographic Art); Since 2010
Member of Institute for Promotion of Contemporary Visual Arts 2014
Member of Honar Credit Fund 2014
Jury member:
Creative Photography Exhibition, Esfahan, Iran 2016
Sib Photography Exhibition, Esfahan, Iran 2016
Portrait exhibition, Esfahan, Iran 2012
Natural Forms exhibition, Esfahan, Iran 2012
Bist competition 2011
Annual exhibition of Isfahan Photo Club 2011
Work project, Esfahan, Iran 2010
Executive Experiences:
Chairman of Bist competition 2011
Chairman of Bist competition 2010
Chairman of Rowzane be Varzaneh (An Aperture to Varzaneh) 2010
Other Relevant Experiences:
Documentaries
Branding Services: Industrial and advertisements photography / Training and Ad Filmmaking / Teaser Ads / Graphic Design / Digital Marketing
Printmaking
Decoration design
1976, Iran
Certificates:
MBA, Tehran University, Iran, 2021
Excellence FIAP (EFIAP), Paris, France, 2011
Artist FIAP (AFIAP), Paris, France, 2010
BS, Material Engineering, Shiraz University, Iran, 2002
Solo Exhibition:
Royaye Maseha (Deams of Sands), Iran 2012
Kordestan-e-Aiba (Beautiful Kurdistan), Iran 2010
Shabihe An Rooz (Just Like that Day), Iran 2009
Group Exhibitions:
Chaharbagh, Iran, 2016
Expo Apadana, Iran, 2014
PX3 Paris Exhibition, France 2013
2nd JIPF International Photographic Exhibition, Japan 2013
2nd Taichung International Exhibition of Photography, Taiwan 2012
1st International Circular Exhibition of Photography "Art Photo", Serbia 2012
16th Gran Tour delle Colline, Italy 2012
3rd Men and Work International Exhibition of Photography, Serbia 2012
46th Sydney International Exhibition of Photography, Australia 2011
1st Alberta Digital International Exhibition, Canada 2011
35th International Photography Exhibition – Child, Serbia 2011
32nd Northern Counties International Salon of Photography, England 2011
1st International Exhibition of Photography Leskovac, Serbia 2011
7th International Photographic Exhibition ROCK, Serbia 2011
5th International Exhibition of Photography ECOLOGICAL TRUTH, Serbia 2011
10th Virtual International Photography Exhibition, Argentine 2011
1st International Photographic Exhibition PORTRAIT, Serbia 2011
4th International Photographic Exhibition BOR, Serbia 2011
8th Image of the Year, Iran 2011
97th Southampton International Exhibition, England 2010
10th Malmo International Exhibition of Photographic Art, Sweden 2010
6th International Photographic Exhibition ROCK, Serbia 2010
2nd international Exhibition 30/40 FotoGrupo, Argentina 2010
5th International Photographic Exhibition ROCK, Serbia 2009
khane moaser irani (Iranian Contemporaneous Home), Iran 2010
Bibliography:
PX3 2013, France, Natural Curves
PX3 2013, France, Forgotten Activities
PX3 2010, France, Kurdish Women Activities
PX3 2010, France, Rahman’s Family
Cultural Reflections, UAE, Woman and Window, p73
Man and Work 2012, Serbia, Black Day, p. 64
16th Gran Tour Delle Colline 2012, Italy, Beautiful, p32
Man and Work 2011, Serbia, Chain and Light, p. 18
32nd Northern Counties 2011, England, Old Weaver, p45
Man and Work 2011, Serbia, Tank, p. 64
Bor 2011, Serbia, Old Ferrier, p. 30
Black & White through Creative Eyes 2011, UAE, Desert Sunset, p.172
Black & White through Creative Eyes 2011, UAE, Cloudy Day, p.149
Zayande-Rood Newspaper, “Mehdi Arastouei Has Spoken about His Photos”, 22nd February 2010, p. 8
Child 2010, Serbia, Ceasefire, p. 33
10th Malmo International Exhibition 2010, Sweden, Ceasefire, p33
Teachings:
Photography Teacher of Sepehr University, Esfahan, Iran, September 2012 - 2020
Photography Teacher of University of Applied Science and Technology, Zarinshahr, Iran, January 2012 – September 2015
Photography Workshop for Architecture Students, University of Science & Technology Payam Shahrekord, 1 Day, Iran, 2014
Photography training for wedding photographers, 48 hours, Iran, December 2012 – June 2013
“Photo Series: From Idea to Generation”, Esfahan, Iran, 6 hours, May 2012
“Post Processing through Lightroom” for Photography teachers of Esfahan Estate, 24 hours, Iran, February 2012
“Portrait Photography” Seminar, Kowsar Hotel, Esfahan, Iran, December 2011
“Photography Genres” Seminar, Farshchian Theatre, Esfahan, Iran, 2011
“Raw Workflow” workshop, 8 hours, Esfahan, Iran, November 2010
