Mehdi Arastouei

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