A guide for Photography in Iran Photography in Iran is one of the subjects that is rarely talked about in a specialized way. Most of the articles and posts related to photography in Iran introduce Iran's best places for photography on Instagram or other social media. The audiences of these articles are mostly people who travel to Iran for sightseeing and take photographs with mobile cameras. While for photographers or travelers who are specialists in photography, this information is not practical. In this photography guide to Iran, we will review the different types of photography that are possible in the country, and we also introduce the best locations and times for each category. In addition, you will find more useful information regarding this purpose in the Photography Section of our blog. Our specialized Iran Photography Tours are designed for photographers who are looking for technical photography travel in different locations of the vast country of Iran. Portrait Photography If you are a portrait photographer and inserted in traveling to an unusual destination with varied people, Iran should be on your travel photography list. With a wide diversity of various ethnicities, Iran offers perfect pictures for your people photography portfolio. This diversity brings a lot of variety with itself such as many subcultures with their own lifestyle, clothes, racial backgrounds, and beliefs. One of the best subjects for this type are nomads who have kept their way of life intact in the modern days. Tribes like the Kurds (Iranian Kurdistan), Turkmens, the Balooch, Afghans, Bakhtiari nomads, Azaris, Arabs, Taleshis, and Qashqais are the most noticeable ones. They are living in different corners and provinces of Iran which are mostly located around Iran's borders with the neighboring countries. You could also see these ethnic groups with similar customs in the countries of
A guide for Photography in Iran Photography in Iran is one of the subjects that is rarely talked about in a specialized way. Most of the articles and posts related to photography in Iran introduce Iran’s best places for photography on Instagram or other social media. The audiences of these articles are mostly people who
Travel to Iran for Photography in Turkmen Plains Iran offers plenty of unexplored regions which are perfect for photographers who would like to travel to Iran for photography, and Iranian Turkmen regions and especially Golestan province is one of them. The Turkmen region of Iran is a part of Golestan province which is located in northeastern Iran in the south of Turkmenistan country. Turkmens speak the Turkic language and they have different sub-branch tribes speaking different dialects. Turkmen people live in different countries of Turkmenistan, northeast Iran, northeastern and northwestern Afghanistan, and neighboring parts of Central Asia. Their population is about 6 million at the beginning of the 21st century and about one-third of the total population lives in Iran. Turkmen Sahra is the name of the Turkmen territory of Golestan province which is an ideal destination for those who travel to Iran for photography. The most important cities of Turkmen Sahra is Gonbad, Aqqala, Kalaleh, Maraveh Tappeh, Gomishan, and Bandar Torkaman. There are many important reasons that attract travel photographers to travel to this part of Iran. Here are some of the main ones. Climate and Weather of Golestan The territory of Turkmenistan reminds us of arid weather while the Turkmen region of Iran has a different climatic condition. The climate of this region is affected by the Caspian Sea weather system from the west, surrounded by the eastern part of the Alborz Mountain range from the south and east, and connected to the arid weather of Turkmenistan in the north. In addition, the dense Hyrcanian forests (UNESCO) in the southern part of Golestan, between the plain in the north and the Alborz Range in the south, have provided favorable weather for traveling to this strategic point in Iran. The pleasant weather of this region enables a longer
Travel to Iran for Photography in Turkmen Plains Iran offers plenty of unexplored regions which are perfect for photographers who would like to travel to Iran for photography, and Iranian Turkmen regions and especially Golestan province is one of them. The Turkmen region of Iran is a part of Golestan province which is located in
Iran Photography Photography in Iran can be one of the most important reasons for your trip to Iran if you have enough information about the biodiversity of the country and the various ethnic groups in Iran. Depending on the type of photography, the travel time, and the duration of your trip to Iran, you will have different choices. Most photographers have no idea about the opportunities Iran offers for photography compared with other neighboring countries in the Middle East and west of Asia. If you are interested in anthropology, a great variety of ethnicities living in Iran would provide you with amazing opportunities to capture various portraits for people photography. If you are interested in Nature and Landscape Photography, the huge size of the country and the variety of climates create multi-type landscapes for photography. Encircling numerous spectacular mountains above 4000 m with spectacular landscapes, vast two deserts of Dsht-e Kavir and Lut, thousands of kilometers of coastlines in the Persian Gulf, Oman Sea, and the Caspian Sea, Hyrcanian UNESCO Forests, Turkmen plain, and huge size of Iran plateau give an extraordinary example of the varied landscapes of Iran for your favorite type of photography. In this article, we explain the opportunities and the best regions for people and landscape photography in Iran. People/ Portraits Photography Iran has 7 various destinations for photography of people which is equal to traveling to 7 different counties for people photography. If you see the map below, you will understand this fact for your special travel photography. Iran is the only destination in the world that allows you to have different ethnicities and nations all together in one country. In western countries, many people immigrate from different countries to make cosmopolitan cities, but the people do not belong to those countries. Here
