"Trying to approach each subject differently or with a different mindset helps keep me inspired, and hopefully create something unique."

Sebastian Copeland is an award-winning photographer, explorer, author, and environmental advocate.

"I wanted to work in China, because of the fast speed urbanization that has completely reshaped the topography of the country in the past decades."

"The bottom line for me is always to shoot what you love to shoot. Be curious about the world, and be energetic, decent and honest when you engage the world with a camera to your eye."

For more than 5 years, Khuzestan has been engulfed by dust storms. This phenomenon is an environmental crisis and poses numerous health concerns for the citizens of Khuzestan.

"One of my greatest motivations is to create images that ignite a sense of fascination and appreciation in the viewer but more so to encourage involvement and responsibility in their preservation."