Enjoy the fascinating portfolio of photographer Majed Abolfazli, who transforms ordinary objects into a new visual experience. View more on his website.
![architectural photograph](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Commitment-to-Balance-1_photograph_various-sizes.jpeg)
“Commitment to Balance 1” photography, various sizes
I started my life-long love of photography in my second year in college. Soon I was fascinated by the idea that what I saw through the viewfinder (my eye) was my unique viewpoint, no matter the subject matter.
![photograph of reflections](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Moving-Reflection-_photograph_various-sizes.jpeg)
“Moving Reflection” photography, various sizes
I realized that photography was a visual language that spoke to me (yes, pun intended!) It was a vehicle for me to express myself as an artist. I always had a camera with me, and I still do.
![Manipulated photography of a tree](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Flowing-Tree_photograph_various-sizes.jpeg)
“Flowing Tree” photograph, various sizes
I decided to pursue photography as a career, and I’m still working as a professional. Over the years I have honed my skills and feel it was fortuitous to have traversed the bridge between analog and digital photography.
![stitched photograph of a beach scene](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ocean-Beach_TimeStitch-2_photograph_various-sizes.jpeg)
“Ocean Beach TimeStitch” 2photograph, various sizes
As much as I’m grateful to be doing what I love for work, the inspiration and satisfaction is rooted in my personal work.
![Photo of a nature mural](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Nature-Mural_photograph_various-sizes.jpeg)
“Nature Mural” photograph, various sizes
As a fine art photographer, my goal is to capture common objects and scenes in a unique and unfamiliar way. I strive to emphasize the idea of “defamiliarization” or “making strange” in my art, a concept derived from the Russian word ostranenie, to offer viewers a fresh perspective.
![photo of contrasts, architecture and sky](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Reality-in-Departure-1_photograph_various-sizes.jpeg)
“Reality in Departure 1” photography, various sizes
To achieve this, I apply various photographic techniques and design principles such as lighting, textures, patterns, layering, harmony, balance, and movement.
![photo of nature reflections](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Shimmering-Reflections-1_photograph_various-sizes.jpeg)
“Shimmering Reflections” 1″ photograph, various sizes
My goal is to create art that provokes thought and emotion by challenging people’s perceptions of what they see.
![row house photography collage](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Row-Of-Houses-Collage_photograph_various-sizes.jpeg)
“Row Of Houses” photography collage, various sizes
I’m constantly learning and experimenting with new techniques, and I rely on my sense of play and wonder to evolve as an artist. I hope you enjoy my work as much as I enjoy creating it, and that it inspires you to see the world in a new and exciting way.
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