Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji
Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji (Persian: محمد رضا دومیری گنجی; born in November 1990) is an Iranian architectural, panoramic and tourist attraction photographer. He is known for his project to document mosque interiors and ancient sites photography, and his best-known project is taking pictures of the ceilings of these structures. He utilizes a variety of wide-angle and fisheye lenses, as well as occasional panoramic techniques to create beautiful new, often mind-bending images.
Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

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- Name
- Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji
- Born
- 7 November 1990
- Birthplace
- Babol, Iran
- Education
- BS. in Physics at University of Mazandaran, MA.Architecture IAU South Tehran Branch
- Nationality
- Iran
- Occupation
- photographer
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Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji (Persian: محمد رضا دومیری گنجی; born in November 1990) is an Iranian architectural, panoramic and tourist attraction photographer. He is known for his project to document mosque interiors and ancient sites photography, and his best-known project is taking pictures of the ceilings of these structures. He utilizes a variety of wide-angle and fisheye lenses, as well as occasional panoramic techniques to create beautiful new, often mind-bending images.
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Biography
Biography
He has two sets of photo series in architecture and landscapes of Iran, and the ceiling of Persian historical structures. He has won the gold medal of The EPSON International Pano Awards for the highest scoring HDR image in 2014.

Mohammad Reza Ganji Domiri with his camera and tripod
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji • Birth Name — Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji • Born — 7 November 1990 • Birthplace — Babol, Iran • Website — gravity.ir • Education — BS. in Physics at University of Mazandaran, MA.Architecture IAU South Tehran Branch
Early life
Early life
Domiri Ganji was born in Babol on 7 November 1990, The son of Davood Domiri Ganji, a professor of Mechanical Engineering at Babol Noshirvani University of Technology. From the age of 13, he took pictures of interesting places nearby, like forests and the Caspian Sea, with his digital camera. He studied and received his BS in Laser Physics at the University of Mazandaran and then changed his field of study to Architecture for MA at IAU South Tehran Branch.
Inspiration and unique style
Inspiration and unique style
his style of photography lies in using wide-angle lenses, fisheye lenses, and panoramic photography techniques; he has traveled to some of the most historically significant mosques in Iran to capture the kaleidoscope-like architecture inside. in an interview with CNN, he expressed his project to document mosque interiors and other Iranian landmarks in 2008 after he was inspired by images taken inside Egypt's pyramids. On his website, Ganji classifies his interests as architecture, panoramic, documentary, landscape, and conceptual photography, but he is best known for his photographs of Persian/Islamic buildings. Showing precise symmetry of forms in the repeated geometry of persian architecture is of the aspects of his style; he stated the symmetry is one of the distinguished elements in Iranian architecture. He tries to show it so that others can see the balance in their first look at his photos. • Illustration — The Pink Mosque, Shiraz, Iran. Taken by Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji
Example of art work
Example of art work
The panorama of Nasir al-Mulk Mosque or "Rainbow Mosque" is one of his photos on many different media. Domiri Ganji has two sets of photo series. the first one, named "34 incredibly beautiful reasons to visit Iran," is about significant Persian structures, such as mosques, bazaars, and natural landscapes, and it was an invitation message to people of the world to visit Iran that reached a wide range of attentions. The other photo series named "25 incredible photos that show the beauty of Iranian architecture" is the Ceiling project specifically about the ceiling of historical places in Iran. Ganji's collections been published by CNN, BBC, Yahoo, ABC, Spiegel, Il Post, MSN, Politiken, Blic and N24. His works has also been published in National Geographic, Trends, Civilization, Mental Floss, Quest. • Illustration — Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji with his camera and tripod
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
• Ashkoob: Persian Mandala Ceiling, Toronto, Canada, March 2020 • Iran, The Great Beauty, Palazzo Gallone in Tricase, Italy, September 2019 • A Voyage Through Iran’s Architecture, Azadi Tower in Tehran, Iran, March 2018 • A Voyage Through Iran's Architecture, European Parliament, Seat of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, October 2017 • Persian/Islamic Architecture, Clayarch Gimhae Museum, Gimhae, South Korea, August–December 2016 • Schwerte, Germany, June 2015 • Sharjah Islamic art festival, United Arab Emirates, December 2014
Life and career
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Life and career
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1990
Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji was born on 7 December 1990.
Techniques and subjects
Panoramic photography using wide-angle lenses besides utilizing colors and symmetrical angles and also using fisheye lenses to make kaleidoscope-like pictures are the main techniques he uses. He reached this style on his own inspiration, and his skills behind the lens are largely self-taught. His main subjects are historical places, natural landscapes, and architecturally valuable structures.
