Iranian photographer awarded at Canada’s Fine Shot Photo Festival
Iranian photographer Amirhossein Honarvar was awarded the Jury Commendation at the 2nd Fine Shot Photo Salon in Canada for his image of an elderly giveh maker, a traditional Iranian footwear artisan, working at his bench.
Honarvar, who also collaborates with Iran’s Handicrafts Department under the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts captured the moment in a dimly lit workshop. The photo was selected from entries submitted by artists across more than 45 countries, including the United States, Germany, Australia, France, Italy, China and Brazil, ILNA reported.
The festival is held under the auspices of the Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique (FIAP), a global body recognized by UNESCO.
Seven other works by Honarvar were also accepted by the festival’s jury, several of which spotlight elements of Iranian handicraft. The photographer, who has won 24 international awards to date, holds two honorary distinctions from FIAP. Some of his pieces are part of the permanent collection at the Musée de l’Élysée in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Honarvar’s winning shot was described by judges as “intimate” and “timeless,” paying homage to disappearing crafts. “Documenting these fading traditions is a duty,” the photographer said. “It’s not just about beauty—it’s about memory.”
Fine Shot has built a name for itself as a high-profile showcase of visual storytelling rooted in cultural identity and human connection. The 2025 edition wrapped up in Toronto on July 15.