KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Surf

KOUROSH SOTOODEH

“Surf”

KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Surf, VI

KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Surf, VIII

Limited edition print of an aerial photography of a lone surfer next to a huge wave

KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Surf, I

Limited edition print of an abstract aerial photography of surf and waves breaking

KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Surf, XI

KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Surf, V

KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Surf, IX

Limited edition print of an aerial photography of a surfer, seen from high above

KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Surf, XIII

KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Surf, VII

Limited edition print of an aerial photography of two surfers, seen from high above

KOUROSH SOTOODEH: Surf, IV

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ARTIST’S STATEMENT

My journey began in Iran with a love for art, nature, and capturing human beauty through portraits, despite the restrictions on self-expression. Over time, this passion evolved into a pursuit of minimalism and storytelling, where I seek to balance simplicity with emotional depth.

My work honors nature and the human form, especially the female body, as a timeless piece of art—delicate, sculptural, and imbued with quiet strength.

WHY I LOVE THIS SURF 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 especially love his new work, “Surf” which he shot while living in Los Angeles. The images speak of happy summer days and bring back the views, smells and sounds of crashing waves. Some of the photographs appear even abstract in nature as they show us the sea from high above, a viewpoint we rarely get. The water’s patterns and ever-changing colors unroll before us – there’s a mysterious world under them, one filled with dangerous currents and strange creatures.

Surfers experience elusive moments of beauty where humans and nature become one. The dance that exists between them and the waves is a testament to the potential for exhilarating experiences that exist around us.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Kourosh Sotoodeh is a professional photographer based in New York City, renowned for his sophisticated approach to both fine art and fashion photography. Drawing from his background in industrial design and cinema, his work explores themes of beauty, form, intimacy, and nature. Both his photography and video work capture beautiful moments using a strong and minimalist aesthetic.

As a fashion and beauty photographer, Kourosh has collaborated with leading global brands such as Hermès, L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, and CK. His photography has graced the pages of prestigious publications including Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Marie Claire, and WWD.

Discover “Moments” his fine art photography series here.

ANDREI DUMAN

“From Above”

ANDREI DUMAN: Blue Cross

Andrei Duman's aerial photography of a desertic landscape

ANDREI DUMAN: Explosion

Andrei Duman's aerial photography of a landscape with strong leading lines

ANDREI DUMAN: Junction, I

Andrei Duman's aerial photography of an industrial landscape

ANDREI DUMAN: Leading Lines

Andrei Duman's aerial photography of a marsh

ANDREI DUMAN: Yellow Fork

ANDREI DUMAN: Lines, I

Andrei Duman's aerial photography of a river delta

ANDREI DUMAN: River Fingers, II

Andrei Duman's aerial photography of a pink-shrouded landscape

ANDREI DUMAN: Pink Dots, I

Andre Duman: River Fingers, I

Andrei Duman's aerial photography of a surreal landscape

ANDREI DUMAN: Blue Lines, II

ANDREI DUMAN: Jetty Out

Andrei Duman's aerial photography of a surreal industrial landscape

ANDREI DUMAN: Blue Lines, I

Andrei Duman's aerial photography of an orange lake, with a small house near it

ANDREI DUMAN: Orange Lake, I

Andrei Duman's aerial photography of a river

ANDREI DUMAN: Curve

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ARTIST’S STATEMENT

In the most basic terms, I click a button to capture a split second in time, especially during aerial photography trips.

In a more complex way, I am a highly detail-oriented and technical photographer with a fanatical approach to composition, color, execution and technique.

One of my favorite forms of photography is aerial photography as the environment is constantly changing. It is incredibly liberating to be in a plane or helicopter with the doors off, corkscrewing around your subject with all the G-forces and blood rushing to your head. You have to adapt quickly to changing conditions and become reactive to your settings and compositions.

These aerial images showcase the beauty of the world we live in, with strong colors and abstract lines. Shot on a Phase One camera, the world’s most expensive camera system, and on the highest pixel count available (151 megapixels), these images are best shown on large-scale prints to showcase the incredible details that were captured.

WHY I LOVE THIS AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES, by Aurélie

I love aerial photography’s abstract nature. At first glance (and even at the tenth one), you’re not sure what you’re looking at. It’s hard to decipher a landscape in these strange lines and surrealist (yet true) colors.

Coming closer you sometimes notice small details – a power line, a house – which give you a clue to what you’re looking at. But too often there’s nothing to cling to: most of the images remain mysterious, defying conventions and expectations of what a landscape should look like.

These photographs are striking, with an incredible level of detail. Some are also unsettling as they show the devastating effect pollution has on our environment. Human activity created these strange lines and surrealist colors…

Andrei’s aerial photography shows us beauty in unexpected places.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Andrei Duman was born in Romania and grew up in England where he became a professional tennis player. After retiring from the sport, he went on to work in banking before turning to photography. What started as a hobby and creative outlet has since become a full-fledged career, working for major advertising clients and traveling the world for inspiration.

Andrei Duman lives in Los Angeles with his wife Susan and their two cats, Foo and Smash. He is a Field Instructor and Ambassador for Phase One Cameras, SanDisk Professional, Broncolor US, Eizo Monitors and f-stop for which he hosts their webinars, “Knowledge Labs.”

SELECTED EXHIBITS:

2023-on going: Organogenesis: Building Blocks of Life (Paris, France)

2015: Sink or Swim (Annenberg Foundation, Los Angeles, USA)

AWARD HIGHLIGHTS:

2021 INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS (Professional Division)

1st Place: Advertising Product (iWatch 6 Conceptual)

2nd Place: Automotive (McLaren P1 GTR)

2nd Place: Macro (ExoSkeleton)

Honorable Mentions in Advertising Product, Advertising Food & Beverage, Automotive, and Nature/Landscape

2019 INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS (Professional Division)

Honorable Mentions in Architecture, Fine Art Portrait, Aerial, Macro

RECENT PRESS: Andrei Duman’s Ultra-High Resolution Abstract Landscapes

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