B. 1993, Tehran, Iran.
Ali Zolghadri is an internationally recognized fine art and conceptual photographer whose
work blends minimalism, surrealism, and deep visual storytelling. With a passion for highcontrast black-and-white compositions, he creates visually striking images that challenge
perception and evoke emotions. His approach involves photo manipulation and compositing
techniques, allowing him to craft dreamlike scenarios that transcend reality.
Photography, for me, is not just about capturing a moment—it’s about crafting a vision, a narrative, a dialogue between light and shadow, reality and imagination. My work is deeply rooted in fine art minimalism and surrealism, where simplicity serves as a powerful tool for complex storytelling. Each image I create is a meticulously constructed scene, blending
multiple elements into a single frame to evoke emotions, provoke thought, and challenge perception.
I am particularly drawn to the interaction between form, space, and contrast. My black-andwhite compositions emphasize stark contrasts, negative space, and precise compositions, allowing the viewer to engage with the image on a deeper, more introspective level.
As a recipient of the UAE Golden Visa, I am committed to contributing to the contemporary
art scene by continually pushing the boundaries of fine art photography.
At its core, my photography is an invitation to step into a world where simplicity is profound, where absence speaks louder than presence, and where imagination has no limits.
BIFA Photography Awards 2024 Exhibition, Budapest, Hungary
Pannonia Reflection 2023 Exhibition, Lendava, Slovenia
Orhan Holding Photography Awards 2023, Bursa, Turkey
Urban Photography Awards 2023 Exhibition, Trieste, Italy
Urban Photography Awards 2022 Exhibition, Trieste, Italy
Photoclub Bardat 2022 Competition Exhibition, Slovakia
Güler Ertan Photography Awards 2023 Exhibition, Istanbul, Turkey
Siena Creative Awards 2022 Exhibition, Siena, Italy
Chelsea International Photography Competition 2022, New York, USA
Pannonia Reflection 2021 Exhibition, Lendava, Slovenia
1st Place – Motif Collective Photography Awards 2023 (USA)
1st Place – Paris International Street Photo Awards 2023 (France)
1st Place – Paris International Street Photo Awards 2022 (France)
1st Place – Budapest International Photography Awards 2024 (BIFA)
1st Place – Germany Best Photography Awards 2023 (BPA 2023)
Rank 1– Top 10 Mobile Photographers – OneEyeland Photography Competition 2023 (India)
Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals – Tokyo International Photography Awards 2024 (TIFA)
Jury’s Choice Award – International Photography Refocus Awards 2023 (USA)
Top 100 Global Photographer – WPE World Cup of Photography (2022, 2023, 2024)
Best Photographer & Best Photo – 35Awards Competition 2022/2023 (Russia)
Top 50 Finalist – Xiaomi Mobile Photography Competition 2023 (China)
Rank 5 – Top 10 Street Photography Awards 2023 – OneEyeland (India)
2nd & 3rd Place – Urban Photography Awards 2022/2023 (Italy)
2nd Place – Siena Creative Awards 2022 (Italy)
Article on International Photography Festivals – Published on Creative Genes (India, 2024)
Featured Artist in Art Market Magazine #99 (2023)
Published Works in International Magazine Soul of Street #43, Germany, 2022 (2022)
International Magazine Articulate #32, Denmark (2023)
Interview in Lens Magazine #80 (2024)