Mahsa Khalili is a portrait, fine art and documentary photographer based in Toronto, Canada.

EDUCATION :

M.F.A in Photography – University of Tehran (Faculty of Fine Arts)-Tehran, Iran

B.F.A in Photography – Azad Art and Architecture University- Tehran, Iran

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

2014 to present: Co-Founder of Eyené Photography Studio-Toronto, Canada

2013: Internship with photojournalist Lana Slezic– Toronto, Canada

2013: Official Photographer- Tirgan Festival- Toronto, Canada

2008: World Press Photo Workshop (the workshop was cancelled due to political clashes between Iran & Netherlands)

2007-2012: Co-Founder of 518 photography studio- Tehran, Iran

2006: Award of Excellence by Azad University- Tehran, Iran

2005: Award of Excellence: 3rd Kaveh Golestan PJ Award-Tehran, Iran

EXHIBITIONS:

2011: Aksbazi Group Exhibition– Aaran Gallery- Tehran, Iran

2009- Azad University Photo Contest- Tehran, Iran

2008: “Iranian Home” group exhibition – Mahe Mehr Café Gallery –Tehran, Iran

2007- “Image of the year” Exhibition – Iran Artists Forum – Tehran, Iran

2006- Official selection in social documentary category, The 10th Iranian National Biennial Of Photography- Tehran, Iran