Mehrab Farsad was born in 1999 in Mashhad, Iran. He studied Sociology and began photographing in his adolescence. His early interest in observing social life and human behavior gradually led him toward documentary photography, followed by editorial and press photography.

Since 2020, Farsad has been working professionally in documentary and news photography. His images have been published in various Iranian newspapers and magazines, including Payam-e Ma, Donya-e-Eqtesad, Ham-Mihan, Etemad, and other domestic publications. His work has also appeared in international media outlets such as Al Jazeera, Al Arabiya, Arab News, Dawn, AFP, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and other regional news platforms.

His key assignments and documentary projects include:
– Wildfire coverage in the Hyrcanian forests  2025
– Floods in northern Iran  2023
– Elections in Iran  2024
– Anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran  2022
– 12-Day Iran–Israel Conflict, 2025
– Funeral Ceremony of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during Helicopter Crash 2024 

Farsad focuses primarily on social issues, daily life, and human-centered narratives. He views photography as a tool for documenting society—a medium that enables the observation and recording of human actions, behaviors, and cultural expressions, offering a sociological perspective on contemporary life.