Deepti Asthana is a photographer based in India. Her work focuses primarily on gender and environmental issues within traditional Indian societies. Through her dedication to slow- and long-form documentary photography, Asthana gains profound insights into the lives of her subjects, allowing her to capture their stories with depth and authenticity. Asthana’s photography embodies a delicate balance of tenderness and strength, ensuring her narratives resonate emotionally and socially. Her ability to present the most authentic portrayal of often hard-hitting experiences is a hallmark of her work. In recognition of her talent and impact, she was honored with the World Press Photo award in 2020 under their esteemed Global Talent 6x6 Program.

Asthana's compelling visual storytelling has been featured in prestigious publications worldwide, including The Wall Street Journal, BBC News, BBC Travel, Al Jazeera English, Der Spiegel, The New York Times Style Magazine, Le Monde, Liberation (France), Rest of the World, Saveur, Daily Post, HuffPost, First Post, The Diplomat, Feature Shoot, WOZ Die Wochenzeitung, The Caravan Magazine, Hindu Business Line, The Hindu, National Geographic Traveller India, Better Photography, The Quint, Scroll, and the Quartz. Her body of work not only informs but also sparks critical conversations on the complex dynamics of gender and environment in contemporary India.

Photo by Mitchell Kanashkevich