My name is Parham Raoufi, an architectural photographer and filmmaker from Iran with over a decade of experience in documenting architecture, construction, and urban development. My passion for photography began in childhood, inspired by my uncle—photographer at Hamshahri Newspaper—and my father, a mountaineer and photography enthusiast. At the age of ten, I started shooting with my father’s Zenit camera, capturing landscapes and later the historical monuments of Iran.
Winning first place in a high school photography contest motivated me to pursue this path more seriously. Although I initially studied Information Technology, I soon left it behind to dedicate myself fully to photography. I began working with photo magazines before moving into architectural and promotional photography, gradually building my expertise under the guidance of mentors.
I am the founder of ParaMedia Studio, where I produce compelling visual narratives through photography, cinematography, timelapse, and advanced CGI/AR integration. Over the years, I have collaborated with internationally recognized architects and developers—including Blue Point Engineering Consultant, Hadi Teherani, Next Office, and Sefi Properties—documenting projects across Tehran, Dubai, and beyond.
My mission is to showcase the cultural, aesthetic, and innovative value of architecture through visual storytelling—bridging design and technology while contributing to the global dialogue on the built environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES AS A FREELANCE VISUAL ARTIST (last 5 years)
Luxe Race Project Management llc, Dubai, UAE
Visual Artist (Freelance)
Photographer, Film Maker, 2025 – Present
- Photography of this company’s projects
- Videography of this company’s project
Luxe Race Contracting llc, Dubai, UAE
Visual Artist (Freelance)
Photographer, Film Maker, 2025 – Present
- Photography of this company’s projects
- Videography of this company’s project
Art plus design services llc, Dubai, UAE
Visual Artist (Freelance)
Photographer, Film Maker, 11.2024 – Present
- Photography of this company’s projects
- Videography of this company’s project
- Teaser, Documentary, and AR (CGI)
Radical studio, Newyork city, USA
Art Director (Freelance)
Photographer, Film Maker, 11.2024 – Present
- Photography of this company’s projects
- Videography of this company’s project
- Teaser, Documentary, and CGI
Blue Point engineering consultant, Dubai, UAE
Visual Artist (Freelance)
Photographer, Film Maker, 10.2024 – Present
- Photography of this company’s projects
- Videography of this company’s project
- Teaser, Documentary, and AR (CGI)
Hadi Teherani Architects firm, TEHRAN, IRAN
Visual Artist (Freelance)
Photographer, Film Maker, 04.2024 – Present
- Photography of this company’s projects
- Videography of this company’s project
- Teaser, Documentary, and CGI
Next office, Architectural firm, TEHRAN, IRAN
Visual Artist (Freelance)
Photographer, Film Maker, 04.2024 – Present
- Photography of this company’s projects
- Videography of this company’s project
- Teaser, Documentary, and CGI
Mika Corporation (Pishgaman Amin Qeshm), TEHRAN, IRAN
Visual Artist (Freelance)
Photographer, Film Maker, 03.2024 – Present
- Photography of this company’s projects
- Videography of this company’s project
- Teaser, Documentary, and CGI
Divan Holding, TEHRAN, IRAN
Visual Artist (Freelance)
Photographer, Film Maker, 01.2024 – Present
- Photography of this company’s projects
- Videography of this company’s project
- Teaser and Documentary
Arsh 4D Architectural firm, TEHRAN, IRAN
Visual Artist (Freelance)
Photographer, Film Maker, 10.2023 – Present
- Photography of this company’s projects
- Videography of this company’s project
- Teaser and Documentary
Avan Bahman Chemi, TEHRAN, IRAN
Visual Artist (Freelance)
Photographer, Film Maker, 09.2023 – Present
- Photography of this company’s projects
- Videography of this company’s project
- Teaser and Documentary
Elite Group, TEHRAN, IRAN
Visual Artist (Freelance)
Photographer, Film Maker, 08.2023 – Present
- Photography of this company’s projects
- Videography of this company’s project
- Teaser and Documentary
Avgoon, TEHRAN, IRAN
Visual Artist (Freelance)
Photographer, Film Maker, 05.2023 – Present
- Photography of this company’s Projects