Iran Photography Photography in Iran can be one of the most important reasons for your trip to Iran if you have enough information about the biodiversity of the country and the various ethnic groups in Iran. Depending on the type of photography, the travel time, and the duration of your trip to Iran, you will
Iran Turkmen Plains Golestan Province Tourist Highlights Stretching across Golestan Province in northeastern Iran, the Turkmen Plains (Dasht-e Turkmen) offer a captivating blend of vast grasslands, nomadic traditions, and unique biodiversity. This lesser-known region is home to the Turkmen people, whose vibrant culture—seen in their handwoven carpets, spirited horse games (Buzkashi), and distinctive yurt dwellings—adds rich authenticity to the landscape. The plains merge seamlessly with the Golestan National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, where visitors can spot rare wildlife like the Persian leopard and wild sheep. Ideal for off-the-beaten-path adventures, the Turkmen Plains invite travelers to experience horseback riding, nomadic homestays, and the annual Turkmen Silk and Spice Festival. Whether you’re a culture enthusiast or a nature lover, this frontier region promises an unforgettable glimpse into Iran’s diverse heritage. Golestan province is one of the untraveled routes of Iran offering a wide range of attractions, activities, and tourist highlights. It is located in the southeast of the Caspian Sea, and southern part of Turkmenistan country. Golestan means the land of flowers. The rural parts of this province are rich in flora and fauna, and you will be amazed at its variety of animal and plant species. In fact, Golestan province is one of the greenest parts of Iran. Golestan Main Tourist Highlights Golestan National Park Golestan National Park is one of the tourist highlights of Golestan province which enjoys remarkable ecosystem diversity. There is a large variety of wildlife in the park, and a huge variety of birds live there. Golestan National Park is the largest and oldest national park in Iran. The park is a protected area managed by the Iranian Environmental Organization. Along with the natural attractions, there are many other historical and cultural attractions in Golestan province too. Gonbad-e Qabus (UNESCO) Gonbad-e Qabus also
Iran Turkmen Plains Golestan Province Tourist Highlights Stretching across Golestan Province in northeastern Iran, the Turkmen Plains (Dasht-e Turkmen) offer a captivating blend of vast grasslands, nomadic traditions, and unique biodiversity. This lesser-known region is home to the Turkmen people, whose vibrant culture—seen in their handwoven carpets, spirited horse games (Buzkashi), and distinctive yurt dwellings—adds
Iran Bakhtiari Nomads From ancient times, the human being has always sought different ways to adapt himself to natural and climatic situations and geographical limitations. Iran, as one of the vast oldest cradles of civilization, embraces a wide range of climatic conditions settled by various ethnic groups. The diversity is so amazing that it is no wonder if you can still witness one of the oldest kinds of lifestyle, the nomadic life. Living and migrating in the two main Iran mountain ranges, Alborz and Zagros (the longest), has taught the nomadic tribes how to adjust themselves to the harsh mountainous conditions and consume sustainably the environmental resources. Among different Iran nomadic tribes, Bakhtiari nomads form the largest surviving nomadic tribe in the Zagros Mountains. Lush forests, rough rivers, fertile pastures as well as harsh climatic conditions through different times of the year have pushed Bakhtiari nomads to practice a nomadic lifestyle that is proper to this geographical area. Here, you will find all the information you need to know if you are planning to travel to Iran for an authentic experience of living among the Bakhtiari nomadic tribe. Short History of Iran Bakhtiari Nomads Among numerous groups of ethnicities and nomadic tribes in vast Iran, Bakhtiari (also Bakhtiyari) Lur tribe is the largest group that still migrates seasonally to overcome the harsh conditions in the Zagros ranges. There are different theories about who Bakhtiaris are. According to Zoroastrian mythology and Shahnameh (the epic poem of the kings and heroic tales of ancient Persia), the Lurs (meaning nomadic) are the descendants of the people who could escape from the demon Zahhak. They took refuge in Zardkuh (Zardkooh) and Kuhrang and named themselves Bakhtiar (meaning fortunate bearer) because they could survive. Today, many historians arguably agree Bakhtiari people are originally
