Draft:Lians Jadan

Lians Jadan is an American photographer, creative advisor, and image maker based in Detroit, Michigan.

Early life
Lians Jadan was born in Oak Park, Michigan to Chaldean immigrant parents, Zaeem Jadan and Ferial Salmo, who arrived in the United States in 1976 after fleeing persecution in Iraq. Jadan was the eldest of four boys born to the couple. Arabic was Jadan's first language, and he learned English through television, films, and magazines. His father ownered a VHS/betamax rental store and a convenience store, which gave him constant access to a variety of films and a steady stream of newly released magazines.

Career
Jadan has done photography in multiple sectors, including fashion, lifestyle, automotive, beauty, and portrait photography. He has worked with brands such as Alfa Romeo, Apple, Audi, Chevrolet, Chrysler, and Warner Brothers Music.

Awards and recognition
Jadan was selected for the Masters of Photography Book, wins at the American Photography Awards and Graphis Photography Awards , and recognition by Lürzer's Archive as one of the Top 200 Advertising Photographers Worldwide. Additionally, he has been shortlisted for the Communication Arts Photography Awards, and received an honorable mentions at the 2017 International Photography Awards.

Personal life
Jadan is married to a hair and makeup artist named Monica; the couple has two teenage daughters.