Baran Ataei (b. 1997) is an Iranian U.S.-based photographer engaging in interdisciplinary arts. Her artistic journey began during her bachelor studies, where photography emerged as a medium to uncover truth and understand her own identity.

Currently, as an MFA student at UW-Madison, Her work delves into the emotions of emigration, familial ties, and surviving sexual assault. Focusing on censorship and exploring the complexities of being both subject and object, Baran's art exceeds traditional photography, seeking to provoke thought and challenge victimization; she utilizes art as a powerful tool to see how art-making aids in recovering from the damage inflicted by trauma.