Reza Deghati was born in Tabriz, Iran, in 1952.

When he was only 14 years old, he has

begun to learn photography. At first, he has taken pictures of his own country-its people
and its architecture. When he was 25, he has been decided to become a professional
photographer. During a demonstration, he has been asked by a French news agency to
take photos. He only shot one and a half rolls of film (instead of the usual 20 to 40), but his
photos has been published in Paris Match (France), Stern (Germany), and Nezosweek
(U.S.A). Reza, as he has been known professionally, had covered several wars, and he
has been wound on assignment. Among all his assignments, the project dearest to his
heart is photographing children, who he has been called "the real victims of war." He has
been donated those photos to humanitarian organizations. When he was being
interviewed by an interviewer, he was asked to give advice on wanting to be a
photojournalist. Reza replied, "There is a curtain between the photographer and the
subject unless the photographer is able to break through it. Open your heart to them so they
know you care."Today Reza Deghati lives in Paris. His photos has been widely
distributed in more than 50 countries around the world, and his work has been
published in National Geographic as well as many other internationally famous magazines
and newspapers.