Shayan Shirali was born on 15 November 1989 in Isfahan. Although he initially studied electrical engineering, he went back to a passion of his, and studied cinematography at Sepehr University of Isfahan, and specialized in fashion photography, and is focusing on street fashion nowadays. Since his career began, he has participated in festivals across the world, including the Al Sani Festival in Qatar, and the Asahi Festival in Japan, where his work has been recognized and he has even won prizes Shayan came to Armenia for the first time in 2013 and has returned three times, as he is fond of our nation and its people, as well as the beautiful nature. Each time he comes he is inspired by the Mother Armenia statue and says that just by looking at her, he can feel the courage of the people and hardships they've had to endure. Besides his street fashion shoots, Shayan has enjoyed taking photographs of scenery and historical buildings in Armenia, although he will go back to Iran, with the intention of returning to Armenia to undertake further projects. He sees photography as an "an international art without geographical and cultural boundaries." Shayan says that photography does depend a lot on the photographer and their insight and talents. Although there are many limitations on fashion in his home country, Iran, he says that many fashion suppliers and photographers are making headway. Many of the fashion trends from Europe have made their way to Iran, which has been a great change. He also hopes to see changes in the photographic industry, where there can be no limitations and photographers are free to express themselves. He speaks of how fashion photography has developed so much, as marketing specialists have recognized how important creative commercial photography is to businesses. It is also a way for fashion photographers to express their work and make a living simultaneously. Fashion photography is Shayan's favorite, and he is fortunate to be working in an industry which he loves.