ABOUT SITA

Sita is an Iranian American self-taught freelance photographer, author, and translator with a passion for representing women's experiences in contemporary Islamic Iranian society. Born in Tehran, Iran, Sita now divides her time between Vienna, Austria and Boston, USA.Sita explore the relationship between women and the religious and cultural value systems in Islamic countries. Mostly focusing around themes of gender, identity, and society. Sita's educational background includes, a Bachelor's degree in International Relations, and a Master's degree in Marketing. However, her true passion lies in photography, where she strives to capture the complex relationship between Iranian women and the world around her in a sensitive way. In addition to her photography work, Sita is also an accomplished translator, particularly from English to Persian. Her fifth book, titled "How to be an Artist," was recently published in Tehran. Through her writing and translation work, Sita hope to inspire and empower individuals to pursue their passions, no matter their background or circumstances.