Kourosh Sotoodeh
Taking portraits of my family and friends was the first step in my photography. I haven’t stopped ever since.
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Surf • 14 artworks
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The images speak of happy summer days and bring back the views, smells and sounds of crashing waves.[...]
The images speak of happy summer days and bring back the views, smells and sounds of crashing waves. Some of the photographs appear even abstract in nature as they show us the sea from high above, a viewpoint we rarely get. The water’s patterns and ever-changing colors unroll before us – there’s a mysterious world under them, one filled with dangerous currents and strange creatures.
Surfers experience elusive moments of beauty where humans and nature become one. The dance that exists between them and the waves is a testament to the potential for exhilarating experiences that exist around us.
Surfers experience elusive moments of beauty where humans and nature become one. The dance that exists between them and the waves is a testament to the potential for exhilarating experiences that exist around us.
Moments • 13 artworks
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Photographer Kourosh Sotoodeh celebrates female beauty in his work.
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The artist is officially represented by a gallery
The artist is officially represented by a gallery
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The artist has been published in the media, radio or TV press
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The artist studied the arts through his academic studies
The artist studied the arts through his academic studies
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The artist's works have been noticed by the editorial staff
Professional Artist
Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
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The artist is recently available on the Artmajeur online gallery
Biography
Originally from Iran, Kourosh Sotoodeh left his home country when he realized he would never be able to work as a photographer and express himself as an artist in the Islamic Republic.
He made a name for himself in New York and Los Angeles, where he works for fashion and cosmetic clients and magazines and on personal projects. He shoots for several well-known commercial clients and prestigious fashion magazines, among them Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle…
His education in art and design shapes his approach to his subjects. Both his photography and video work capture beautiful moments using a strong and minimalist aesthetic.
In recent years, he started to focus on his more personal work, exploring various topics, from intimate portraits to drone photography, as with his almost abstract series on surfers and the sea.
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UNITED STATES
- Date of birth : unknown date
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Meet photographer Kourosh Sotoodeh
Kourosh Sotoodeh had to leave his home country to pursue his photography passion. The road has not always been easy but the journey took him far and is still ongoing!
Originally from Iran, Kourosh Sotoodeh studied Industrial Design and Cinema before focusing on photography. He fell in love with the medium while photographing his friends and family. From there he started experimenting and building his portfolio, although his work was limited by the fundamentalist laws ruling over Iranians’ lives.
Koourosh eventually left his home country when it became clear he would never be able to work as a photographer and express himself as an artist in the Islamic Republic. Although there might not have been laws forbidding fashion photography per se, taking photographs of people (and of people of the opposite sex) falls in a grey area and is left to subjective interpretations.
There have been crackdowns on the Iranian creative class over the years. What is permitted one day is not the next day, the rules are unspoken and ever-changing – an impossible situation for any artist to live and function in!
Since then Kourosh Sotoodeh has made a name for himself in New York and Los Angeles, where he works on both editorial & commercial assignments for fashion and cosmetic clients.
Being a foreigner in the US myself (I’m originally from Paris), I know firsthand how difficult emigrating can be. You are confronted with a new language, culture, and social code. You’re the new kid on the block, with no support or friends. Everything needs to be built from scratch – it’s no easy feat! Succeeding then is a testament to your talent and hard work (and just enough luck to make it all work!).
I’ve always been a firm believer that it’s important for photographers to work on personal projects throughout their careers. If you’re only shooting for jobs (even editorial ones), you’re never free – there are always expectations and requests you need to worry about.
Personal projects allow you to truly express yourself. Which can be daunting for some. It’s equivalent to the fear of the white page for a writer!
The images presented here stem from Kourosh's interest exploring new photographic genres and styles. I like the mix it creates.
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