The Moments Collection

The collection is not bound by geography, yet is deeply connected to the places it portrays. From the sunlit shores of Lago di Garda to the busy streets of Istanbul, these photographs transcend the physical to evoke something universal. Armin’s approach balances spontaneity with precision, letting scenes unfold naturally while waiting for the right interplay of light, form and movement to emerge.

Running through the collection is a tension between the familiar and the unfamiliar, introducing a sense of the uncanny. Istanbul, for example – a city Armin had never visited before – welcomed him with textures and surroundings that felt deeply recognisable, echoing elements of his Iranian heritage.

Having never been to Iran himself, this made the experience even more profound – a place unknown yet intimately known to him. This duality, both foreign and familiar, imbues his images with a rich narrative quality, evoking both memory and an air of mystery.

Through his lens, ordinary moments – a man with a parrot, tree branches at dusk, a boy suspended in motion – transform into narratives rich with texture and intrigue. These photographs become an open dialogue, prompting the viewer to explore their own interpretations of the stories they tell.

The Moments Collection is an invitation to pause and appreciate the world’s quieter stories. With each photograph painstakingly developed in the darkroom, the series carries the weight of time and care, offering not just a snapshot but an enduring impression.

These are works that invite you to weave your own memories and meaning into their frames, reminding us that photography is as much about what we bring to an image as what we see within it.