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CURIOSITY & PASSION:
IN SEARCH OF OUR WORLD

Growing up in one of the planet’s most biodiverse and culturally-diverse nations, I was lucky: I was allowed to roam and discover, to immerse my curious self in my surroundings. Nature got under my skin, unconsciously, magically. But I was also lucky to be taught to value and appreciate the natural world, with its infinite variety, incredible ingenuity, sublime simplicity.

 

Over the years, my work has led me to travel across six continents, with a passion for capturing the essence of the cultures and natural worlds I encounter, while also keenly aware of the inner journey one experiences, the insights and perspectives one acquires that nourish our lives in unexpected and remarkable ways.

 

My photographic work is both a very personal, silent endeavour to retain my childlike feeling of awe for that world, our world, and a passionate cry for us all to respect, treasure and cherish it.

 

I hope you’ll enjoy your visit to my site. Thank you for taking the time to see the world through my eyes, if briefly.

GALÁPAGOS

Life & Evolution

In November 2018 she presented her last photographic book "Galápagos Life & Evolution"

with a foreword of Philippe Cousteau and Ashlan Gorse Cousteau, in which they highlight: “As you dive into this glorious book by Anamaría Chediak and begin absorbing her breathtaking images, you begin to understand what Darwin found so magical about this place. Flipping through the pages is like going on a virtual tour; you can almost feel the sun on your face, hear the sea lions bark or the sound of iguanas running across the rocks. And you get a sense of the tremendous spirit of the creatures that inhabit the Islands. Their undeniable personalities will leave you feeling hopeful about our beautiful planet and committed to making sure it thrives…. Anamaria’s images are pure poetry and capture so perfectly not only the magic of the place but also the reason why it must be protected. These islands are a living laboratory, and we have so much more to learn.”

Africa

In September 2010, she presented "AFRICA", 

transporting us to the savage surroundings of Botswana, Namibia and South Africa to share moments of wildlife in its purest form and the intimacies of one of the ancient local tribes. Yolanda Kakabadse, Presindent, WWF International, said regarded to her book "Africa": "What set this book apart for me was the combination of portraiture alongside the wildlife photography. Here we see a vision of Africa that is more than a landscape - it's a home. A place where, for millenia, families have lived alongside their wild neighbors. Their lives are tied to the land in ways that many of us can only imagine. And in their faces Anamaria Chediak shows us both the struggle and hope of a continent".

 

In May 2002 Africa received the Bronce Award at Sappi Printers of the Year.

Bloom

In September 2008, she released "BLOOM", 

a delightful photographic collection that captures the intense colors, the diverse textures and exotic shapes of the finest flowers from Ecuador.

 

In November 2008, her work with Bloom wins the Golden Award at the XV "Theobaldo de Nigris" Latin American Graphic Products Competition, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina and in May 2010  

Bloom received a Silver Medal at the Sappi Printers of the Year competition for the Central American region, held in Mexico.

Ethos

In 2003, she presented "ETHOS", 

black and white photography about portraits in tauromaquia. This book received the Golden Award at the XI "Theobaldo de Nigris" Latin American Graphic Products Competition in 2004, held in Mexico City, Mexico.

El Escondrijo del Toro

Her first book, "EL ESCONDRIJO DEL TORO", was published in 1998;

a photographic journey about the life of fighting bulls in the wonderful landscapes of the Andes mountains as a backdrop.