- Videography of this company’s Projects
- Teaser and Documentary
Dr. Abidi pharmaceuticals, TEHRAN, IRAN
Visual Artist (Freelance)
Photographer, Film Maker, 03.2023 – Present
- Photography of this company’s Projects
- Videography of this company’s Projects
- Teaser and Documentary
SEFi properties, TEHRAN, IRAN
Visual Artist (Freelance)
Photographer, Film Maker, 07.2022 – Present
- Photography of this company’s Projects
- Videography of this company’s Projects
- Teaser and Documentary
- CGI
Yasin Sazeh, TEHRAN, IRAN
Architectural Photo & Videographer (Freelance), 11.2021 – Present
- Photography of this company’s Projects
- Videography of this company’s Projects
- Teaser and Documentary
Cube Group, TEHRAN, IRAN
Architectural Photo & Videographer (Freelance), 12.2020 – Present
- Photography of this company’s Projects
- Videography of this company’s Projects
- Teaser and Documentary
Amir mining and Industrial investment holding ,TEHRAN, IRAN
Photographer, 01.2020 – Present
- Photography of this company’s Mines
Makan Architects (Mergen) office, TEHRAN, IRAN
Architectural Photographer (Freelance), 02.2019 – Present
- Photography of this company’s projects
- Teaser and Documentary
Mika Partners, TEHRAN, IRAN
Photographer, Videographer (Freelance), 08.2019 – 05.2021
- Photo and Videography of this company’s projects
- Teaser and Documentary
Paramedia Studio
Founder, 2013 – Present
Note: This résumé includes selected projects from the last 5 years. My earlier professional background (2013–2018) is available upon request.
PARTICIPATIONS & AWARDS
Industrial, Advertisement and Architectural Association of photography, EXHIBITION OF members, TEHRAN, IRAN
07.2025
ORDINARY MOMENT, Independent Photographers, Budapest, Hungary
05.2025
“KHAYYAM 2020” INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY, TEHRAN, IRAN
01.2021
7th exhibition under the title of “10 days with Iranian photographers”, EXHIBITION SECTION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE PHOTOGRAPHY ASSOCIATION, TEHRAN, IRAN
12.2018
- 1 Photograph was Awarded
“KHAYYAM 2018” INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY, TEHRAN, IRAN
12.2018
“JAVIER NAVARRO”-pana IV PHOTO CONTEST (INTERNATIONAL PHOTO FESTIVAL), SPAIN
07.2018
- under the supervision of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA)
- Won Award
10TH EXHIBITION OF THE TOP PHOTOS OF THE YEAR, TEHRAN, IRAN
Held by Doorbin.Net, 07.2018
“Tehran Cultural Week” exhibition, PARIS, FRANCE
03.2018
“CHASHM ANDAZ” GROUP MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY Book, TEHRAN, IRAN
“VICTOR POLYNSKY 2017 INTERNATIONAL SAON OF PHOTOGRAPHY” FESTIVAL, KYRGYZSTAN
08.2017
PCA CIRCUIT 2017 FESTIVAL WAS HELD WITH THE COOPERATION OF THREE COUNTRIES, NAMELY SERBIA, ROMANIA, AND MACEDONIA, UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF FOCUS PHOTO CLIB, TEHRAN, IRAN
02.2017
KHAYYAM 2017 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY, TEHRAN, IRAN
01.2017
KHAYYAM 2016 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY, TEHRAN, IRAN
01.2016
KHAYYAM 2015 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY, TEHRAN, IRAN
12.2015
2nd SHENZHEN CHINA 2015 FESTIVAL EXHIBITION, SHENZHEN, CHINA
11.2015
PHOTO CLUB LA GACILY, PARIS, FRANCE
04.2015
DPW SER MNE BIH CIRCUIT 2015 FESTIVAL EXHIBITION, SERBIA
02.2015
SOLO PHOTO EXHIBITION, TEHRAN, IRAN
Staged Photography, Held at Hegmataneh Private Art Institute, 11.2014
CERTIFICATES
Here you can view my patents and certificates, the most important of which is an Art Certificate issued by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
CHARITY ACTIVITIES
Of the most enjoyable activities I have experiences in the last two years are perhaps my voluntary collaboration with charity NGOs like MAHAK (society to support children suffering from cancer) and Hemophilia Organization of Iran.
PUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPHS
I started my career with producing photographic content for periodicals, and am still doing so. In the following section, you can find a sample of my photographs printed in the international VIVA Magazine. Expressing altruism through my profession is a personal duty for me and I thank God for the opportunity and the honor of public service.
