Author Profile

Umeed Mistry began diving in the Maldives in 1996 – an experience that has significantly shaped his life and work. Now a PADI Staff Instructor, over the last 15 years he has introduced people with a range of personal, academic and scientific interests to the reefs in the Indian Ocean. In 2005, he began photographing underwater, and he tries to spend as much of his time shooting in the field. His work has appeared in a number of national and international publications, as well as won several national and international photography awards. With a keen interest in marine and freshwater ecosystems, and a multi-disciplinary approach to creating awareness of these ecosystems, Umeed also facilitates art residencies and education programs with his partners at Earth CoLab. His photography work, both terrestrial and marine, can be seen on Instagram @umeed.mistry.