Mahtab Talebi

Mahtab Talebi

Fine Art Photographer

Welcome to my corner of the world, where moments are captured, emotions are felt, and stories are told through the lens of my camera.

About Me

My name is Mahtab, and photography is not just my profession, it’s my passion, my art, and my way of connecting with the world.

From a young age, I was captivated by the way a single photograph could hold a universe of feelings, a fleeting moment of time, and a snapshot of life’s beauty. It was in the quiet stillness of a sunset, the candid laughter of friends, and the intricate details of everyday scenes that I found my calling. Each click of the shutter is a brushstroke on the canvas of existence, and I strive to capture the essence of life’s most poignant and powerful moments.

Photography, to me, is about more than just taking pictures. It’s about creating an emotional dialogue between the subject and the viewer. It’s about seeing beyond the surface, diving deep into the soul of a moment, and sharing that depth with others. Whether it’s the intimate gaze of a loved one, the serene solitude of a landscape, or the vibrant energy of a bustling city, my goal is to convey the emotion and story behind each image.

Through my lens, I aim to document the profound beauty in the ordinary and the extraordinary. I believe in the power of photographs to not only preserve memories but to evoke feelings, inspire reflection, and ignite a sense of wonder. Every photograph I take is a piece of my heart and soul, an attempt to capture and share the magic of the world as I see it.

Thank you for joining me on this visual journey. I invite you to explore, connect, and perhaps even see the world through my eyes. Together, let’s celebrate the moments that make life beautifully unforgettable.

Warmly,
Mahtab Talebi B

My Skills

A short list of my skills and passions in Photography and Visual Arts in general :

Photography
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Lighting
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Physics of Optics
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Composition and Visual Design
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Post-Processing
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Adobe Suite ( Lr. / Ps. / Ai. )
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DIY Photography Equipments
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History of Art & Stylistics
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Educations

2012-2014

Photography ( M.A. )

TEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF ART, Tehran, Iran.
Bachelor of Arts (Photography)

2007-2012

Photography ( B.A. )

ART UNIVERSITY OF ISFAHAN, Isfahan, Iran.
Bachelor of Arts (Photography)

2004-Unfinished​

Applied Mathematics ( B.S. )

CHAMRAN UNIVERSITY, Ahvaz, Iran.
Applied Mathematics
Years of Experiences
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Certificates
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Achievements
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Participations
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Official Memberships
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Certificates & Courses

Official Memberships

FIAP

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC, Paris, France
2018 – PRESENT

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF OMAN

(PSO), Muscat, Oman
2018 – PRESENT

SCIENTIFIC AND ARTISTIC ASSOCIATION

Isfahan, Iran
2007 – 2012

FOCUS PHOTO CLUB

Representation of FIAP in Iran. Tehran, Iran
2017 – PRESENT

Achievements

Professional Experiences
Director of Photography (DOP)

Professional Photography

Title
Description
Jahad Daneshgahi (academic Center For Education, Culture And research), Hamedan, Iran
2020 – Present
Photographer Instructor
- “basic Digital Photography” Course
- “basics Of Color Photography” Course
- “architectural Photography” Course
Pars Oil & Gas Company (pogc), Khorramshahr, Khuzestan, Iran.
2019 - Present
Professional photography of offshore equipment of Khorramshahr, for the technical engineering archive of POGC
POP Leather Brand Store, Javanrud, Kermanshah, Iran.
08.2018 – 09.2018
Professional photography of Pop Leather bags and shoes in order to upload the photos on the link of the telegram channel of Pop Leather Store.
(CIS) Tehran, Iran.
10.2017 – 03.2018
Professional photography such as industrial photography of the projects of exhibition- research visual documentation in order to analyze the participation strategies in exporting he Iranian goods in the field of CIS for visual archive with the title of documentation of the exhibition relations of Iran and commonwealth countries (CIS).

