Cynthia Ariosta

Cynthia Ariosta diving in Roatan, Honduras, with her Nikon Z7ii in a Nauticam housing.  Photograph by Kurt Tidd.
Cynthia Ariosta photographing an orphaned baby rhinoceros at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi, Kenya.
Cynthia Ariosta in her kayak on the Sea of Cortez in Los Barriles, Baja California Sur at sunrise photographing mobula rays leaping from the water.
Cynthia Ariosta shooting video of a giant manta ray in the Revillagigedos Islands, Mexico.  Photograph by Kurt Tidd.
Cynthia Ariosta and her husband, Bill Upson.

Artist Statement:

“I found my calling as a wildlife photographer underwater, scuba diving, discovering the peace and patience needed to witness the underwater world. It was there - and later on the surface - that I truly learned to listen to nature’s rhythms.

After years of growing patience and resilience, I had finally developed what it takes to truly witness wildlife — persistence, stillness, reverence — and to tell the stories of the animals through my lens.

Wildlife photography, for me, is a practice, a meditation, and a deep commitment to the natural world. I aim to capture the spirit of Earth’s creatures in their environments — on land, in water, and in the air — and to inspire a deeper connection between people and the planet we all share.

Please, take time to go Into the Wild yourself. There is so much wonder waiting.”

Cynthia lives in Healdsburg, CA with her husband Bill and her two dogs, Raye and Valentin. She and Bill also spend time in the Florida Keys and Baja California Sur, where Cynthia does a lot of her diving.

A portion of all proceeds from the sale of my photographs will be donated to organizations that have touched and inspired me.

Contact me.

cynthia@intothewildimagery.com
415.936.9796


Go into the wild. There is so much wonder waiting.