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Education
Skills
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Publications experience
Exhibition experience
Photo Contest Arbitrations
Appreciation letters
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Medusa Iro

Medusa Iro

DOP, Photographer And Videographer
Cape Town

Summary

Results-driven studio management with a forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. A demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. With expertise in photography, videography, and director of photography, the visual strategy and execution of the company's campaigns and projects are led effectively, collaborating with the company's marketing and communications teams to plan and execute visually compelling images and videos that accurately and fairly represent the company's operations and products. The ability to think creatively and anticipate the needs of the company, as well as proficiency in managing a team, budget, and schedule, enables the execution of projects that meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
50
50
Certificates
2
2
Languages

Work History

CEO

Honar Studio
Isfahan
05.2019 - 10.2022
  • As CEO of photography and videography company, primary responsibility was to provide comprehensive management and direction for organization. This included setting strategic goals and objectives, developing and executing business plans, monitoring financial performance, and leading and motivating team. Additionally, played key role in establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, partners, and other stakeholders. Also stayed abreast of industry trends and ensured products and services met needs and expectations of customers. Managed team of photographers and videographers, coordinating shoots and ensuring client satisfaction. Ensured company utilized latest equipment and technology to produce high-quality images and videos. Monitored and implemented photography and imaging projects, and implemented quality control measures to ensure final product met clients' standards and expectations. In summary, as top executive, primary objective was to ensure success and growth of company.

Photography Teacher

ACECR of Isfahan
Isfahan
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • As highly experienced photography instructor, responsible for teaching students of all skill levels intricacies of art and science of photography. Extensive background in field allowed me to provide students with comprehensive understanding of technical and creative aspects of medium. Utilized combination of lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and one-on-one instruction to ensure each student fully grasped material. Well-versed in latest technology and trends in photography and consistently incorporated new techniques and methods into curriculum to keep students at forefront of industry. Passionate and dedicated educator, committed to providing students with tools and knowledge they needed to excel in field. Responsibilities include:
  • Developing and delivering comprehensive curriculum that covers technical and creative aspects of photography
  • Assessing student progress and providing feedback to help them improve
  • Guiding students in developing their own personal style and creativity
  • Staying current with advancements and trends in photography
  • Encouraging experimentation with new techniques and methods
  • Organizing field trips and other out-of-class activities to provide hands-on experience in various settings
  • Assisting students in preparing for portfolio reviews and final projects
  • Offering ongoing support and guidance to help students achieve career goals in photography.
  • Goal is to provide educational experience that is both challenging and rewarding, and to help students become highly skilled and successful photographers.

Photo Journalist

Shargh Newspaper
Isfahan
06.2015 - 04.2019
  • As Photo Journalist, main responsibilities include:
  • Capturing and telling stories of people and events through photographs.
  • Working independently and in team, meeting tight deadlines, and producing high-quality, visually compelling images that accurately and fairly represent subjects.
  • Thinking creatively, anticipating needs of clients, and working in variety of settings and under wide range of conditions.
  • Additional responsibilities include:
  • Researching and planning coverage of events and stories.
  • Taking photographs of people and events in variety of settings.
  • Selecting and editing photographs to be used in publications or online.
  • Capturing and editing video footage as needed.
  • Writing captions and headlines for photographs.
  • Communicating with editors and clients to ensure their needs were met.
  • Staying current with latest trends and techniques in photojournalism.
  • Working with team of journalists to produce multimedia packages.
  • Covering breaking news and other fast-paced events.
  • Traveling to cover stories in different locations.
  • Skilled in use of digital cameras and editing software, as well as traditional film photography techniques.
  • Able to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and produce high-quality images under pressure.
  • Able to produce images that are not only technically correct but also visually compelling, and that accurately and fairly represent subjects.

