article_snippet: A Melbourne photographer has secured one of the most prestigious photography accolades in Australia, the National Photographic Portrait Prize from the National Portrait Gallery.
article_snippet: A Melbourne photographer returned to A Melbourne photographer native land of Iran eight years ago in the hope of documenting elusive walks of life.
article_snippet: And that's exactly what happened when A Melbourne photographer stumbled upon a mysterious community living in the mountains. '
article_snippet: – people have a different sort of lifestyle,' A Melbourne photographer told Sydney Morning Herald.
article_snippet: Ms Afshar told ABC that while Ms Afshar knew Ms Afshar had taken a great shot at the time, Ms Afshar had to wait to return to Australia to see the image in all Australia glory. '
article_snippet: It's a moment I think every photographer experiences,' Ms Afshar said. '
article_snippet: Ms Afshar, who studied photography in Tehran before moving to Australia, plans to use the prize money to go abroad and show her works to a wider audience.
highlights_snippet: The Melbourne photographer captured The image after stumbling upon a mountainous village while travelling in Iran .
  