Hashayar Javaheri, an Iranian Instagram photographer, has been capturing the diverse culture and daily struggles of people living in the southern Caspian Sea region, particularly in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province, where he has lived for over a decade since his mid-teens. Despite being only 24 years old, Javaheri's skill in composition and his use of light and shadow are adept, often capturing 'stolen moments' of subdued emotions in his subjects. His work focuses on the rich cultural lifestyle distinct from central and southern Iran and highlights the economic challenges and poverty prevalent in the area.