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What in the world happened to Mehdi (onlymehdi)? Part. I
2011.03.17
Welcome to our weekly section What in the world happened to…? This time is a pleasure for us to share with you our interview with Mehdi (onlymehdi).
Enjoy the interview and feel free to leave your comments and suggestions below. And please don’t forget to take a look and follow Mehdi’s Twitter.
1.Where the ‘’onlymehdi’’ thing came from? Are you the only mehdi?
so i was 16 and i wanted to get an email and i went to get an address. it was not available so it was suggested mehdi3434 or mehdi4903284. i got mad and i said ok i am onlymehdi and it was available! so since them i am onlymehdi!
2. Where have you firstly started wanting to be a photographer?
I started photography when I was 12 or13 and started to save money to buy a camera. When I bought the camera at age 16 I started taking pictures then i entered a school contest and i took a picture of a mosque during the sunset in turkey and i won. I also won in the state contest and then I got into first place in the country.
3. Why did you move from Iran to US? ;)
I first moved to the states when i was 12 because my dad had a new job and we were here until i was 16, but then i moved back again when i was 21 and this time it was because i got married and i moved here to start a new life with my amazing wife :D
4. What’s your work, what do you do in life? Tell us!
i am an art director. i design and enjoy graphics each day. i am so lucky because i get to do what i love. i try to be creative and make something new that will stay in peoples mind.
Enjoy the interview and feel free to leave your comments and suggestions below. And please don’t forget to take a look and follow Mehdi’s Twitter.
1.Where the ‘’onlymehdi’’ thing came from? Are you the only mehdi?
so i was 16 and i wanted to get an email and i went to get an address. it was not available so it was suggested mehdi3434 or mehdi4903284. i got mad and i said ok i am onlymehdi and it was available! so since them i am onlymehdi!
2. Where have you firstly started wanting to be a photographer?
I started photography when I was 12 or13 and started to save money to buy a camera. When I bought the camera at age 16 I started taking pictures then i entered a school contest and i took a picture of a mosque during the sunset in turkey and i won. I also won in the state contest and then I got into first place in the country.
3. Why did you move from Iran to US? ;)
I first moved to the states when i was 12 because my dad had a new job and we were here until i was 16, but then i moved back again when i was 21 and this time it was because i got married and i moved here to start a new life with my amazing wife :D
4. What’s your work, what do you do in life? Tell us!
i am an art director. i design and enjoy graphics each day. i am so lucky because i get to do what i love. i try to be creative and make something new that will stay in peoples mind.
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5. Why do most cars have speedometers that go up to at least 130 when you legally can't go that fast on any road?
is the 130 mph or km. my car goes to 150 :D but honestly i think it is just to make us jealous
6. Before, you were a coach, how was the feeling? How’s it? Any funny moment about it?
As a hobby i co coached a soccer team and it was one of the best experiences of my life; to see everyone work hard and become better as a group, and to gain an achievement in their life. i think coaching has always been a dream of mine because i can help those who want to be better and find ways to improve.
is the 130 mph or km. my car goes to 150 :D but honestly i think it is just to make us jealous
6. Before, you were a coach, how was the feeling? How’s it? Any funny moment about it?
As a hobby i co coached a soccer team and it was one of the best experiences of my life; to see everyone work hard and become better as a group, and to gain an achievement in their life. i think coaching has always been a dream of mine because i can help those who want to be better and find ways to improve.
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7. Recently, unfortunately, the situation of iran changed from day to night, and a lot of things changed. Maybe some people don’t but that changed your life, your life show how changed from one day to another. Can you tell why did you do this to all these photoblog members ? how was your life before, and now? And can you share also some important videos of your presentations, and speeches(youtube videos)?
i think after the Iran election in 2009, most Iranians and the world changed their view of the Iranian people, and during that time my life changed. i thought it is important for me to show the world what the Iranian people really want and how they have been treated so i started using the tools i had to make the media and to show the world. 2 years later my Youtube channel had 3000 videos and 7 million views with most of them being shown all around the world and for me this is the smallest contribution i can make since i am outside of Iran.
Some Youtube Videos:
· http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbKqXt8F8fo&feature=player_embedded
*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlNXDlYc2uk
*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta5oz8h0t2o
7.1 I know you're doing everything you can to help your family and your people. How can you keep the faith? What moves you?
the hope for a better tomorrow moves me forward. there is a quote i love that says "impossible is nothing" and one day the people of Iran will get what they ask for and that day will come sooner or later. that day is near and as everyday passes by we are one day closer to a world with one less dictator. what moves me is my country men and women risking their lives each day to fight for a better tomorrow for themselves and their family and there country.
