Firooz Zahedi
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Firooz Zahedi (born on 1949) is an American photographer of Iranian descent.
Biography
Early years
Zahedi was born in Iran, but moved to London at the age of ten. At the age of twenty, he moved to the US, where he is living until now. He started his study at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. He served as a diplomat for a while after graduation, but it was his passion in art that led him to Corcoran School of Art.[1]
Los Angeles
He became friend with Andy Warhol and Elizabeth Taylor. Taylor invited him to be her personal photographer on her film projects.[2] He subsequently moved to Los Angeles, and started his professional carrier as a photographer.
Selected works
- Cover for magazines, such as TV Guide, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Town & Country, Time, and In Style
- Poster for films, such as Pulp Fiction, Edward Scissorhands, The Cable Guy, and Adam's Family
- Portraits of celebrities, such as Diane Keaton, Barbra Streisand, Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie, Paul Newman, John Travolta, and Leonardo DiCaprio[1]
wikipedia
Could someone please post a brief bio for this photographer preferably in the first post. Thanks! 
~PinkCouture
EDIT: Thank you, Mahi! I moved your bio post to post #1 
US Vanity Fair February 1991
"Spotlight: Gold Rush"
Model/Subject: Jennifer Jason Leigh
Photographer: Firooz Zahedi
Stylist: Vivian Turner
Hair: Peter Savic
Makeup: Joanne Gair
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US Vanity Fair February 1991
"The Born-Again Don"
Models/Subjects: Michael Franzese & Cammy García
Photographer: Firooz Zahedi
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US Vanity Fair September 1991
"Spotlight: Kensit on Ice"
Model/Subject: Patsy Kensit
Photographer: Firooz Zahedi
Hair & Makeup: Barbara Farman
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US Vanity Fair September 1991
"Spotlight: Stone Free"
Model/Subject: Sharon Stone
Photographer: Firooz Zahedi
Stylist: Jane Ross
Hair & Makeup: Angelo di Blase
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US Vanity Fair December 1991
"La Belle Bette"
Model/Subject: Bette Midler
Photographer: Firooz Zahedi
Stylist: Marina Schiano
Hair: Roberto Ramos
Makeup: Eugenia Weston
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