Ehsan is a media, communications and marketing expert, and studio director. He began his journey as a multidisciplinary media practitioner in 2010 and has since used storytelling through photography, video and design to communicate ideas and connect with communities.

Ehsan has been commissioned by leading companies and organisations for his refined aesthetic and commitment to purpose-driven work. His projects have been featured in high-profile publications such as The Guardian, Art New Zealand, Stuff, NZ Herald, NZ Lifestyle and Organic NZ Magazine.

Ehsan holds a PhD in Media Studies from Victoria University of Wellington, where he was the first student in Aotearoa to complete a practice-based doctoral project in the field. His doctoral research focused on collaborative visual storytelling, amplifying underrepresented voices through participatory media, an ethos that continues to guide his creative work. He also holds a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Tehran and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Software Engineering. This interdisciplinary foundation has enabled him to translate complex ideas into engaging, audience-centred narratives.

His contributions have been recognised through several awards, including the Wellington International Student Excellence Award in the Creativity category, the Postgraduate Research Excellence Award from Victoria University of Wellington, ARCC’s Employee of the Year in 2024, and the SHEED Award for Young Talented Photographer of Social Documentary in both 2012 and 2013.

Since 2019, Ehsan has produced more than ten major campaigns and exhibitions across Aotearoa, including My Life to Live, The Open Arms of Aroha, Memento, Here We Are, Woman, Life, Freedom, Here and Beyond, New Residents and Everyday People. His work often challenges stereotypical understandings of marginalised individuals and communities by amplifying their stories. These exhibitions have drawn attention from both the public and political leaders, for example, in 2019, My Life to Live was officially opened by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery and later toured nationally to catalyse change.