Nafise Motlaq

Nafise Motlaq is an Iranian documentary photographer based in Istanbul. With PhD in mass communication, she also works as a senior lecturer at the Department of New Media of Nişantaşı University. 

Nafise started her career as a photojournalist in Iran before moving to Malaysia to continue her studies in journalism. Her documentary photography projects are mostly focused on social issues, women and children. 

Her first photo book titled "A Give Path" published in 2010 in Malaysia. Her photographs have been presented in more than numerous countries and covered by distinguished media including BBC, CNN, Arte, the Slate, New Republic, Der Spiegel, etc. “20 best Asian Women Photographers”, “International Photography Awards”, “Lens Culture 50 Top Emerge Talents” are some of her awards in photography.