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Mahmud Tareq Hassan Khan (born 23 September 1973) is a Norway-based Bangladeshi-born art photographer and academic. Known for his compelling visual storytelling across genres such as landscape, street, documentary, and travel photography, Khan has received multiple international photography awards. He is particularly recognized for his black and white photography, although he works extensively in color as well.

Early Life and Education Mahmud Tareq Hassan Khan was born on 23 September 1973 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. He developed an early interest in photography at the age of 14, when he received a Yashica Electro 35 film camera from his late father. This gift marked the beginning of his lifelong passion for photography.

Khan holds a PhD in Pharmacology, an MBA in Management, a Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm.), and a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm. Hons.). He moved to Norway and currently resides in Tromsø.

Academic Career Khan has worked primarily in academia since 2000, contributing to research and teaching in the fields of pharmacology and health sciences. His academic background informs his methodical approach to photography, combining scientific precision with artistic vision.

Photography Career Although primarily self-taught, Khan refined his photography through books, online courses, and tutorials—particularly on YouTube—as well as through trial and error. He officially began converting his long-standing passion into a semi-professional pursuit in recent years.

He works in a variety of genres, including:

Landscape

Street and Urban Life

Portrait and People

Travel and Documentary

Abstract and Reportage

Khan does not undertake commercial work and does not charge for his photography, focusing instead on personal expression and visual storytelling.

He shoots exclusively in uncompressed RAW format and uses Adobe Lightroom CC for post-processing. His camera gear includes:

Medium Format: Fujifilm GFX100s

Full Frame: Leica Q2 and Nikon Z7

APS-C: Fujifilm X100V, Ricoh GRIII

35mm Film: Nikon SLR He also maintains robust digital backups through SSDs and cloud storage (Synology).

Exhibitions and Awards Khan has received numerous international photography awards, including:

European Photography Awards (2022): 1 Platinum, 8 Gold, 1 Honourable Mention

London Photography Awards (2023): 2 Platinum, 7 Gold, 1 Honourable Mention

Budapest International Photography Awards (2022): Gold Medal

New York Photography Awards (2022): 6 Silver, 4 Honourable Mentions

Dodho Color Awards (2022): Finalist, featured in Color Book 2022

Photocrowd: 43+ international photo awards

Publications Khan’s photography has been featured in numerous international magazines and photo journals. Selected publications include:

Dodho Magazine – “Stories Behind the Stories”

AuraDynamics – Stories Behind the Stories

Inframe Magazine, Hunter Magazine, Taurus, Artego, Artells, Photohouse, World Encounter, The First, Coral Avenue, and others.

Some notable photo essays and features include:

“Scandinavian Landscapes”

“Mothers”

“Home at Arctic”

“Fishermen’s Life in Sundarban”

“Portrait of Arctic Urbanism”

“Streets of Dhaka”

Interviews and Media Appearances Interviewed as an artist-in-residence in MUSE Magazine, New York

Featured in Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art, Barcelona (forthcoming)

Personal Life Khan resides in Tromsø, Norway. He travels extensively, often blending personal exploration with photographic projects. Though he has no fixed ongoing photographic project, he frequently develops series from spontaneous or candid captures during his travels.

Online Presence Instagram – @mahmudsfotoart

Facebook – Mahmud’s FotoArt

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