Mariam Nihal

Saudi Gazette

 

Iranian photographer Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji, started his journey four years ago.



But Ganji is not just any ordinary man trying to make it with a camera and good editing skills.



No, it really takes more than that. He found a niche. Ganji has the eye for detail and passion that drives him to remnants of the past even though he is just 24 years old.



His larger-than-life pictures are usually taken inside mosques and around ancient remains that speak volumes about history.



“I was born in Tehran but now live in Babol, Mazandaran, which is located in northern Iran.



I study physics at the University of Mazandaran. But besides my studies, I take photos, an activity, which has become more serious through recent years.



Currently, I spend a long time on traveling, taking photos and editing them,” Ganji told Saudi Gazette.



“I was first inspired by interior images of the Egyptian pyramids, so I became interested in photographing historical locations as well as ancient and symbolic architecture.



The photos had aesthetically documented those historical sites, which amazed and inspired me.



Then came a point when I wondered if I could take similar pictures of historical sites.



Thereafter, through my journey, I found mosques truly suitable for taking interior pictures.”



In 2014 he participated in three photography contests and one of them named “Vakil bath” got shortlisted on Sony world photography awards.



One of his pictures also won the best HDR panoramic image of the year in the Epson pano awards last year.



“I have published some of my images in photography magazines such as National geographic Spain, Digital photo magazine and various other art and photography magazines.



My photo series named ‘old and colorful mosques’ got published on many news networks and magazines including CNN, Yahoo, BBC, Daily mail, Spiegel, N24, ABC and more.



My biggest achievement is that my photos are seen around the world and this makes me happy.”



Ganji’s works were recently displayed at Sharjah art museum. “My plan is to continue my work as long as I can; I even plan to take photos from historical places and symbols in other countries.



I would also like producing a rather thorough collection. I would like to see more creativity, I would like the youth to go and find their talents and aptitude and then try to use it the best they can.



If this happens the future will be very good inshallah. My dream is that, one day, with the help of the art, people of the world can come closer.



I believe art can bring peace. Art needs more attention.” His favorite photographers include his Egyptian friend Mohammed Attef Ismail and internationally acclaimed lens-man Jeffrey Martin.



His favorite experience was photographing a mosque in Shiraz, called Nasir al-mulk.



“It is a very beautiful place and I enjoyed photographing it.” “Nasir al-mulk mosque” also won an award on Kolor panobook.



Ganji inspired by symmetry, colors, patterns and infinity while shooting. “I try to be an artist and then a photographer.



I try to use my own creativity and new techniques to improve my work.”



Website. http://Gravity.ir