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About
Ali Zolghadri
UAE
Ali Zolghadri is an Iranian fine art photographer known for his minimalist and conceptual black-and-white practice. His work explores silence, solitude, and psychological space through disciplined composition and the intentional use of negative space.
He has received over 145 international photography awards across more than 25 countries and is widely recognized for his consistent presence in major global competitions.
Zolghadri has also served as a jury member for multiple international photography awards and festivals, contributing his expertise to the evaluation of contemporary photographic works on a global scale.
His work has been exhibited internationally, including a solo exhibition in Dubai, along with group exhibitions in Paris, New York, Budapest, and Siena.
In recognition of his artistic achievements, he was awarded the UAE 10-year Golden Visa for Exceptional Talent.
https://www.instagram.com/alizolghadrii?igsh=NzJteGlxMGg5cGhj
Anastasia Barmina
Russia
Professional Photographer from Yekaterinburg, Russia
Certified Judge of the International Association of Art Photographers
Resident of the International Club of Art Portrait
Member of the Union of Photo Artists of Serbia
Member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (EFIAP)
Member of the International Association of Art Photographers (CIAAP)
Member of the Photographic Society of America
Two-time winner of the World Cup in Photography as part of the Russian National Team (France 2021, Italy 2023). Featured Speaker at Photography Festivals and Author of Solo Exhibitions.

https://barmina-photo.com/en
Barun Dey
India
Barun Dey, born in Kolkata, India, in 1963, is a distinguished poet and creative photographer whose artistic journey began in 1984. He honed his craft by completing a rigorous three-year diploma in photography at Foto Unit, under the guidance of the Federation of Indian Photography. Dey's dedication and talent are reflected in his prolific work, which has earned him over 3000 acceptances and more than 300 awards in prestigious international salons. His expertise is globally recognized, and he now serves as a certified IAAP Judge, a role that sees him evaluating and influencing the standards of excellence in international photographic salons. This position is a testament to his profound understanding and mastery of the art form. Throughout his career, Dey has been honored with a remarkable array of international distinctions, including M IAAP, GPU CR-3, GPU-VIP-3, EPSA, AFIAP, C MoL, GMPBA, GM.APS, AFIP, SWPU/1, ENPS, and Hon. CPE, each a symbol of his consistent excellence.

https://www.instagram.com/poetbarundey/
Dimitar Risteski
North Macedonia
Dimitar Risteski (b. 1983, Prilep, North Macedonia) is a fine art photographer with over 15 years of experience behind the lens. Known for his distinctive visual style, Dimitar’s work has been exhibited widely across North Macedonia and internationally, earning multiple awards along the way.

In addition to his creative pursuits, Dimitar is also a computer engineer at the Faculty of Economics in Prilep. Balancing art and technology, he continues to explore new subjects and push the boundaries of his photography with curiosity and passion.

https://www.instagram.com/dimitarristeski
Flavian Savescu
Romania
Visual artist and researcher, member of the Romanian Union of Visual Artists. His work explores the intersections of photography, digital media, and algorithmic ethics, focusing on the transformation of the image from document to conceptual construct.
He holds an MA in Photo–Video: Computerized Image Processing from the University of Art and Design in Cluj-Napoca (2017).
He has presented 17 solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions in Romania and internationally, including Austria, Germany, Hungary, India, Georgia, and Iran. His work has received multiple international distinctions, including FIAP, PSA, GPU and IAAP awards.
Alongside his artistic practice, he develops a theoretical discourse on image and technology. He has published in cultural and art journals, including “The Ethics of AI-Generated Images” (Cultura Magazine, 2026) and “The Delegated Imagination” (Helion Magazine, 2026), and  is the author of the monograph titled From Real to Augmented: The Visual Artist in the Post-Photographic Age (2026). Based in Reșița, he teaches art photography, digital image editing, and image analysis at the Caraș-Severin Center for Culture and Art. 
www.flaviansavescu.art
Navid Erfanian Ahmadpour
Iran
I live in Iran and was born in 1993. I have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and I started photography about 7 years ago, first as a hobby and then more seriously and professionally. I worked in fields such as architectural photography, portraits and advertising. I am interested in social documentary photography, life stories, street photography and creating creative minimal photos . I am currently engaged in photography and participating in international photography competitions to earn my first title (AFIAP) from the International Federation of Art Photography as well as the C IAAP title from the International Association of Art Photographers. I have won several medals and awards so far and have more than 50 works in photography competitions. I have participated in several group photo exhibitions and am a member of the Khorasan Razavi Photography Institute in Iran.

https://www.instagram.com/naviderfaniann
Nguyen An Di
Vietnam
My name is Nguyen An Di, Call me Andy Nguyen, I live in a beautiful coastal city called Nha Trang in Vietnam. I have been involved in photography since 2003. I am currently a member of international photography associations such as FIAP, PSA, IAAP... I am also a judge for several international photo contest organizations sponsored by FIAP, PSA and IAAP. I have distinctions award from those photography associations. I have dozens of photography awards such as gold, silver, bronze medals from photography organizations. I specialize in portraits, street life and landscapes. My photos are both black-white and color, but mainly black and white. Almost every single work of my daily life has a story. If you want, come to me and I will tell you the story. I look forward to connecting with photography enthusiasts around the world.

https://theiaap.com/profile/42792/
Zoltan Bisak
Serbia
My name is Zoltan Bisak. I am Serbian, from Ivanovo.
Winner of Frame 24
KMF FSS

https://www.instagram.com/zoltanbisak/
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