Ebrahim Alipoor


Ebrahim Alipoor is a Kurdish photographer. His work focuses on social issues, cultural heritage, and underreported communities, especially in the Middle East.

Life

He is an Iranian Kurdish photographer and documentary filmmaker. Alipoor’s work focuses on storytelling through photography, exploring social and political issues under challenging circumstances. He views photography as a powerful medium to engage audiences, particularly in regions like Iran, where governmental restrictions and censorship pose significant challenges. Despite these limitations, he seeks to connect with people and inspire change through his work. He is a member of the VII Mentor Program and has received international recognition for his work.

Work

Alipoor's photography has been exhibited internationally and has won several awards including Asia Portraits 2024, World Press Photo 2025. He has contributed to several films and made three documentaries.

Awards and nominations

Alipour's works have won several awards some of which are listed below.