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An Exclusive Interview with Moslem Azimi

📅 May 22, 2022 • ⏱️ 4 min read • Official Laureate Dialogue
✦ Exclusive Interview Dialogue • Light & Composition

In this “Exclusive Interview” section, today we have the opportunity to talk with Moslem Azimi, as one of their photographs won the Photo of the Month – April 2022, 2nd Place.

Through this remarkable win and by sharing their artistic journey in this exclusive interview, Moslem became an official candidate to be ranked among the prestigious World’s Top 100 Photographers list.

Let’s discover more about Moslem Azimi, and their creative journey, philosophical insights, and passion for the art of photography in the following interview:

Moslem Azimi is a self-taught photographer of Kurdish origin currently based in Melbourne, Australia. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in English Translation, he channels his passion for his heritage into a dedicated pursuit of documenting Kurdish culture, traditions, and the nuances of daily life. His work has been featured in numerous national and international exhibitions, reflecting his commitment to preserving the authentic spirit of his people through the lens of his camera.

📍 Location Javanrud, Iran
📷 Camera Equipment Nikon D7200 with a Nikon AF-S 18-300mm F/3.5-5.6G ED DX VR Nikkor lens.
A Kurdish Man by Moslem Azimi 🔍 Click to Visit Award Page

A Kurdish Man by Moslem Azimi

Photo of the Month – April 2022, 2nd Place • Photograph by Moslem Azimi
🏆 Visit Winning Photograph Award Page →
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Light & Composition

Greetings from Light & Composition University,Moslem Azimi. How does it feel being selected as the winner of Photo of the Month, April 2022, 2nd Place?

Moslem Azimi • Laureate

I hope be a winner but it's not my only goal i love photography as an art and enjoy it

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Light & Composition

Your photograph “A Kurdish Man ” won the 2nd Place in the Photo of the Month –April 2022, is a wonderful Close-Up photograph, with artistic perspective, correct lighting, and very well presented. Overall, a great composition! Tell us more about your experience of taking this photograph.

Moslem Azimi • Laureate

It's very fentastic it is my pleasure to take an especial photograph

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Light & Composition

Besides this winning photograph, many people liked and voted for other photographs of yours in the Photo of the Day contest. Are you proud of your work and achievements?

Moslem Azimi • Laureate

Sure , when you make an art , it's makes you proud when be winner and so people like it and understand artistic concept of it

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Light & Composition

How do you see your journey to the world of photography so far?

Moslem Azimi • Laureate

I enjoyed all time because i love it

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Light & Composition

As we know, you are originally from Iran. Do you think the rich diverse cultural and artistic heritage of Iran portrayed a different essence to you?

Moslem Azimi • Laureate

I grow up in a place with old culture , and people protect it and have many things to show others . In actually i take photos with a background from our culture and living method .

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Light & Composition

Do you like a particular genre of photography and if so, why?

Moslem Azimi • Laureate

I like all genres and work in all of them because we can't limit photography to an especial genre

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Light & Composition

Have you ever exhibited your work? If so, then tell us about your first exhibiting experience.

Moslem Azimi • Laureate

Yeah many times , i was so excited and was nervous too because i was thinking about people's feedback

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Light & Composition

Are you involved with any photography organizations? How does this help you in your photography?

Moslem Azimi • Laureate

Yes I do . All of things about photography will help us to progress

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Light & Composition

One of the keys to any style of photography is visualization. Please tell us how you started this process and what you did afterwards.

Moslem Azimi • Laureate

It's depends on how you see the world

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Light & Composition

What advice would you give our readers who want to take part in the journey around the world with Photo of the Day?

Moslem Azimi • Laureate

Look at the camera viewfinder find what you like and add your knowledge of photography the others will like it to

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“Thank you, Moslem, for sharing your feelings, perspectives, and profound artistic journey with our global community.”

— The Editorial Board, Light & Composition University

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