Arad Shahpazir
Documentary
photographer.
A self-taught analog black-and-white documentary photographer whose practice is grounded in observation, human connection, and memory.
Selected group exhibitions
Echoes of Yesterday 2025
LoosenArt · Millepiani · Rome, Italy
Selected recognition
UNESCO Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads — 5th Edition
Shortlisted photographer.
Best Photographer Award, Tehran
Awarded during high school.
Practice
Thirteen years of self-directed learning and continuous photographic practice.
Proficient in analog and digital photography, with a strong understanding of composition, light, and visual storytelling.
Professional development
Documentary Photography Workshops
Multiple workshops led by Mehdi Vosughnia, focused on the techniques and visual language of documentary photography.
Selected project
The Man and the Earth 2018–2024
An analog black-and-white series made across Iran, Uzbekistan, Estonia, and Switzerland.
View the series ↗Tools
Analog and digital photography · Adobe Lightroom
Education
Bachelor’s studies
Mining Engineering
Master’s studies
Business Administration (MBA) · Public Policy (MPP)
CV, exhibition, and curatorial enquiries
arad@aradshahpazir.com ↗