Moving Towards A New Normal / April 8, 2020 by Ali Rajabi

As a freelance Artist/Photographer, Covid-19 had a huge impact in my life and turned my living and career into a very tough position. I am sure the other freelancers in so many fields have the same state with different experiences. But in this tough time while everyone struggles to find a sustainability in their everyday life … I am hearing that people say:

" WHEN WE GET BACK TO NORMAL LIFE ? "

We dont get back to normal life, We dont get back to an ordinary life that we once knew. WE WILL MOVE TOWARDS A NEW NORMAL, A NEW ORDINARY, A NEW WAY OF CONNECTION, THOUGHTS, RESPONSIBILITY, MAKING, LIVING and etc. We need to change our life style, we should be more responsible. Covid-19 showed us how the world is so small. A one person can get sick in this part of the world and in just 10 hours of flight a new community will be in danger in just a day.

And believe me I am writing this with heavy heart , Covid is an alarm to tell us what is the possible decision to thinking about spending our money?, Who we should look up to?, Who is important to follow and how you should support them. How we treat Mother EARTH, The Nature, The Animals, The Lands.

LOOK and look carefully, The people all around the world in these past years, supported so many garbage celebrities, undeserved and licentious athletes, actors, singers and … The list can go on and on.

WE SHOULD RECONSIDER THAT HOW WE CARE AND PAY A TEACHER, A WORKER, A JANITOR, A NURSE, A FARMER, DRIVER, ARTIST, ENGINEER, DOCTOR, JOURNALIST, CASHIER, RANGER, REPORTER, SCIENTIST AND THE LIST CONTINUES …

I am not here to tell you, how you should live, but I am here to warn you to be wise, to be responsible, to think twice about the world around you. We should wake up and ask again, WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO FOR NOW AND FUTURE ?

DO NOT MAKE FOOLS RICH … DO NOT ELECT UNDESERVED INDIVIDUALS, THEY WONT HELP YOU WHEN YOU NEED THEM , THEY JUST PRAY FOR YOU IN THEIR MANSIONS …

SOLIDARITY IS NOT SPONTANEOUS, IT NEEDS A NEW CHALLENGE, A NEW SACRIFICE, A NEW STRENTGH, AND TRUST ME WE CAN GAIN IT BY MOVING TO A NEW NORMAL,

A NORMAL THAT CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.

STAY SAFE

MAKE YOUR OWN CHANCE

Free Wallpapers / April 1, 2020 by Ali Rajabi

To my dear readers and followers, Hope you are safe and well in these tough days.

One of my all time interests in photography is to make wallpapers for my cell phone. Sometimes I make these photographs just for this purpose and I enjoy it very much. Now that we are facing one of the tough times in the history of mankind I thought it might be good idea to share some of them with you. Please feel free to save these pictures from this page and use them on your phone, Share them with your friends and family and let them to use these photographs too. PLEASE RIGHT CLICK ON YOUR DESIRED IMAGE AND CHOOSE “OPEN IMAGE IN NEW TAB/WINDOW” then save it to your computer and use it on your cell phone.

Hope you enjoy.

PLEASE STAY POSITIVE, STRONG AND PRODUCTIVE.

MAKE YOUR OWN CHANCE. ALI

The Photographers I Admire / February 15, 2020 by Ali Rajabi

Hello Everyone

About Two weeks ago I just came up with this idea to ask my Instagram followers “Who is your favorite photographer?” As always they were so kind to respond my request and answered the question with a variety of names which it was interesting and at the same time surprising!!!. The list was so diverse, from unknown photographers which I couldn’t find them on the web to such a big and famous names.

I completely understand that everybody have their own taste in the world of photography and art but I thought it might be good idea to list my favorite photographers in the world of visual arts.

The photographers I admire the most, What does it mean ?

The answer is not that complicated. These are the photographers that I can live in their pictures. I dont get tired if I look at their images hundreds of times and I can always discover something new in their footsteps in the art world. These artists had this ability and opportunity to reach their level at the top of their long time career. Definitely, They are the game changer in the world of photography.

