Dr Aninda Mitra

Aninda Mitra is a travel and culture photographer whose work explores the living traditions, rituals, and festivals of India. Aninda (also known as “Andy” among his peers), is a scientist by profession in the Pharma sector. He spent over a decade abroad pursuing research, during which he travelled through 25 countries across four continents, where he developed a deep fascination with capturing human stories, traditions, and landscapes.

After returning to India four years ago, he turned his lens toward the country’s vibrant cultural tapestry. His photography now focuses on documenting customs, rituals, and festivals that reflect the heritage of diverse communities, with a growing interest in tribal traditions. In addition, Aninda has a strong passion for nature photography, especially in macro genre.

In the past two years, Aninda’s photography has earned more than 800 acceptances and over 60 awards in national and international salons, across more than 20 countries. He holds several prestigious photographic distinctions (AFIAP, GPU CR2, AFIP, A.IAAP, E.NPS, E.APG, IIG/s). In 2024, he was listed among the Top 100 Indian exhibitors in FIP-recognised salons. His deep engagement with tribal photography was further acknowledged in 2025 when one of his images was awarded Tribal Photo of the Year by the Photographic Association of India.

Through his work, Aninda seeks to document and share India’s cultural richness, capturing traditions that connect people through both their uniqueness and universality.