Khodayar Sheibani
Khodayar Sheibani (also spelt Khodayar Sheybani , ,born 20 April, 1978)is an iranian photographer .
Early life
Even during childhood he showed great interest for art. As he gradually grew up, this interest progressively became practical. In his early teenage years he invested his time into photography , with the use of Analogue Cameras. Most of his focus was on nature ,his environment, and most importantly people.
Khodayar's uncle, Kamran Sheibani, had great influence on him for choosing the right path in life and his initial guidance added to Khodayar's interest in photography .He learned the basic techniques of working with light, color, and CONTRAST; from this moment on, he was placed on an academic and theoretically correct route.
Later on, he used the experiences and guidance of yet another uncle of his, Farhad Sheibani, and Hossein Maher, a dear friend, to better mature his knowledge and work.
Khodayar also showed tremendous interest in music. As a teenager he based a lot of his IDeaS and actions on the influence of the music rising from the 60s and 70s. In doing so, he pursued his temptation of music and transferred this energy into playing electric and classical guitar. This was an INCredible step in Khodayar's journey, as he not only related himself with more MusicAL groups in Iran and outside of the country, but he also had contact with them. His photographic perspective was now very focused and not so generic. His works are evident in the creation of the album art and photography of the band Black Blooms.
Career
After finishing his university degree - in Industrial Engineering - in 2003, and with the advancement of technology, He has put his attention on Digital Photography. He's been also involved in criticizing and analyzing very famous photographs as they were portrayed in magazines or in conventions. His activity in this field has not been as strong as his other expenditure, but it has been an ongoing aspect since 2005.In case of photo exhibitions,more often his works are seen in group exhibitions,with international prticipants,just like "Deeper Depression,A contemporary Art Practice"(June 2006) which was held in Tehran,Iran or "Urban Jealousy,The International Roaming Biennial of Tehran"(Started on October 28 of 2008 in Istanbul,Turkey as its first station). Until today, Khodayar has joined The Royal Photographic Society of United Kingdom and he has expanded his knowledge and activity in photography, encountering and attempting different styles of this genre. Categories including: abstract, environment, city, animals, portrait, real, sports-related, fashion, and much more. His involvement in photography conventions is also very apparent; no matter the style he has provided his work in Iranian conventions and abroad.
If Khodayar and his work could be analyzed, they would be analyzed through one sentence and quote:
"The variety of his pictures, and his variable yet specific view is one of a kind!"