Rivan Awal Lingga was born in Jakarta 12 May 1989. He initially learned about photography in 2007, by joining student activity unit, Visual Fotografi in Budi Luhur University. He had a dream to become a photojournalist who perpetuates various kinds of historical events in Indonesia and abroad. He started his career as photojournalist in 2012 in a local daily paper, Tangsel Post. In 2013, Rivan joined Lembaga Kantor Berita Nasional (LKBN) ANTARA - Antara News Agency as freelancer photojournalist or stringer.