“Role of Post Processing in Photography” Seminar, Farshchian Theatre, Esfahan, Iran, 2010
Supervisor/Curator:
Thesis for The award of Bachelor, Sepehr University
Thesis for The award of Bachelor, University of Science & Technology
Pouiesh Photography Exhibition series, Group exhibition Kooch-e-Rangha, Negah e No Gallery, Esfahan, Iran, December 2014
Pouiesh Photography Exhibition series, Group exhibition, Negah e No Gallery, Esfahan, Iran, May 2014
Pouiesh Photography Exhibition series, Group exhibition, House of Artists, Esfahan, Iran, February 2014
Pouiesh Photography Exhibition series, Group exhibition, Naghsh Khane Gallery, Esfahan, Iran, September – October 2013
Pouiesh Photography Exhibition series, Group exhibition, House of Artists, Shahrekord, Iran, February 2013
Pouiesh Photography Exhibition series, Group exhibition, House of Artists, Esfahan, Iran, November-December 2012
Awards:
PSA Honorable Mention, Toronto International Salon of Photography, Monochrome, Canada 2020
Honorable Mention, International Photography Awards (IPA), Advertising Product, LA, USA 2019
Salon Honorable Mention, 1st DPC-Summer International Exhibition of Photography, Canada 2019
Judges Choice Award, Hoylake International Exhibition, England 2019
Honorable Mention, International Photography Awards (IPA), Fine Art Abstract, LA, USA 2013
Honorable Mention, International Photography Awards (IPA), People Culture, LA, USA 2013
Honorable Mention, International Photography Awards (IPA), People Life Style, LA, USA 2013
Silver Medal, Prix de la Photographie (PX3), Fine Art - Abstract, Paris, France 2013
Bronze Medal, Prix de la Photographie (PX3), Portraiture – Other, Paris, France 2013
Honorable Mention , Prix de la Photographie (PX3), Fine Art - Abstract, Paris, France 2013
Salon Honorable Mention 3rd Men and Work International Exhibition of Photography, Serbia 2012
NCPF Ribbon, 32nd Northern Counties International Salon of Photography, England 2011
FIAP Honorable Mention 25th INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC CONTEST, Spain 2011
FIAP Honorable Mention 7th International Photographic Exhibition ROCK, Serbia 2011
1st prize, Prix de la Photographie(px3), Portraiture – Culture, Paris, France 2010
2nd prize, Prix de la Photographie(px3), Portraiture – Family, Paris, France 2010
Certificate of merit, 2nd Cape International Circuit, South Africa 2010
Excellence Choice of Contemporary Home (Khane Moaser) of Iran 2010
Winner of Safarname nowrouzi (Nowrouz Traveling) Prize, Iran 2010
Key Skills:
Fine art photography
Filmmaking
Work Experience:
Freelance Photographer 2006 - Now
Taking Industrial and advertising photos for clients 2008 - 2018
Founder and CEO of Ultra-Studio; Branding Services 2009 – 2018
Photography department manager, Negarin Art & Culture Institute June 2008 – September 2009
Photography Teacher of Sepehr University, Esfahan, Iran, September 2012 - 2020
Photography Teacher of University of Applied Science and Technology, Zarinshahr, Iran, January 2012 - 2017
Volunteer Experiences:
Head of Training Committee of Isfahan Photo Club, January 2013 – August 2013
President of Isfahan Photo Club, December 2010 – February 2011
Vice president of Isfahan Photo Club, June 2010 – December 2010
Former and head of International and Festival workgroup of Isfahan Photo Club, June 2010 – February 2011
Membership:
Member of NIPS (National Iranian Photographers Society); Since establishment 2009 Permanent member of FIAP (International Federation of Photographic Art); Since 2010
Member of Institute for Promotion of Contemporary Visual Arts 2014
Member of Honar Credit Fund 2014
Jury member:
Creative Photography Exhibition, Esfahan, Iran 2016
Sib Photography Exhibition, Esfahan, Iran 2016
Portrait exhibition, Esfahan, Iran 2012
Natural Forms exhibition, Esfahan, Iran 2012
Bist competition 2011
Annual exhibition of Isfahan Photo Club 2011
Work project, Esfahan, Iran 2010
Executive Experiences:
Chairman of Bist competition 2011
Chairman of Bist competition 2010
Chairman of Rowzane be Varzaneh (An Aperture to Varzaneh) 2010
Other Relevant Experiences:
Documentaries
Branding Services: Industrial and advertisements photography / Training and Ad Filmmaking / Teaser Ads / Graphic Design / Digital Marketing
Printmaking
Decoration design
