Iran

As you flip through the pages of this photo collection from my 2012 trip to Iran, you'll see a country on the cusp of change. Iran was beginning to open up to the world, and its people were eager to engage with visitors from other countries. During my stay, I spent a lot of time time with local families, getting to know them and their way of life. I captured moments of hospitality, warmth, and curiosity that characterize the Iranian people.

Life at the Top. A Kurdish family in Uraman Takht village.
Life at the Top. A Kurdish family in Uraman Takht village.
Man packs freshly harvested walnuts, as he prepares to bring them to market.
Man packs freshly harvested walnuts, as he prepares to bring them to market.
Students take a break from hitting the books to hit the volleyball on their school playground.
Students take a break from hitting the books to hit the volleyball on their school playground.
Abyaneh village, known as one of the most picturesque destinations in Iran.
Abyaneh village, known as one of the most picturesque destinations in Iran.
The Esfahan bridge not only spans the Zayandeh River, but also serves as a gathering place for young people to relax and socialize.
The Esfahan bridge not only spans the Zayandeh River, but also serves as a gathering place for young people to relax and socialize.
At this private party in Iran, women are able to dress in outfits that may not conform to traditional Islamic dress codes.
At this private party in Iran, women are able to dress in outfits that may not conform to traditional Islamic dress codes.
Cheers to Creativity: This homemade arak, the only type of alcohol readily available in Iran.
Cheers to Creativity: This homemade arak, the only type of alcohol readily available in Iran.
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