I am an American-Iranian editorial and documentary photographer based in Chicago, Illinois-USA. I retired as an attorney a few years ago and I decided to pick up photography, again. Becoming a photographer has was a desire of mine since I was ten years old and was walking around with a plastic camera my dad had given me. As a documentary photographer my attention is drawn to the cultural, social and political landscape of our society and I photograph people and stories I find important. I see my camera as a tool that gives me a way to go places and to explore the world and issues that would have otherwise remained a mystery to me. Photography is and has been a perpetual learning experience.
My photographs have been published in various national and international magazines and periodicals including:
The New York Times' Lens Blog
Investor's Business Daily
Crain's Business Journal
Today's Chicago Woman
CNN
Zeke Magazine
Corriere Della Serra
French Morning
Photo District News
CBS Chicago
Interview Magazine
Time
To inquire about my availability and to discuss assignments please contact me directly or through Polaris Images.
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