Bora Shamlo

Dedicated and energetic photographer

Personal Info:
Dedicated and energetic photographer with 10 years’ extensive experience in custom and specialized photography; Competent in capturing high-quality images and organizing materials for photo shoots while displaying confidence and professionalism at all times. Participated and captured different types of photography including International film festivals, wildlife, political event, riots and many other events. I am knowledgeable and able to use advanced photography equipment and tools. I am flexible and adapted to all different types of environments.

Areas of expertise:

  • Photographic equipments

  • Camera setting

  • Lens adjustment

  • Inventory maintenance

  • Editing

  • Image processing

Additional Information

I am currently working as a freelance photographer for the German agency snapshot-photography at the office of President Masoud Barzani, President of the Iraq Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).

I attended the CRACOW FASHION WEEK. Krakow –Poland 05/12/03/2016

June 20/2014 I opened a Photo exhibit in Kawargost Syrian refugees’ camp for International Refugee Day.

Photo Exhibition July 6, 2014for IDP’s in Bakhirk IDP’s Camp.

February 2015 to 24 March Exhibition (Terror don’t hide my smile) in Both City Erbil and Sulaimaniyah

Attended and participated the 70th Venice International Film Festival in August 2013, as an acting Photographer in Venice, Italy.

Participated in the exhibition in Rome, Italy December 2013 for the 10th Venice Movie Stars Photography Award, 28 August – 7 September 2013 Venice Movie Stars

I attended the 62 Berlin International Film Festivals in February 2012 as Acting Photographer.

I attended The 63 Berlin International Film Festival in February 2013 as Acting Photographer.

I attended   The 56th BFI London Film Festival in October 2012 as Acting Photographer.

I attended   The 56th BFI London Film Festival in October 2013 as Acting Photographer.

Exhibition 20-23 I opened a Photo exhibit in Suleymania, Kurdistan,

Bora Shamlo Photo exhibition 20-24, 2012 in Erbil, Iraq.

I attended the 11th Marrakech International Film Festival in December 2011 as Acting Photographer.

I attended the 12th Marrakech International Film Festival in December 2012 as Acting Photographer and,

I am also a freelance writer. I write articles in Kurdish, for Kurdish local press.