SHAYAN ASGHARNIA

Shayan Asgharnia (b. 1989) is an editorial and advertising photographer. 

From Vice President Kamala Harris to Lady Gaga, the New York Times to Showtime Network, Asgharnia is known for capturing the intrigue, magnetism and depth in his subjects, creating a connection between them and the viewer. 

Born in Iran, raised in Texas, he currently lives in Los Angeles with his dog, Cher, and cat, Blueberry.

He’s friendlier than he looks.

Bambi, rescued fawn, photographed at Sweetbriar Nature Center, Long Island, NY, 2023

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Fariborz, Hahn's Macaw, Los Angeles, 2023

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Guinness, Eurasian Eagle-Owl, photographed at Avian Behavior, Escondido, CA, 2022

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Teacup, East African Crowned Crane, photographed at Avian Behavior, Escondido, CA, 2022

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Baby, Female Green Iguana Yucca Valley, CA 2020

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Albino Western Diamondback Yucca Valley, CA 2020

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Birdie, rabbit Los Angeles, CA 2021

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Oliver, Pot-Bellied Pig Echo Park, CA 2019

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Spunky, Lutino Cockatiel, photographed at Foster Parrots, Hope Valley, RI, 2021

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Sakana, Duckling, photographed at Love Always Sanctuary, Sun Valley, CA 2018

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Uku, duckling, photographed at Love Always Sanctuary, Sun Valley, CA 2018

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Daisy Mae, Details; Hyacinth Macaw, photographed at Foster Parrots Hope Valley, RI 2021

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Sam, Hedgehog, photographed at Hannigan Hedgehog HQ Chicago, Illinois 2021

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Vok, photographed at the Gibbon Conservation Center Santa Clarita, CA 2019

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Sulfur Butterfly Wing, photographed at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 2023

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Biggie, Loggerhead Sea Turtle, photographed at UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC, 2022

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Pepper's hand, photographed at the Gibbon Conservation Center Santa Clarita, CA 2019

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Male Shoebill Stork Dallas, TX 2021

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Sam, Hedgehog, photographed at Hannigan Hedgehog HQ Chicago, Illinois 2021

Photography
UNFRAMED | FRAMED
17.25” x 25.25” $1,800 | $1,950 29.5” x 35.5" $4,000 | $4,350 46" x 56" $9,250 | $10,000

Rain of birds and Flowers, 2022

Acrylic on paper
22 x 30 in