I am Jahan Golestani, a multidisciplinary visual storyteller based in Kehl, Germany. I work as a freelance documentary photographer, photomontage artist, and independent graphic designer, creating street photography and documentary projects that travel from Strasbourg to Istanbul. I enjoy exploring everyday life and social narratives through images, graphics, and multimedia storytelling. My practice combines hands-on production with research-driven approaches. With experience across photography, design, and podcast content, I design, edit, and publish multimedia content for diverse clients and exhibitions while pursuing ongoing creative and scholarly projects.…

Jahan Golestani

I am Jahan Golestani, a multidisciplinary visual storyteller based in Kehl, Germany. I work as a freelance documentary photographer, photomontage artist, and independent graphic designer, creating street photography and documentary projects that travel from Strasbourg to Istanbul. I enjoy exploring everyday life and social narratives through images, graphics, and multimedia storytelling. My practice combines hands-on production with research-driven approaches. With experience across photography, design, and podcast content, I design, edit, and publish multimedia content for diverse clients and exhibitions while pursuing ongoing creative and scholarly projects.…

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I am Jahan Golestani, a multidisciplinary visual storyteller based in Kehl, Germany. I work as a freelance documentary photographer, photomontage artist, and independent graphic designer, creating street photography and documentary projects that travel from Strasbourg to Istanbul. I enjoy exploring everyday life and social narratives through images, graphics, and multimedia storytelling.

My practice combines hands-on production with research-driven approaches. With experience across photography, design, and podcast content, I design, edit, and publish multimedia content for diverse clients and exhibitions while pursuing ongoing creative and scholarly projects.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Persian
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Independent Graphic Designer | Layout Designer | Iconographer at Tekaneh Group, Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025
Designed and developed the Impulsegramme website; Created and published various infographics; Proofread a novel; Produced diverse creative content for various clients; Created, published, and promoted 11-episode narrative podcast (research, scriptwriting, recording, editing; cover design, promotional video, and social media content); Designed 100+ multimedia assets for social media using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition; Edited 900+ Persian articles; Edited 100+ photos weekly; Edited 5+ videos weekly; Managed website and social media.
Independent Graphic Designer | Layout Designer | Iconographer at Tekaneh Group
January 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025
Designed and developed the Impulsegramme website; created and published infographics; proofreading a novel; produced diverse creative content for clients; created, published, and promoted an 11-episode narrative podcast (research, scriptwriting, recording, editing; cover design, promotional video, social media content); designed 100+ multimedia assets for social media; edited 900+ Persian articles; edited 100+ photos weekly; edited 5+ videos weekly; managed website and social media.
Independent Graphic Designer | Layout Designer | Iconographer at Tekaneh Group
January 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025
Designed and developed the Impulsegramme website; Created and published various infographics; Proofread a novel; Produced diverse creative content for various clients; Created, published, and promoted 11-episode narrative podcast; Managed website and social media; Designed 100+ multimedia assets for social media; Edited 900+ Persian articles; Edited 100+ photos weekly; Edited 5+ videos weekly.
Freelance Photomontage Artist at Freelancer
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created a photomontage collection ready for exhibition. Designed a collection of postcards.
Freelance Photomontage Artist at Freelancer
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created photomontage collections ready for exhibition and designed a collection of postcards.
Freelance Photomontage Artist at Freelancer / Self-Employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created a photomontage collection ready for exhibition. Designed a collection of postcards.
Researcher at Grenoble INP-Pagora
January 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Researcher as PhD student
Researcher as PhD student at Grenoble INP-Pagora
January 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
PhD research position focusing on Biorefinery: chemistry and eco-processes with emphasis on pulp and paper.
Researcher as PhD student at Grenoble INP-Pagora
January 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Engaged in PhD research focused on biorefinery chemistry and eco-processes, with emphasis on pulp and paper.
Trainee as post master student at Grenoble INP-Pagora
January 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Trainee as post master student
Trainee as post master student at Grenoble INP-Pagora
January 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Trainee in Biorefinery program.
Trainee as post master student at Grenoble INP-Pagora
January 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Trainee in Biorefinery: Bioenergy, Bioproducts and Biomaterials.
Self-Taught photography at Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2015 - October 7, 2025
Pursued photography as self-directed study, developing portfolio and styles.
Freelance Documentary Photographer at Freelancer
January 1, 2007 - Present
Created two street photography collections ready for publication: Leave and Live the Street - Strasbourg; Leave and Live the Street - Istanbul. Developed a documentary photography collection (final stage of release): La Vie à Vélo à Strasbourg.
Freelance Documentary Photographer at Freelancer
January 1, 2007 - Present
Freelance documentary photographer focusing on street, reportage, and documentary projects. Created multiple photo series including 'Leave and Live the Street' (Strasbourg and Istanbul) and developed the documentary collection 'La Vie à Vélo à Strasbourg' (ongoing since 2021).
Freelance Documentary Photographer at Freelancer / Self-Employed
January 1, 2007 - Present
Created two street photography collections ready for publication: Leave and Live the Street - Strasbourg; Leave and Live the Street - Istanbul. Developed a documentary photography collection (final stage of release): La Vie à Vélo à Strasbourg.

Education

Self-Taught documentary photography at Strasbourg, France
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Self-Taught studio photography at Strasbourg, France
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
PhD in Biorefinery: chemistry and eco-processes at Grenoble INP-Pagora, Grenoble, France
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Postmaster in Biorefinery: Bioenergy, Bioproducts and Biomaterials at Grenoble INP-Pagora, Grenoble, France
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Self-Taught photography at Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2015
Master of Science Degree: Chemical Engineering - Biotechnology at Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Science Degree: Chemical Engineering - Food Science and Technology Engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005
Self-Taught documentary photography at Strasbourg, France
January 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Self-Taught studio photography at Strasbourg, France
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
PhD in Biorefinery: chemistry and eco-processes at Grenoble INP-Pagora
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Postmaster in Biorefinery: Bioenergy, Bioproducts and Biomaterials at Grenoble INP-Pagora
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Self-Taught photography at Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2015
Master of Science Degree: Chemical Engineering - Biotechnology at Tarbiat Modares University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Science Degree: Chemical Engineering - Food Science and Technology Engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005
Self-Taught documentary photography at Strasbourg, France
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Self-Taught studio photography at Strasbourg, France
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
PhD in Biorefinery: chemistry and eco-processes at Grenoble INP-Pagora
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Postmaster in Biorefinery: Bioenergy, Bioproducts and Biomaterials at Grenoble INP-Pagora
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Self-Taught photography at Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2015
Master of Science Degree: Chemical Engineering - Biotechnology at Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Science Degree: Chemical Engineering - Food Science and Technology Engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Winner, The City in Summer 2023 Photography Competition
January 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Arkema Trophy, Post-master thesis
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Best Photographer, Maktab-e-Tehran Photography Competition (Cinderella Theater)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Europe award, CEPI
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Arkema Trophy, Post-master thesis
January 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Best Photographer in the Maktab-e-Tehran Photography Competition for Cinderella Theater
January 1, 2013 - October 7, 2025
Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Europe Award (CEPI)
November 1, 2017 - October 7, 2025
The City in Summer 2023 Photography Competition
January 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other

Skills

Experience Level