Forough Yavari is a Melbourne-based visual artist, fine art portrait and fashion photographer, and educator. Born in Iran during the revolution and raised amid the turmoil of war, she found solace in art from a young age. This early passion led her to study painting at university, where she developed a strong foundation in composition, storytelling, and later, video art.

With over two decades of experience in the arts and photography industries, Forough established her photography business in 2013, blending her fine art background with her photographic practice. Since relocating to Australia in 2011, she has created work that intricately explores human narratives, drawing deeply from her diverse cultural heritage and lived experiences.

Her imagery reflects a synthesis of artistic roots and contemporary technique, capturing themes of resilience, identity, and emotional depth. Forough has earned numerous accolades, including being a two-time winner of the International Portrait Photographer of the Year, a two-time Grand Award winner at WPPI, a two-time Grand Award winner at The Portrait Masters, the winner of the Advertising & Fashion category in Capture magazine, and a finalist in both the National Portrait Gallery and the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, along with many national and international awards.

In recent years, her artistic practice has expanded beyond photography to include large-scale sculptures, installations, and video art. Through these works, she continues to push the boundaries of visual storytelling, capturing the layered emotional landscapes that define her personal and artistic journey.

  • Master of Photography III - The Icon International Photography Awards
  • Master of Photography II (Distinction) - NZIPP, New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography
  • Master of Photography - AIPP, Australian Institute of Professional Photography
  • Master of Photography - The Portrait Masters

Website: www.foroughyavari.com   /    https://www.foroughyavari.com.au/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/foroughyavari/  - https://www.instagram.com/forough_photo/  
Email: forough.yavari@fyphotography.com.au

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