ZARVANVISUALS
In ancient Iranian mythology, before Hormozd and Ahriman came into being, there was Zarvan: boundless time, a silence holding the possibility of everything. Out of a pause of a thousand years, light was born; and at the close of that same pause, a brief doubt brought darkness into being as well. Light and darkness both rose from a single threshold.
Our approach at Zarvan Visuals begins at that threshold — where the image separates from the flow of time and takes on a lasting presence. We translate this pause, this border between light and darkness, and this possibility of presence into a visual language for the present day.
This way of seeing is rooted in the documentation of historical and artistic works: an exacting school, faithful to light, to precision, and to the honesty of seeing. That same discipline runs through all of our work today — from industrial and advertising photography, architecture and portraiture to video production, virtual tours and exhibitions, 3D modeling and AI imaging.
We draw the story of a brand and its subject out of time, and give it an identity that endures.
Professional Memberships
- Member of the Photographic Society of Iran (since 2010)
- Member of FIAP (International Federation of Photographic Art, France)
International Awards & Honors
- First Prize, The Print Circuit of Georgia – The Norga, United States (2010)
- Selected artist, 15° Gran Tour delle Colline – International Circuit of Digital Images, Italy (2010)
- Selected artist, Black & White Through Creative Eyes – The 6th Emirates Photography Competition, UAE (2011); work published in the official festival book
Notable Projects
Cultural Heritage & Museums
- Documentation and photography of the artifacts and treasures of the Astaneh Museum
- Production of a virtual tour of the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Masumeh
- Documentation and photography of the artifacts and treasures of the Imam Ali Museum
- Collaboration with Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization
- Documentation of the Fin Complex and historical sites of Kashan, in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Organization
- Collaboration with several private museums and collections
- Collaboration with art galleries on photography and documentation of exhibited works
- Collaboration with art and history publishers, producing images for specialized books and collections
Social Documentary
- Collaboration with the State Welfare Organization of Iran; documentary photography of individuals with intellectual-physical disabilities (2006–2026)
Jury & Judging Activities
- Jury member, Navid Photo Festival
- Jury member, multiple editions of photography festivals and biennials
Exhibitions
- Solo exhibition “Madness” (2011)
- Solo exhibition “The Leafless Garden” (2011)
- Solo exhibition “Earthen Jars” (2010)
- Solo exhibition “Historic Houses” (2016)
- Participation in two group exhibitions in the United States (2010)
- Participation in numerous group photography exhibitions (2010–2019)
Technical Specialization
- Industrial and advertising photography
Best Picture Award _ USA
2010
Featured Works Award _ Italy
2010
Selected Works Award _ Emirates
2011