May 8 - Valley Stream - Valley Stream, NY, USA

Parisa is 6 years old and was born on Long Island. She is my friends' daughter.

Mar. 20 - Prospect Heights - Brooklyn, NY, USA

Ramin Talaie, just turned 45 today. Yes, this is a self-portrait. I was born in Tehran, Iran on this day. Today is the first day of spring and the start of Persian new year known as Nawruz. Happy new year, and spring!

Feb. 12 - Brooklyn Heights - Brooklyn, NY, USA

Amy Sahba, 28, was born in Verona, Italy to an Iranian father and an American mother. Amy is a news gatherer and loves doing crafty projects around the house. Just today she made a knit cap for her husband.