NOTE: The Result of this Photograph: In November 2019, after several years of Iran's request to join the Eurasian Economic Union, Iran finally joined the union. The objectives of this economic union can be to facilitate trade, create a common market in the CIS countries, gradually eliminate customs rules within the union, establish common foreign tariffs among member states, expand cooperation in various economic, political, and banking sectors, transportation and technical services engineering and customs formalities synchronization.
MEHR AEIN MOUNTAINEERING CLUB, Ahvaz, Khuzestan, Iran.
2017 – 2018
- Professional photography of mountaineering equipment of store, 03.2018 – 04.2018
- Documentation and photography of mountaineering, rock climbing, and canyoning Plans of the mentioned club, 04.2017– 09.2017
Karpardazan Zhivar Company, Kermanshah, Iran.
2017 – 2018
- Professional photography of visual documentation of the process of road reconstruction and renovation for the visual archive of the contractor of the road and transportation department of the Road Maintenance Section of Salas Babajani, 01.2018 – 08.2018
- Professional photography of documentation of the process of outreach to the earthquake-affected area of Sar-e Pol Zahab, Sales Babajani, Javanrud and Ravansar, 04.2017 – 09.2017
Khabar Applied Science And Technology Center Of Ahvaz, ahvaz, Khuzestan, Iran.
09.2014 – 01.2015
- Teaching “Fundamental of Photography” course
- Teaching “Primary Photography” course
Teaching “Photography” course
Commercial photography, animations storyboard and creative director assistant

PARTICIPATION
as (DOP) Director of Photography

Title
SOUTHERN CITY’S 3RD ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL, Los Angeles, CA, US, 12.2019
TARPON ARTS FILM FESTIVAL, Florida, US, 06.2019
MEDITERRANEAN FILM FESTIVAL CANNES, Cannes, France, 11.2018
SOUTH CINEMATOGRAPHIC ACADEMY FILM AND ARTS, Santiago, Chile, 11.2018
VERITAS FILM FESTIVAL, Pennsylvania, USA, 10.2018
LOST RIVER FIL FEST, San Marcos, USA, 10.2018
SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Sanctuary Cove, Australia 10.2018
NOOSA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Noosa Heads, Australia, 10.2018
SONIC SCENE-MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL, Trani, Italy, 10.2018
DUHOK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Duhok, Iraq, 09.2018
FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU FILM D AL HOCEIMA, Al Hoceima, Morocco 09.2018
LONELY SEAL INTERNATIONAL FILM, SCREENPLAY AND MUSIC FESTIVAL, Arlington, Boston, USA, 09.2018
ORIENTAL MINDORO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, manila, Philippines, 09.2018
GLOBAL NONVIOLENT FILM FESTIVAL, Los Angeles, CA, USA 09.2018
SOUL WEST FESTIVAL (PHOENIX), Arizona, USA 09.2018
15TH KINOFILM, MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM AND ANIMATION FESTIVAL, Manchester, UNITED Kingdom 09.2018
GUAYQUIL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador 08.2018
BUSKOPOLIS FESTIVAL OF CINEMATIC ODDITIES, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA, 08.2018
SHORT FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL AT ARTS ON THE RIVERWALK, New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA 07.2018
NEWARK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Newark, New York, USA 07.2018
SUNRISE 45 FILM FESTIVAL, Alpena, USA 06.2018
PRINCE OF PRESTIGE ACADEMY AWARD, Florida, USA 06.2018
SHORT FILM SLAM, PRESENTED BY THE MADLAB POST, Philadelphia, USA 05.2018
CMS, INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL (ICFF), Lucknow, India 04.2018
3RD ANNUAL BELLINGHAM MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL, Washington D.C,USA,03.2018
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF SHORT FILMS ON CULTURE & TOURISM (IFFC), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 03.2018
MY TRUE COLORS FESTIVAL, New York, USA, 03.2018
FIVE CONTINENTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Caracas, Venezuela,03.2018
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, Los Angeles,USA, 03.2018
“KIDS FIRST” FILM FESTIVAL, Santa Fa, New Mexico, USA,12.2017

PARTICIPATION
as Professional Photographer

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38TH FADJR INTERNATIONAL THEATER FESTIVAL, Tehran, Iran Participated as DOP for “Abbas Theater”, 01.2020 – 02.2020
AFRA MONOLOGUE THEATER FESTIVAL, Tehran, Iran Participated as DOP, Neauphle-le-Chateau Actress House, 10.2019 – 11.201
Winner in 4 Parts of the festival for “Nagahan Abbas”
MOONDA THEATER AND PERFORMING ART FESTIVAL, Tehran, Iran City Theater, 05.2019
Winner in:4 Parts of the festival for “Nagahan Abbas”
AKBAR RADI THEATER FESTIVAL, Tehran, Iran Producer, Iranshahr Theater, 01.2019
Winner in 4 Parts of the festival for “Nagahan Abbas”
HILAJ THEATER FESTIVAL, Tehran, Iran Kourosh Complex, 02.2017
Winner in:3 Parts of the festival for “Abbas Theater”

PARTICIPATION
as Independent Photographer