Hojjat Hamidi, an Iranian firefighter, hus the pure momes of everyday life with his cellphone and created iimate and influeial images. Born in Ardabil, he began photography with mobile only four years ago; But soon, this art became a tool for narrative of life.
Alongside his job, Hamidi goes to the corners of cities and villages with a mobile camera, capturing people, animals and nature, full of emotion. His photos narrate the simple beauties that are often ignored in the bustle of life; From the lazy smiles to the coemplative silence and the momes between humans and nature, they live in his camera frame.
For Hamidi, photography is beyond image recording; She says:
Photography took me to places that I never imagined. In the momes of the happiness and sadness of the people, I shared and these experiences made me a better person.
Hamidi’s works prove that there is no need for expensive equipme to create art; Rather, the photographer’s look and feelings in the image determine the value of a photo. Despite the use of a mobile phone, he has been able to win various awards and to raise iernational admiration.
With his pictures, Hamidi shows the stories of the life of Iranian villages to the world and proves that beauty lies in simple momes. His artistic journey inspires many photographers who can portray the world around them with any tool.
