Fashion Photographer and Entrepreneur: Rony Sejaan
Born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1979 during the civil war, Rony Sejaan had to leave school at the age of 13, to earn a living working in a supermarket. At the age of 22, he started his University studies in Marketing & Advertising at the Lebanese American University, earning his bachelor's degree while working with a multinational NGO that helps refugees.\n\nAs an avid amateur photographer, Rony made his first attempt in 2014 among photography professionals, and he was selected for two categories in the UAE HIPA international photography award semi-finals ( Life In Colour).\n\nRony moved from Lebanon to Montreal in 2014. It was during that time that he made a decision to pursue his career as a fashion photographer.\n\nHe has always been inspired by many Lebanese world-known fashion designers and the elegance of their work.\n\nIn 2015, his professional photography career began tentatively with a commission to photograph models from Montreal agencies.\n\nHe moved to Miami in 2019 starting over, trying to expand his horizon by experiencing and adding swimwear beach as a new photography style to his portfolio.\n\nRony\u2019s passion is fashion, beauty, and swimwear. His photographs have been published internationally in magazines such as French Masculin, Artistic, and Promo.\n\nRony is a strong advocate for human rights and equality. In some of his photos and video clips, he addresses sensitive issues in an intentionally shocking manner.