Biography

Md. Zobayer Hossain Joati, as known as, Zobayer Joti is a Freelance Photographer from Dhaka, Bangladesh. After finishing his Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Engineering, his passion for photography led him to a professional diploma in Photography from Counter Foto. His works follow Documentary and Fine Art practices that concentrate on different socio-political issues, gender equality, cultural norms, and underrepresented communities.
Education
Counter Foto - A Center for Visual Arts
2 Years Professional Photography Program || 2019 - 2023
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET)
Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (ETE) || 2014-2018
Rajuk Uttara Model College
Higher School Certificate (HSC) in Science Group || 2011 - 2013
Rajuk Uttara Model School & College
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in Science Group || 2009 - 2011
Achievements
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The Alexia Student Grant Recipient, 2023, New York, USA
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Award of Excellence, Spot News, Pictures of The Year (POY) Asia 2023
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Shortlisted, Best Work by an Emerging Photographer, The Felix Schoeller Photo Award 2023, Germany
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Inception Grant Solo Show Awardee, Inception Grant 2023, India
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1st Prize, ART OF LIGHT 2023, Sylhet Agricultural University Photographic Society (SAUPS), Bangladesh
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3rd Prize, The 5th Silk Road & Young Dreams Photography Contest, China
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Judges Choice, Student Photojournalist of the Year, The BarTur Photo Award 2022. Germany
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Finalist, Vantage Point 10, Sharjah Art Foundation, UAE
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Young Author Prize, Educando la Mirada 2022, Spain
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8th Place, Words in Images 2022, Austria
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Award of Excellence, Cultural Practice, Pictures of The Year (POY) Asia 2022
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Shortlisted, Young Portfolio Acquisition 2022, Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts (KMoPA), Japan
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Finalist, The W. Eugene Smith Grant for Student Photographers 2021, USA
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Shortlisted, Student Category, The BarTur Photo Award 2021, Germany
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Shortlisted, Documentary & Photojournalism, Siena International Photo Awards 2021, Italy
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Shortlisted, Open Category, Siena Creative Photo Awards 2020, Italy
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Finalists, Single Category, London Street Photography Festival 2020
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Shortlisted, Black and White Category, Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) 2019-2020, UAE
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FIAP Honorable Mention Award, Black and White Category, Orhan Holding 15th international Photography Contest, Turkey
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Grand Prize, National Photography Competition and Exhibition 2019, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KEUT) Photographic Society, Bangladesh
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Finalist, Montanha Pico Festival 2019, Portugal
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Convener's Choice, Public Health Photo Contest 2019, Bangladesh
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Finalist, Chania International Photo (CIP) Festival 2018, Chania, Greece
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National Photography Competition & Exhibition (NPCE) Special Award 2017, Rajuk College Photography Club, Bangladesh
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2nd prize, National Photography Competition 2016, Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, People’s Republic of Bangladesh
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35+ National photography group exhibitions (printed) in Bangladesh
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Portfolio feature at various international photographic platforms and online news portals of more than 10 countries.
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ISSUE 2462 - JUNE 2022, MARIKA Magazine, a New York-based international fashion magazine
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Vol 2, Issue 8, Sep. 2021, Docu Magazine, a Finland-based documentary photography magazine
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Spring Issue 2021, ZEKE Magazine, a USA-based international documentary photography magazine
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January 14, 2021, SHOUT, The Daily Star
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8th issue, LIGHT, a New York-based journal of Fine Art Photography & Poetry
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Magazine MiratecArts dez 2018-março 2019, Portugal
Courses / Workshops / Masterclasses
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Three-days "Photojournalism Masterclass" conducted by Altaf Qadri
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Portfolio Review with National Geographic organized by Indian Photo Festival 2023
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Portfolio Review with Lucía Vázquez organized by FotoFuturo Lab
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"Introduction to Documentary Photography" workshop conducted by Saiful Huq Omi
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5th International Students' Exchange Program between Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira and Counter Foto - A Center for Visual Arts conducted by Abir Abdullah
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International Photo Editing Workshop with National Geographic, organized by Indian Photo Festival 2021
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Reuters Training Course: Introduction to Digital Journalism
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Foundation Photography Course, Pathshala South Asian Media Institute
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Basic Photography Course, Pathshala South Asian Media Institute