I am a creative director and award-winning photographer with over 20 years of international experience spanning commercial photography, visual branding, architectural photography, fashion, and creative production. I founded Vazhar Advertising Agency to lead high-end visual campaigns, branding, and artistic direction, collaborating with international organizations and partners across cultural, educational, and commercial sectors. I’m passionate about integrating emerging technologies, including AI and immersive media, to push the boundaries of contemporary visual storytelling. I thrive on mentoring emerging talent, developing end-to-end creative strategies, and delivering premium visual assets that elevate luxury brands, cultural institutions, and experiential campaigns. I enjoy exploring new workflows and tools to keep storytelling vibrant, relevant, and deeply human while embracing innovations that amplify impact.

Kaveh Arabbeigi

I am a creative director and award-winning photographer with over 20 years of international experience spanning commercial photography, visual branding, architectural photography, fashion, and creative production. I founded Vazhar Advertising Agency to lead high-end visual campaigns, branding, and artistic direction, collaborating with international organizations and partners across cultural, educational, and commercial sectors. I’m passionate about integrating emerging technologies, including AI and immersive media, to push the boundaries of contemporary visual storytelling. I thrive on mentoring emerging talent, developing end-to-end creative strategies, and delivering premium visual assets that elevate luxury brands, cultural institutions, and experiential campaigns. I enjoy exploring new workflows and tools to keep storytelling vibrant, relevant, and deeply human while embracing innovations that amplify impact.

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I am a creative director and award-winning photographer with over 20 years of international experience spanning commercial photography, visual branding, architectural photography, fashion, and creative production. I founded Vazhar Advertising Agency to lead high-end visual campaigns, branding, and artistic direction, collaborating with international organizations and partners across cultural, educational, and commercial sectors. I’m passionate about integrating emerging technologies, including AI and immersive media, to push the boundaries of contemporary visual storytelling.

I thrive on mentoring emerging talent, developing end-to-end creative strategies, and delivering premium visual assets that elevate luxury brands, cultural institutions, and experiential campaigns. I enjoy exploring new workflows and tools to keep storytelling vibrant, relevant, and deeply human while embracing innovations that amplify impact.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Vazhar Advertising Agency
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2025
Founded and led a multidisciplinary creative agency specializing in commercial photography, visual branding, exhibit design, graphic design, and advertising campaigns. Directed high-end visual productions for cultural, educational, and commercial clients; collaborated with international organizations including the Italian Embassy; developed end-to-end creative processes; integrated AI-driven workflows and immersive media.
Freelance Commercial Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver premium visual assets for high-end hospitality and Luxe projects; lead collaborations with premium studios; provide art direction and creative production; develop end-to-end projects from concept to post-production; leverage AI-driven workflows for immersive visuals.
Lecturer & Photography Educator at Azad University; Isfahan Culture and Art University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2024
Delivered university-level courses in photography, lighting, composition, and visual storytelling; mentored students and led more than 11 professional workshops focusing on commercial and documentary photography practices.
Art Curator (Independent Projects) at Independent Projects / Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Curated contemporary photography exhibitions, organized exhibition concepts, artist coordination, and audience engagement strategies.
Project Lead / Exhibition Coordination at Dubai Future Foundation – One Million Prompters
January 1, 2025 - Present
Contributed to a Dubai Future Foundation initiative focused on AI-driven storytelling and immersive media, coordinating visuals and curatorial directions for the project.

Education

Master’s Degree in Photography at Soore University of Arts, Tehran
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Photojournalism at Isfahan Culture and Art University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Associate’s Degree in Graphic Arts at Shahid Beheshti University, Karaj
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Jury Member for national and international photography competitions and exhibitions
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Hours Project International Documentary Photography Exhibition – Tehran
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
10th Photo Walk Event – Isfahan
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Regional photo events & competitions organizer
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services