A meeting was held with the well-known Azerbaijani photographer Reza Deghati in the Press and Public Affairs Department of the Defense Ministry, the ministry told AZERTAC.

Reza Deghati was given extensive information about the publishing, multimedia and editorial activities of the Ministry.

The meeting highlighted Reza Deghati’s great services in conveying the Azerbaijani realities to the world community and compassionated Azerbaijani people in the most difficult and tragic days and fateful moments. The participants hailed his activities exposing Armenian vandalism and terrorism during the First Karabakh and Patriotic War, after the historical victory, and multifaceted works promoting the nature, traditions and culture of Azerbaijan.

Master class dedicated to the art of photography was held with a group of personnel of the Defense Ministry, involved in communication field. The participants were informed about the stages of development and history of photography art, genres, as well as the possibilities of modern photo equipment. Speaking about the intricacies of the art of photography, R.Deghati noted the importance of paying attention to documentary, authenticity, fullness and reality, which are the main points in the photo.

Film reflecting the life and creativity of the Azerbaijani photographer was presented to the participants.

Answering numerous questions of the participants of the meeting, R.Deghati shared his memories.

At the end of the event, the participants viewed a photo exhibition depicting the activities of the Azerbaijan Army, especially the period of the Patriotic War.