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by Nima Taradji08-Oct-2009
I am an Iranian-born American photographer/attorney. I began to take pictures at the age of 11 when my father, a journalist, gave me my first camera, immediately making anyone and anything fair game for my lens. When I immigrated to the United States, in 1980, I was supposed to study the sciences. But that was not to be. After graduating from college, I moved to Los Angeles where I began a career in commercial photography, shooting music and art celebrities and models. My works have appeared in various publications, including Interview Magazine. In 1995, I placed my career in commercial photography on hold, moved to Chicago, went to law school, and opened up my private law firm in 2001. I was the co-founder of Hello Artichoke, a Los Angeles-based cooperative art gallery. I am also a co-founder of Margin Gallery, a Chicago-based cooperative art gallery. My work was exhibited at Margin Gallery’s Group Show in Chicago, during October, 2007. My works have most recently been exhibited in the Artist Project -- a juried exhibition of emerging and established artists worldwide >>> art gallery & collective
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We don't care what "others" think or do, we'll respond in kind.
by Anonymouse on Tue Oct 13, 2009 06:48 AM PDTEverything is sacred.
haha sorry for bringing mother's into an Iranian forum
by papari on Mon Oct 12, 2009 07:28 PM PDTI should have known better...
I think I got upset because Iranians as a whole tend to be very critical of eachother's work...regardless of the medium...I want to see more compassion and support for eachother's differences. If we cant do that amongst ourselves how can we expect other's to?
So you 'just' registered to "say" don't "say" anything?
by Anonymouse on Mon Oct 12, 2009 07:27 AM PDTEverything is sacred.
Papari khanoom...
by Reza-Rio de Janeiro on Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:52 PM PDTFreedom of speech sister! That is what this comment section is for...
Obviously you didn't read my comment properly! I never claimed I was better , in fact I praised Nima for his passion/talent and sharing it with us... Moreover, I wont exhibit my work here as I am not in a competition with any one and more importantly for personal and privacy reasons...
Take it easy and please let's keep our mothers out of this... :0)
Cheers.
Reza, Kombizz & Anonymouse
by papari on Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:29 PM PDTReza, Kombizz & Anonymouse I dont think this post was put up so that you guys can critisize Nima's work...he never asked for an opinion nor did he say he was the best around...it is simply a representation of his work and unless you are out to hire him your opinions are out of place...Art is subjective, you may not love his work but no reason to go on an on about how he could imporve it...if you can do better please put it up for us to see. Did your mother's ever teach you that if you have nothing nice to say just dont say it. Nima your work is great, good luck!
What are you guys
by jamh on Fri Oct 09, 2009 08:56 PM PDTWhat are you guys complaining about? That first photo alone is worth the price of admission!
Good photos, Debatable subjects and models!
by Reza-Rio de Janeiro on Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:56 PM PDTCompliment you for your passion and efforts as a photographer, however with all due respect, unless these models actually paid you to shoot them and except few of them, the rest do not really deserve your work and do not inspire any critical viewer in my opinion!
Note: Please do not take my comment here as a personal criticism or disrespect, as I do not claim to be a better photographer/artist and do respect your work and efforts.
Thanks for sharing your nice work and good Luck on your passion of photography and day job as well.
You just need a better camera. Are these even digital? 400 ISO?
by Anonymouse on Fri Oct 09, 2009 07:03 AM PDTEverything is sacred.
Needs to define your specialization in photography
by kombizz on Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:07 AM PDTNima, Give up your day job
by Sid Sarshar on Thu Oct 08, 2009 09:15 PM PDTEnjoyed the pictures. My favorites are the candy shop series at the end of the essay, but I liked all of them.
Thanks for sending them in.
Attractive
by Jahanshah Javid on Thu Oct 08, 2009 07:23 PM PDTYour photographs attract full attention, not just because of the beautiful models. Your studio work as well as people/life shots are rich and graceful.
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by Red Wine on Thu Oct 08, 2009 05:58 PM PDTI liked your photos ... deep feeling and warm faces . Nice to meet you and thank you .