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- “Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Awards
• 2015 - Shortlisted in panoramic section of Sony World Photography Awards. • 2015 - Bronze Medal, Khayyam International Photography Awards. • 2014 - Shortlisted in panoramic section of Sony World Photography Awards. • 2014 - Gold medal for Best overall HDR Image, Epson Pano Awards. • 2014 - 4th place in built environment section, Epson Pano Awards. • 2014 - 3rd place in Kolor Panobook awards.
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- 1.Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji – About Me. gravity.ir.
- 2.Behind the lens – an interview with Mohammad Reza – momondo. Inspiration.
- 3.Beauty and Symmetry Collide in Stunning Photographs of Mosque Architecture. PetaPixel. 14 August 2014.
- 4.Camera Pointed Upwards Captures the Mesmerizing Ceilings of Iran's Ornate Architecture. themindcircle. 2017-01-24.
- 5.Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganj's Iranian mosque photography. news.yahoo.com.
- 6.2014 Winners Gallery – The EPSON International Pano Awards. thepanoawards.com.
- 7.Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji: The Mastermind Behind Amazing Photos Of Iranian Architecture. World Architecture Community.
- 8.Barry Neild. Iran's mosques: Stunning photos showcase their colorful symmetry. CNN.
- 9.mohammad domiri documents the intricacy of iranian architecture. designboom – architecture & design magazine. 6 August 2014.
- 10.Iran's remarkable Mosques Mohammed Domiri - Arch2O.com.
- 11.Barry Neild. Most beautiful places in Iran: Photos will dazzle you. CNN.
- 12.Scott, Ellen. 25 incredible photos that show the beauty of Iranian architecture. Metro. 2016-04-09.
- 13.Camera Pointed Upwards Captures the Mesmerizing Ceilings of Iran's Ornate Architecture. mymodernmet.com. 28 March 2016.
- 14.Barry Neild. Incredible pics capture symmetry of Iran's mosques - CNN. CNN. 11 November 2014.
- 15.Fotógrafo registra beleza 'caleidoscópica' de mesquitas iranianas. bbc.co.uk. 10 September 2014.
- 16.Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganj's Iranian mosque photography. Yahoo News. 14 August 2014.
- 17.Breathtaking Beauty in Centuries-Old Symmetry Photos - ABC News. ABC News.
- 18.Spiegel Online, Hamburg, Germany. Iran – Mohammed Reza Domiri Ganji fotografiert Moscheen. Der Spiegel. 17 November 2014.
- 19.Le moschee colorate dell'Iran. Il Post. 5 August 2014.
- 20.MSN. Amazing architecture of Iran.
- 21.Se op – og ned! Moskeernes mageløse mønstre. Politiken.
- 22.Blic Online – OČARAVAJUĆA LEPOTA Iranske džamije blistaju u raskoši. Blic Online.
- 23.National Geographic, RBA. Mohammad Reza Domiri. National Geographic en español. 9 March 2015.
- 24.Home & Design Trends. Subscription – Zinio – The World's Largest Newsstand.
- 25.Civilization Magazine. , 2015.01
- 26.Mental Floss Magazine, Vol. 14 Issue 1 February 2015.
- 27.Quest Magazine, January 2014.
- 28.Ashkoob: Persian Mandala Ceiling. Nowruz Spring Festival 2020.
- 29.Yazdani. Salento International Film Festival and Focus on Iran - Iran Culture. Iran Cultura. 2019-08-29.
- 30.Voyage Through Iran's Architecture. Financial Tribune. 2018-03-02.
- 31.A voyage through Iran's architecture – Reza Domiri Ganji. 2 October 2017.
- 32.Art Hub. Post Tile. 8 August 2016.
- 33.Architekturen aus der islamischen Welt – Fotografien von Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji. 31 May 2015.
- 34.Islamic Arts Festival 'Art & Science' in Sharja. 16 December 2014.
- 35.Open Competition Shortlist – 2015 Sony World Photography Awards. worldphoto.org.
- 36.Focus Team.ir News: برگزیدگان دومین جشنواره بین المللی عکس خیام. focusteam.ir.
- 37.Sony World Photography Awards 2014: The 'Open' shortlist. Yahoo News UK. 5 February 2014.
- 38.The Epson International Pano Awards 2015–2014 Winners Gallery. thepanoawards.com.
- 39.Kolor – Panobook 2014: Interview with Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji, Third Best Panoramic Photographer of the Year. kolor.com.
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