Director of Photography

Pershia tannin
Isfahan
04.2013 - 04.2019
  • Lead visual style and technical aspects of film/video production.
  • Collaborate with director and production team to strategize and execute visual elements of project.
  • Possess strong understanding of technical aspects of cinematography including:
  • Camera operation
  • Lighting
  • Color grading
  • Have keen eye for composition and ability to craft visually compelling images.
  • Responsibilities include:
  • Plan visual elements of production
  • Direct and implement camera shots and movements
  • Manage camera crew and members of camera department
  • Set up and light scenes
  • Select camera equipment and lenses
  • Supervise color grading process
  • Keep current with latest trends and techniques in cinematography
  • Manage budget and schedule for camera department
  • Coordinate with other departments such as sound, lighting and special effects
  • Ensure final product meets artistic and technical standards
  • Possess strong knowledge of technical aspects of cinematography and ability to work with wide range of camera equipment, create visually compelling images and work efficiently in team environment, manage budget and schedule for camera department, stay on schedule while maintaining artistic and technical standards of production.

Content Creator

(My) Photography Studio Self-employed
Isfahan
07.2013 - 03.2019

As a content creator, I was responsible for creating a wide range of visual content for different platforms and purposes. I had to be able to work independently and in a team to produce high-quality, visually compelling images, videos, and graphic designs that met the needs of my clients. I had to be able to think creatively, anticipate the needs of my clients and be able to work in a variety of settings and under a wide range of conditions.

My responsibilities included:

  • Researching and planning content
  • Creating and editing photographs, videos, and graphic designs
  • Selecting and editing visual elements to be used in publications or online
  • Capturing and editing video footage using professional equipment and techniques such as lighting, sound recording and color grading
  • Writing captions and headlines for photographs and videos
  • Communicating with clients to ensure that their needs were met
  • Staying current with latest trends and techniques in visual content creation
  • Working with team of creators to produce multimedia packages
  • Meeting tight deadlines
  • Traveling to capture content in different locations

I had a skill set that included proficiency in digital cameras and editing software, as well as traditional photography and videography techniques. I had the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and to produce high-quality visual content under pressure. I had the ability to produce images and videos that were not only technically correct but also visually compelling, and that accurately and fairly represented the subjects. I was also familiar with various video editing software and had experience in creating videos for different platforms and purposes like social media, commercials, corporate videos, and more.

Art Teacher

Applied science and technology university
Isfahan
02.2018 - 01.2019

As a highly experienced and skilled photography instructor at a university, I was responsible for teaching students the technical and creative aspects of photography. I utilized a combination of lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and one-on-one instruction to ensure that each student fully grasped the material. I also stayed current with the latest technology and trends in photography, incorporating new techniques and methods into my curriculum to keep my students at the forefront of the industry. My responsibilities included:

  • Developing and delivering comprehensive curriculum that covered technical and creative aspects of photography
  • Assessing student progress and providing detailed feedback to help them improve
  • Guiding students in developing their own personal style and creativity
  • Staying current with latest advancements and trends in photography
  • Encouraging experimentation with new techniques and methods
  • Organizing field trips and other out-of-class activities to provide students with hands-on experience in various settings
  • Assisting students in preparing for portfolio reviews and final projects
  • Offering ongoing support and guidance to help students achieve their career goals in photography.
  • Collaborating with other departments in the university to provide comprehensive education for the students
  • Creating syllabus and lesson plan that follows university curriculum
  • Assessing and grading students final projects or exams.

My goal was to provide an educational experience that was both challenging and rewarding, and to help my students to become highly skilled and successful photographers.

Industrial Photographer

Bargh Ara Engineering co.
Isfahan
06.2015 - 08.2018
  • As an experienced industrial and documentary photographer for a high-level steel corporation, I was responsible for:
  • Capturing and showcasing the company's operations, products, and processes
  • Creating visual narratives that effectively communicated the company's message, values, and achievements
  • I had to be able to:
  • Work independently and in a team
  • Meet tight deadlines
  • Produce high-quality, visually compelling images that accurately and fairly represented the company's operations
  • Think creatively, anticipate the needs of the company, and work in a variety of settings and under a wide range of conditions
  • My responsibilities included:
  • Researching and planning coverage of the company's operations and key projects
  • Taking photographs and capturing video footage of the company's products, facilities, and processes in a variety of settings
  • Selecting and editing photographs and videos to be used in publications, reports, or online
  • Creating visual narratives that effectively communicated the company's message, values, and achievements
  • Writing captions and headlines for photographs and videos
  • Communicating with internal stakeholders to ensure that their needs were met
  • Staying current with the latest trends and techniques in industrial and documentary photography
  • Working with a team of creatives to produce multimedia packages
  • Covering breaking news and other fast-paced events related to the company's operations
  • Traveling to cover stories in different locations
  • Creating a visual archive of company's operations and products
  • Ensuring that the final product met the artistic and technical standards of the company
  • My skill set included:
  • Proficiency in digital cameras and editing software, as well as traditional photography techniques
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and produce high-quality images under pressure
  • The ability to produce images and videos that were not only technically correct but also visually compelling, and that accurately and fairly represented the company's operations, products and values.