Iran Bakhtiari Nomads From ancient times, the human being has always sought different ways to adapt himself to natural and climatic situations and geographical limitations. Iran, as one of the vast oldest cradles of civilization, embraces a wide range of climatic conditions settled by various ethnic groups. The diversity is so amazing that it is
Photography of Iranian Bakhtiari Nomads Iran with many different ethnicities and nomad tribes is home to various types of people who have different races, faces, cultures, and languages. Iran Nomadic Tribes is one of Iran’s traveling highlights compared with their neighbors in the Middle East. It's very fascinating for photographers who are looking for an unusual destination. Bakhtiari Nomadic Tribe is one of the main tribes of Iran’s nomads who live in the west of Iran in the central part of the Zagros mountains range. This special region of the country belongs to the three provinces of Khuzestan, Lorestan, and Charmahal and Bakhtiari in Iran. The region is wonderful for the Photography of Iranian Bakhtiari Nomads for the two types of Landscape and People photography in Iran. People Photography Bakhtiari people are one of the major nomadic tribes in the country still living in the mountains with their families and animals. They still have their own traditional style that is very interesting for photography. The first subject of your photography will be Bakhtiari clothes, which will attract the photographers as soon as they enter the Bakhtiari region. The men have similar clothes with black loose pans “Dabit”, a black hat, a white jacket “Choogha” with special striped black lines that provide unique pictures for people photography. Taking pictures of the men is easy and they are so friendly with photography. The old men are the best for photography. Most of them have special photogenic faces that are very suitable for portrait photography. Their very serious and rough faces show their hard life in the mountains, which will create a different photograph in your photography. Women's clothes are very different and beautiful. They have colorful costumes and dresses that are made up of different components. They use a lot
Photography of Iranian Bakhtiari Nomads Iran with many different ethnicities and nomad tribes is home to various types of people who have different races, faces, cultures, and languages. Iran Nomadic Tribes is one of Iran’s traveling highlights compared with their neighbors in the Middle East. It’s very fascinating for photographers who are looking for an
Photography Travel in Sistan and Baluchistan, Iran Iran with vast properties along different ethnic groups and tribes is one of the most amazing countries for Photography travel. Traveling to Iran as a photographer gives you a special opportunity to see what is not possible as a general Iran visitor. Traveling to non-touristic areas, meeting original people who still keep their culture and clothes, seeing the spectacular landscape of mountains or deserts, and the historical monuments of ancient places, which date back to a few thousand years ago, provides an amazing subject for your photography travel in Iran. Sistan and Baluchistan province is one of a few Iran destinations you could travel to as a photographer and experience something different. The province is one of the biggest Iran states with 11% of the property in the country. But many people have no idea about the highlights of this amazing destination. In our travel blog, you can read about this destination in the post named Sistan and Baluchistan Travel Guide and Advises. Along with the attractions in this province for general visitors, you could also travel to this corner of Iran to capture and complete the photo gallery of your travel. After a few years of organizing different active tours, we traveled to this province in February 2020 and March 2021 only for research and photography to find the spots for photographers for their adventure travel. Our first photography trip was based on general photography in the two regions of Sistan in the northern part of the province, and Baluchistan on the southern side of this province. The photography type was a combination of Landscape Photography, monuments, and photography of people. But the second trip only focused on portrait photography in the Baluchistan region. We have visited many different
Photography Travel in Sistan and Baluchistan, Iran Iran with vast properties along different ethnic groups and tribes is one of the most amazing countries for Photography travel. Traveling to Iran as a photographer gives you a special opportunity to see what is not possible as a general Iran visitor. Traveling to non-touristic areas, meeting original
Photography Travel to Iran: Kurdistan & Hawraman Valley Iran is a vast country with many special destinations for travel photography. Depending on the type of your photography and your travel time, there are so many places you could travel to. Kurdish regions of Iran in the two provinces of Kurdistan and Kermanshah are the most exotic destinations in Iran for Photography. The amazing landscape of the mountains, the architecture of the houses in the villages, and the people with special costumes create a perfect destination for photographers around the world. Kurdish people's culture and lifestyle in the mountains in Hawraman valley in the heart of Zagros mountains have attracted many travelers' attention. Moreover, UNESCO registered the Cultural Landscape of Hawraman/Uramanats on the Iranian UNESCO world heritage sites in 2021. This destination is noticeable regarding three main aspects of photography: Landscape photography Portrait Photography