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KOUROSH SOTOODEH 

“Moments”

A woman with purple tentacles-like hair hanging in a reading nook corner
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Medusa, II
Nude woman seen from above, bathing in a natural spring
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Carmina
Female fashion model seen in profile, dressed in a tight black leather top and shorts
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Ally
A pink rose hides a woman's sex
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Flower, I
Close-up of a woman's mouth with red lipstick, holding a precious gem between her teeth
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Lana, II
A woman in a short dress
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: The White Dress
A red rose hides a woman's sex
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Flower, II
Portrait of a woman, topless, with wild hair, looking straight in the camera
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Natalya
Female model standing against a wall
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Untitled, I
Female model looks a us as she's standing against a wall
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Untitled, II
Female model wearing a bright red sweater and a bright Dior beret
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Red, I
Woman wearing a bright red sweater and scarf, looking straight at the camera
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Red, II
Nude woman floating in a salt lake
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Salt Lake, I
A woman with her eyes closed and a small smile on her face
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Dreaming
Woman dressed in Indigenous dress, standing on a rock in a desert
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: American West, I
Nude woman floating in a salt lake
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Salt Lake, II
Woman drapped in a long red fabric, standing in a desert
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: American West, III
Nude woman floating in a salt lake
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Salt Lake, III
Nude woman sitting on a bench, seen from the back
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Back, II
Woman wearing bright liptstick, hiding her face so only her open mouth is showing
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Lana, I
Close-up of a woman's tights in fishnet stocking
KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Fishnet
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ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Taking portraits of my family and friends was the first step in my photography. I haven’t stopped ever since.

 

WHY I LOVE THIS PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES, by Aurélie

I’ve known Kourosh Sotoodeh for a few years and always admired his work. It has been interesting to witness his recent move toward more personal series.

I’ve always been a firm believer that it’s important for photographers to work on personal projects throughout their careers. If you’re only shooting for jobs (even editorial ones), you’re never free – there are always expectations and requests you need to worry about. Personal projects allow you to truly express yourself. Which can be daunting for some. It’s the fear of the white page for a writer!

I titled his exhibit “Moments” as the images presented here are a mix of past and present works, editorial images and personal projects. They are all very different – from hyper glamourous beauty shots to views of a starry sky, but they all spoke to me.

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Kourosh Sotoodeh is a Photographer and Director who lives and works in Los Angeles and New York City. Originally from Iran, he studied Industrial Design and Cinema before focusing on photography.

He shoots for several well-known commercial clients and prestigious fashion magazines, among them Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle…

His education in art and design shapes his approach to his subjects. Both his photography and video work capture beautiful moments using a strong and minimalist aesthetic.

Discover “Surf” his aerial photo series here.

Portrait of Kourosh Sotoodeh on set