8. Recently you came out with HDR mostly than public portrait scenes, why?
I think HDR opens people's eye to a new perspective, a view of something so real and so beautiful that a naked eye can hardly see. it brings out every single detail that eyes miss because of light and shadow
i think after the Iran election in 2009, most Iranians and the world changed their view of the Iranian people, and during that time my life changed. i thought it is important for me to show the world what the Iranian people really want and how they have been treated so i started using the tools i had to make the media and to show the world. 2 years later my Youtube channel had 3000 videos and 7 million views with most of them being shown all around the world and for me this is the smallest contribution i can make since i am outside of Iran.
Some Youtube Videos:
· http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbKqXt8F8fo&feature=player_embedded
*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlNXDlYc2uk
*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta5oz8h0t2o
7.1 I know you're doing everything you can to help your family and your people. How can you keep the faith? What moves you?
the hope for a better tomorrow moves me forward. there is a quote i love that says "impossible is nothing" and one day the people of Iran will get what they ask for and that day will come sooner or later. that day is near and as everyday passes by we are one day closer to a world with one less dictator. what moves me is my country men and women risking their lives each day to fight for a better tomorrow for themselves and their family and there country.
8. Recently you came out with HDR mostly than public portrait scenes, why?
I think HDR opens people's eye to a new perspective, a view of something so real and so beautiful that a naked eye can hardly see. it brings out every single detail that eyes miss because of light and shadow
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8.1. Are you making a 365 HDR project??
i am making a project but i don't know if you can call it 365 because that takes a lot of work and time. Considering my life and the situation in Iran and all the other things, it is hard but i like to take the time to do all my shots in a different perspective and use the HDR or panorama.
9. Would you do nude artistic? If yes, would you be playing the nude, or being the photographer?
i think the nature we take pictures of is nude and so are the buildings but i personally think peoples privates should stay private :D
10. Why did before some of your photos have vignetting? Were they natural like that or did you add that effect?
i think vignetting is very important on some pictures and it should be used with most images that have a certain focal point or an object in a point of view, so if you want to focus more on one subject i think using vignetting is the best way.
11. How come you press harder on a remote control when you know the battery is dead?
cause you want to shock the batteries back to life :D
You can see the second part of the interview at Ruth’s PB by clicking here: What in the world happened to Mehdi (onlymehdi)? Part. II
i am making a project but i don't know if you can call it 365 because that takes a lot of work and time. Considering my life and the situation in Iran and all the other things, it is hard but i like to take the time to do all my shots in a different perspective and use the HDR or panorama.
9. Would you do nude artistic? If yes, would you be playing the nude, or being the photographer?
i think the nature we take pictures of is nude and so are the buildings but i personally think peoples privates should stay private :D
10. Why did before some of your photos have vignetting? Were they natural like that or did you add that effect?
i think vignetting is very important on some pictures and it should be used with most images that have a certain focal point or an object in a point of view, so if you want to focus more on one subject i think using vignetting is the best way.
11. How come you press harder on a remote control when you know the battery is dead?
cause you want to shock the batteries back to life :D
You can see the second part of the interview at Ruth’s PB by clicking here: What in the world happened to Mehdi (onlymehdi)? Part. II
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interesting interview !!
finbarr · 2011-03-17: 16:12
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Great post.
joycephotography · 2011-03-17: 17:37
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Amazing to discover about our photobloggers!!
TIM927 · 2011-03-17: 19:14
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beautiful set !!!!!!!!!!!!
photodeclair · 2011-03-17: 19:32
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Interesting set
mystic1 · 2011-03-17: 23:14
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Great!
pandka · 2011-03-18: 09:53
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Interesting to read and to watch at this post.
Ryana · 2011-03-18: 12:34
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... .. ...... . . . . .. . . . . . ... . . . . . THANKS A MILLION
onlymehdi · 2011-03-18: 13:22
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Interesting interview!!
lookagain · 2011-03-18: 14:14
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adorei a perspectiva, viu?
azougue · 2011-03-18: 14:34
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I love this wonderful thing you two are doing. VERY interesting interview.. off for part 2 now..
caroleagle · 2011-03-18: 15:28
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Interesting !
helys · 2011-03-19: 05:08
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