Naghmeh Jahani is a distinguished Iranian photographer and artist with a Master's degree in Photography from the University of Art, Tehran, where she was recognized as a top student. Her artistic journey includes participating in numerous group exhibitions and hosting two solo exhibitions, showcasing her expertise in manipulated photography, video art, and 3D mapping. Naghmeh's innovative work, often centered on self-portraits and the themes of dreams, seeks to bring her inner visions into the reality of the world. Her creations are deeply influenced by the psychological theories of Freud and Jung, as well as symbolism. She has received three prestigious awards, including an art residency in Paris through the Afa Annual Awards. In addition to her artistic pursuits, she has specialized in architectural photography for advertising, capturing the essence of architectural designs with a keen eye for detail. Her passion for photography extends to teaching, where she has developed and delivered comprehensive courses at universities and institutes, inspiring the next generation of photographers.

• Education

M.A

Sep. 2013 - Feb. 2015
Photography, University of Art, Tehran, Iran.

B.A

Feb. 2008 - Feb. 2012
Photography, University of Art, Tehran, Iran.

• Exhibitions

Solo Exhibitions

Aug 2016 —— “A Moment of My Own”, Twenty Six Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran.

May. 2013 —— “The Unseen Darkness”, Shokouh Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran.

Group Exhibitions

May 2024 —— “NFT Group Exhibition”, M7, Art Center, Doha, Qatar.

Apr. 2024 —— “Online NFT Show”, KREATE.ART.

Dec. 2017 —— “TADAEX”, Mohsen Gallery, Tehran.

Oct. 2017 —— “Retro Art 1”, Retro Studio, Tehran.

Sep. 2017 —— “Hole”, Group Exhibition, Fereshteh Gallery, Tehran.

Sep. 2014 —— Third Annual Portraiture Festival”, Shirin Art Gallery, Tehran.

Mar. 2013 —— Second Annual Portraiture Festival”, Sadrang Gallery, Tehran.

Feb. 2011 —— Portrait, University of Art Gallery, Tehran.

Nov. 2011 —— Young Artists, Day Gallery, Tehran.

Aug. 2011 —— Private group Exhibition, Homa Art Gallery, Tehran.

Jul. 2010 —— Architecture Photography, University of Art Gallery, Tehran.

Feb. 2009 —— Color Photography, University of Art Gallery, Tehran.

Jul. 2009 —— Fashion Photography, Laleh Gallery, Tehran.

• Awards

AFA Digital Arts Annual Residency Awards
Winner

May 2024
Paris, France

Third Annual Portraiture Festival, Shirin Art Gallery
Finalist

Sep. 2014
Tehran, Iran

University of Art
Top Scholar

Feb. 2012
Tehran, Iran

• Memberships

SAFPEM (Middle East & Europe Specified Institute of Contemporary Arts)
Member

Since
May 2023

National Iranian Photographers Society
Member

Since
August 2024

• Teaching Experience

  • Portrait Photography Studio

    University of Art, Tehran, Iran

    Sep. 2022 - Feb. 2023

  • Portrait Photography

    “Akkasee.com”, Tehran, Iran

    Jun - Sep 2022

  • Product Photography Workshop with Sony Mobile Phones

    Sony Galaxy Workshops, Tehran, Iran

    May 2022

  • Basic Photography

    Private Course, Tehran, Iran

    Jul 2021 - Dec. 2021

  • Portrait Photography

    Iran Photographer House, Tehran, Iran

    Nov. 2019 - Apr. 2021

  • Photography Teacher

    Maedeh High School, Tehran, Iran

    Sep. 2018 - Jun. 2019

• Work Experience

Mar. 2020 - Present

Self-employed — Photography and Videography Project Manager, Art Director and Photographer
Tehran, Iran

  • Managing timelines and overall process for photography and videography projects.

  • Processing incoming photography and videography requests to estimate time and resources needed to complete the request.

  • Overseeing the strategy and requirements for each photography project and/or video needs

  • Collaborating with the videographer to ensure efficiently deployed; tracking projects to ensure on-time completion, making sure the team is set up for success.

  • Managing the feedback loop between videographers, clients, communication team, and/or social media team to drive for final approval of deliverables.

  • Scheduling and managing logistics for all in-studio and/or live event photo shoots.

  • Supervising preps, shooting, and editing photos across multiple projects.

  • Worked with 20+ clients from small businesses and private clients to famous companies such as Reynaers Alumimum, Arya Coupling, Parmin Saanat Pouya, and Befoys.

Sep. 2020 - Mar. 2021

Co-Owner, Ayen.style
Tehran, Iran

  • Managed timelines and overall processes for dress design and photography

  • Managed social media marketing

  • Managed prepping, shooting, and editing photos

  • Communicated with tailors and clients

Sep. 2018 - Feb. 2020

Advertising Photographer, Deep Studio
Tehran, Iran

  • Worked as the main photographer on the team

  • Collaborated with the creative team in photoshoot plannings.

  • Selected, set up and adjusted cameras, lighting and background accessories for photoshoots.

  • Shot digital photography in studio and on location.

  • Utilized Photoshop and other image processing software to edit and retouch digital photos.

  • Worked as Assistant Director in several video productions.

  • Photographed international hotels such as: Kempinski Hotel (Muscat), City Season Hotel (Muscat), Espinas Hotels and Resorts (Iran).