Javid Nikpour, born 1976 in Tehran, Iran, is a documentary and sports photographer focusing on less-noticed stories, narrating them from a personal perspective. Serving as the photo manager for Iranian photographers in several Olympic and Asian Games, he holds an Art first-grade diploma, equivalent to a PhD in Art. In 2016, he founded Podium Photos Group, emphasizing personal narrative and sport documentary photography, particularly capturing social issues within the world of sports.

Awards:

  • 2023: Showcased at the prestigious Rencontres d’Arles Photography Festival – Night of the Year event in Arles, France.
  • 2022: 1st Place of IPPY (Iran Press Photo of the Year) in Sport Story
  • 2019: Grand Prix and 1st Place of the Paris Sport Photo Festival
  • 2019: 1st Place of IPPY (Iran Press Photo of the Year) in Sport Story
  • 2018: 1st Place of IPPY (Iran Press Photo of the Year) in Sport Single Photo
  • 2016: Award of Excellence in the 73rd POYi (Pictures of the Year International)
  • 2016: The Best Place in the 8th Fadjr International Festival of Visual Arts
  • 2015: 1st Place of the Istanbul Photo Awards in Sports Story
  • 2015: 3rd Place of the Istanbul Photo Awards in Sports Story
  • 2009: Recognition as a Top Member of the Eleventh Iran Photo Biennial
  • 2009: 1st Place in the Photo Sports Festival of Iran