Ata Alishahi began developing his life long interest in photography at the age of 10 and from that point onward has been fascinated with the medium. His first subjects were character studies of friends, family and interesting people he encountered, but also the natural world. In particular, the young Alishahi focused his lens on rural and mountainous regions he loves. Being in the natural world, connecting with earth and heaven bring him the serenity visible in each image he creates.
The photographer is self taught, learning through many years of study, research, experimentation and experience not only the technical aspects of photography and computer, but the creative side: design and presentation. He enjoys exhibiting his work and talking with other creative people. Most importantly, he recreates what is beautiful and precious to him, sharing this vision of peace and serenity with others of similar vision.
Ata Alishahi has traveled worldwide, and makes his home in Ontario, Canada along with his wife and sons. He is available for commission work, photo restoration and photo retouching. .