In this Interview Shahram Sharif and his friend Ako Salemi
Tehran, Iran: A City of Contrasts
Tehran is a city of contrasts. Photography from Tehran has its own restrictions and sensitivities. Despite the problems, mobile photographers like Shahram Sharif and Ako Salemi have been photographing this city for several years. In this interview they tell us how they got to know each other and will share with us their experiences of street photography in the capital of Iran.
Tell us about yourselves? When did you start and how did you become interested in mobile photography?
Shahram: Well I’ve been working as a Technology journalist for a long time and I’m currently working for one of the well known financial newspapers in Iran. Photography and Cinema have been two of my priorities in life. However, I gave up film making very early after a few experiences in making a short films. Unlike cinema I continued photography passionately. It’s now 17 years that I am taking photos and my favorite fields are documentary and nature (although these two are totally different ... more