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"I have decided that seeing this is worth recording."

I was born more than three decades ago in a city of contrast, Tehran.

Growing up and old, I realized how big life can be, and started exploring and pushing my limits for living it. In the process, I started looking better and broader at things, and eyed for details and moments to capture.

That's when I became my own version of a photographer. I have listed what I have tried below. 

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Street

My ultimate favorite style. I enjoy the details of moments lived by people on the street. I enjoy patterns and shapes of light. I like buildings, windows, doors. 

All these elements have somehow broadened my perspective when looking through the lens, and gotten me to ponder more on life and my space in it.​

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80% of my portfolio is street photography.

Performance (Theatre)

So far this is the most tricky style for me. Light and constant motion make it hard to keep the important details and make the photo sharp. But once the right moment is caught, the emotions, the art; it's all worth it.

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Performance (Music)

Same interesting challenge here. more with motion than light. Catching the musician's connection with their music, and their "silent" connection with each other is a great fun!

Events, Actions and Stories

Here my approach is to see the stories, and digest the connections, moments and words through  pixels.

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Commercial 

As someone into street photography, wanting people in my frames, this is an interesting challenge. For example to try to present the beautiful earrings as if they have a story to tell. They do. They are art.

© 2025 Mahtab Motlagh

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