So without further aduo this is my list and some of their photographs :

- Gregory Crewdson

“My Pictures are concern with the coming together of beauty and sadness. There is a tension between some sense of stillness and some some sense of unease. Ultimatly these pictures are about a search. attempting to make a connection to something larger than yourself.”

- Nick Brandt

"I want my images to achieve two things in this regard - to be an elegy to a world that is tragically vanishing, to make people see what beauty is disappearing. Also, to try and show that animals are sentient creatures equally as worthy of life as humans."

- Jeff Wall

"Just as in the cinema you wouldn't think that a realistic film is any less filmic than a musical fantasy. They're both part of the cinema. And I see that this is the same in my work, they are different genres that I am interested in and I move between them."

But if you think the list is going to an end here you are completely wrong. There are so many other great photographers out there that inspired me in these past years, not just in the world of Fine Art but also in different genres of photography. I can assure you if you see other projects, discover the stories of their photographs and read about those photographer’s life, it will help you to move forward in the right direction.

Have a great time.

- Make Your Own Chance

Focus On Your Network / December 22, 2019 by Ali Rajabi

Sometimes people ask me if I I can give them a piece of advice about their photography career to help them to grow, and I am always saying this. You need two weapons in your pocket, Your Works and Your Connections.

Your works speak for themselves but when it becomes to growing your career as a photographer it is not all about artistic talent. It is about making powerful connections too. This is crucial because, at the end, you have to show your work either in a publication, in a gallery or in any major media or even if you have your own selling or promotional system, you need an audience. So, growing your network should be your priority. Plus with modern-day networking tools like social media, Everything is much more accessible for photographers than it was even 20 years ago when I was growing my own career.

Hope this one helps you.

-Make Your Own Chance

An Interview With Hasselblad / December 20, 2019 by Ali Rajabi

FOCAL LENGTH: 45MM (XCD 3,5/45) SHUTTER SPEED: 1/1500 SEC APERTURE: F/8 ISO: 200

CAPTURING THE SHADES OF THE BIG APPLE

Fine art photographer and Hasselblad Master Ali Rajabi sees the streets as an open world studio, filled with infinite photographic opportunities. Based in New York, Ali used the Hasselblad X1D-50C with the XCD 3,5/45 lens to capture the light and dark shades of his urban playground.

Preferring a fixed focal length, Ali used the XCD 45mm to capture sharp, high quality images. Light plays an important role in Ali’s photographs, with each frame depicting a distinct tension between shadows and highlights. But capturing good quality high-resolution files is another reason why he chooses to shoot with medium format:

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Size is important to me.

I don’t want to create small photographs;

they should always be able to maintain their integrity as large pieces.

FOCAL LENGTH: 45MM (XCD 3,5/45) SHUTTER SPEED: 1/750 SEC APERTURE: F/8 ISO: 200

FOCAL LENGTH: 45MM (XCD 3,5/45) SHUTTER SPEED: 1/90 SEC APERTURE: F/3.5 ISO: 3200

You choose this type of camera because you have plans; you know what you want and the most important part for me is that it’s a serious investment in my art career. Of course there are other cameras that are good enough to cover many types of photography, but a Hasselblad puts me in a situation that makes each frame more considered. Shooting with a Hasselblad makes me more patient and encourages me to think more deeply, giving me greater control over every detail.

Explaining his influences and motivations, Ali said, “Photography is a journey for me, but there are so many doors that I need and want to unlock. When I’m looking at photos and the projects that I’ve done so far, I believe there are still a lot of untold stories that I want to share. I want to create and unleash those pictures that are calling out from the depths of my mind.”

Ali believes that photography is a solitary action, finding inspiration in the isolation of his work. “Even when working with a team you’re relying on your own feelings, instincts, experience, and creativity. At the end of it all, it is only you who makes the decisive, final shot.”

Stroller / December 19, 2019 by Ali Rajabi

ALI RAJABI

HASSELBLAD MASTER