Architecture photography In addition to the three above photography types in Iranian Kurdish regions, people's lifestyle who are living in the mountains, the Kurdish dance, their very famous musical instruments of Tanbur and Daf, and their long stories of Kurdish histories are other highlights of this region. There are a couple of annual festivals such as Pir Shaliar and Daf music performed in the Hawraman region. These traditional festivals are very interesting and attract many people from different countries annually for photography travel to Iran. The Kurdish women work together with men in the fields. They have had a hard life in the mountains and have fought against enemies for years. Besides all the above elements of the Iranian Kurdistan region, the hospitality of Kurdish people in the mountains, their simple life, their clothes, customs, food, and old traditions have made this region one of the new destinations of Iran for those who would like
Photography Travel to Iran: Kurdistan & Hawraman Valley Iran is a vast country with many special destinations for travel photography. Depending on the type of your photography and your travel time, there are so many places you could travel to. Kurdish regions of Iran in the two provinces of Kurdistan and Kermanshah are the most
Classic Route of Iran for Photography Iran is a very popular destination for photographers and photography fans. One of the most important reasons why Iran was added to the list of special travel destinations in the world was photography in Iran. With the rise of social media and its growing popularity around the world as well as the urgent need for creating unique content on various platforms, the number of influencers who travel to Iran has considerably increased in recent years. Many of them travel through the Classic Route of Iran for photography and explore some of Iran's UNESCO world heritage sites. They wish to take amazing photos of Iran's best locations. Iran is so vast and diverse in both cultural and natural attractions that it offers the best photography locations for Instagram or other image-based social media in all four seasons. If you are a specialist photographer, Iran offers you great impressive subjects and locations for most photography types. For those who are interested in Landscape and People Photography in Iran, there are various destinations like Kurdistan, Turkmen Plain, Baloochistan, Bakhtiari Nomadic Region, Persian Gulf and the islands, as well as the Azari Region of Iran, and Arabic tribes who live in the southwest of Iran in Khuzestan. Depending on your travel time and your interest, you could travel all year round to all the above regions of Iran in the Best Travel Time to Visit. If you are a generalist photographer or just enjoying travel photography and you are interested in exploring the Best of Iran, you should travel through Iran Classic Route. Iran is famous for historical and cultural attractions and the majority of travelers who are exploring Iran prefer to visit the main attractions of the country and pass through the 5 of Iran's main
Classic Route of Iran for Photography Iran is a very popular destination for photographers and photography fans. One of the most important reasons why Iran was added to the list of special travel destinations in the world was photography in Iran. With the rise of social media and its growing popularity around the world as
Photography Travel in Iran Iran is an amazing destination for photography and depending on your photography type there is so much to offer for experts in this field. The most important type we could mention are as below: 1- Landscape photography in Iran 2- Iran portrait photography 3- Architecture photography in Iran 4- On the Road Photography 5- Iran’s Tribes and nomads (and their lifestyle) Photography Along with the above main categories, there is also another topic for special interests like bird-watching and wildlife adventure photography in Iran and a much unrelated subject, Persian historical houses. Photography of events or special festivals is also another specific topic that many travelers come to Iran for. Some travelers are interested in these events but for photographers it’s a whole different story. Ashoora and Tasooa are the two main important religious ceremonies which are in the summer this year. On the 7 and 8 of August 2022. But every year those date move 12 days forward so, on 2023 the event would be 20 and 21 of July. In some towns, Ashoora and Tasooa ceremony and their special customs are totally different which is amazing for taking some out of this world shots. Along this ceremony, there are other historical ceremonies in Iran which is amazing for event photography as well. Pireh Shaliar is a traditional dance festival of Kurdish people in Howramanat and it is one of the best locations for traveling for photography. In Adventure Iran, we have done photography in all main categories and we have performed a few photography tours in different regions. Also, another important matter for photography is that you have to visit places when it’s not crowded and you have to have local information or special guides for the destination and the topic of your
Photography Travel in Iran Iran is an amazing destination for photography and depending on your photography type there is so much to offer for experts in this field. The most important type we could mention are as below: 1- Landscape photography in Iran 2- Iran portrait photography 3- Architecture photography in Iran 4- On the
