I’m Diyar Shahbaz, a passionate photographer from Duhok, Kurdistan Region Of Iraq. With over 10 years of experience, I capture meaningful moments and stories through my lens, working with brands, organizations, and communities around the world.
Experience
Lead Photographer – iMedia Ads Agency (Part-time)
Since 2021, I have been working with iMedia, a full-service advertising agency, specializing in art direction and photoshoot direction for a variety of projects.
Since 2021, I have been working with iMedia, a full-service advertising agency, specializing in art direction and photoshoot direction for a variety of projects.
Contributor – Unsplash
I share high-quality photography on Unsplash, achieving over 8 million views and 78,000 downloads, showcasing my talent to a global audience.
I share high-quality photography on Unsplash, achieving over 8 million views and 78,000 downloads, showcasing my talent to a global audience.
Photographer – UNICEF Iraq
Worked as a freelance photographer with Box Advertising to document UNICEF Iraq’s activities and initiatives in Duhok and Mosul.
Worked as a freelance photographer with Box Advertising to document UNICEF Iraq’s activities and initiatives in Duhok and Mosul.
Photographer – Talabat
Collaborate with Talabat on a monthly basis, capturing high-quality event photography.
Collaborate with Talabat on a monthly basis, capturing high-quality event photography.
Photographer – First Iraqi Bank (FIB)
Delivered impactful photography for FIB’s digital platforms, including website and social media campaigns.
Delivered impactful photography for FIB’s digital platforms, including website and social media campaigns.
Creative Director – 92learns
Directed creative efforts for 92learns, an online course creation academy based in the Netherlands.
Directed creative efforts for 92learns, an online course creation academy based in the Netherlands.
Photographer – Asiacell
Captured dynamic on-set visuals for Asiacell’s YOOZ TV commercials, working alongside Box Advertising.
Captured dynamic on-set visuals for Asiacell’s YOOZ TV commercials, working alongside Box Advertising.
Photographer – Tecno Mobile Iraq
Showcased Tecno Mobile’s camera features through a series of visually stunning photos, promoting their devices’ capabilities.
Showcased Tecno Mobile’s camera features through a series of visually stunning photos, promoting their devices’ capabilities.
Humanitarian Photographer – Khalsa Aid International
Documented humanitarian efforts in Turkey during Khalsa Aid International’s earthquake relief mission in 2023.
Documented humanitarian efforts in Turkey during Khalsa Aid International’s earthquake relief mission in 2023.
Photographer – Care Iraq
Collaborated with iMedia Advertising to capture Care Iraq’s humanitarian initiatives and outreach programs.
Collaborated with iMedia Advertising to capture Care Iraq’s humanitarian initiatives and outreach programs.
Founder & CEO – EX Photography
From 2015 to 2020, I founded and led EX Photography, specializing in wedding, event, and commercial photography.
From 2015 to 2020, I founded and led EX Photography, specializing in wedding, event, and commercial photography.
Photographer – HONOR
Worked with HONOR to produce commercial photos for their newly launched devices, emphasizing their design and features.
Worked with HONOR to produce commercial photos for their newly launched devices, emphasizing their design and features.