Director of Photography

Mobarakeh steel company
Isfahan
09.2012 - 04.2017
  • Highly experienced Director of Photography for high-level steel corporation responsible for leading visual strategy and execution of company's campaigns and projects. Collaborated with marketing and communications teams to plan and execute visually compelling images and videos that accurately and fairly represented company's operations and products. Expertise in technical aspects of cinematography including camera operation, lighting, and color grading allowed for creation of visually stunning images that effectively communicated company's message and values. Ability to think creatively and anticipate company's needs, proficiency in managing team, budget, and schedule enabled execution of projects that met highest standards of quality and efficiency. Stayed current with latest trends and techniques in cinematography, created visual archive of company's operations and products. Responsibility also included traveling to different locations to capture company's operations and products, communicating with internal stakeholders to ensure their needs were met.

Education

Master of Arts - Cultural And Media Studies

Islamic Azad University Of Shahinshahr
Shahin-shahr Branch, Isfahan, Iran
09.2017 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations-Media

Culture And Art No.1
Isfahan,Iran
02.2015 - 07.2016

Associate of Arts - Professional Public Relations

Culture And Art No.1
Isfahan, Iran
01.2013 - 02.2015

High School Diploma -

Vocational School of Art
Isfahan, Iran
09.2010 - 10.2012

Skills

    Photography proficient

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Software

ICDL

Photoshop

Lightroom

Primier

Powerpoint

Word

Certification

Safety and firefighting

Publications experience

2015

Geographical and cartographic institute

Iran national Atlas of Steel industries

Tehran, Iran

Industrial photography of Iran steel industries

2014

AKS Scientific

Cultural, Artistic and informative journal

Tehran, Iran

Publication of Photo Collection of Conceptual photography

2014

AKS Scientific

Cultural, Artistic and informative journal

Tehran, Iran

Translation of Street photography article from English to Persian

Exhibition experience

1- Name of institution : Gozaar gallery

Certificate : Yes

City and country : Isfahan-Iran

Name of collection : The earth

Type of collection : Conceptual art

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2- Name of institution : Art people Gallery

www.artpeoplegallery.com

Certificate : NA

City and country : San Francisco, USA

Name of collection : Crows are not hunt

Type of collection : Conceptual art

3- Name of institution : Mobarakeh steel company

Certificate : NA

City and country : Isfahan, Iran

Name of collection : From stone to color

Type of collection : Industrial Art

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4- Name of institution : Mobarakeh steel company

Certificate : NA

City and country : Isfahan, Iran

Name of collection : Human resource health

Type of collection : Sport and Social

Photo Contest Arbitrations

      

Name of Contest

 

1- Marriage, Divorce &   Healthy Society

2- Conceptual Photography

3- Snooker

Appreciation letters

 

1- Receiving a badge of work and Effort in a photographer’s job 2012

2- Receiving a badge of work and Effort in a photographer’s job 2014

3- Appreciation as a Photographer Artist 2014

4- Appreciated as the festival's selected photo 2012

5- International Khayyam Photo contest 2021

Personal history summary

Date: 2019-2022

Running New startup (photography and videography studio) - Honar studio.


Date: 2018-2022

Teaching photography and cinematography skills.

1- Isfahan jihad university

2- Zarrin-shahr university of applied sciences


Date: 2013-2019

Industrial, commercial, social, sport and news photography and videography.

1- Persia tannin, advertisements co.

2- Shargh newspaper.

3- Bargh Ara Company.

4- Ministry of Industry, mine and trade (Mobarakeh steel company, PR.


Date: 2010-2019

1- Studying in university and High School

1- Islamic Azad university

2- University of applied sciences

Additional Information

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Medusa IroDOP, Photographer And Videographer