Ali Zolghadri is a digital photographer hailing from Tehran, Iran. Possessing an elegant minimalistic aesthetic, Zolghadri’s images rest on the principle of simplicity. Drawing inspiration from his local surroundings, he seeks to express beautiful human moments that reveal Tehran’s many faces. Each picture tells a story about the city, which betrays an inherent desire for calmness beyond the daily turmoil. Zolghadri views his environment as a result of his thoughts running in circles, taking concrete form as subjects inhabiting the urban space.

Zolghadri is the recipient of more than 38 international awards and 25 photography medals from various countries and was published in prestigious photography publications.