Aadya Chidanand

Aadya Chidanand

Photo Desk Editor

I am Ady and I come from a distant shore where ocean meets land with the rigour and passion that I aspire to have. I photograph, write, travel and try to make sense of the world around me. I make it my life's purpose to write about and fight for our planet because she has given me the most important gift of all, the freedom to be myself.

A Second Chance: Following the rescue of sea lions

With the rise of sea temperatures, there has been an increase of marine mammals in distress. This documentary follows the efforts of the Pacific Marine Mammal center to rescue, rehabilitate and release these animals.

By Aadya Chidanand and USC Impact

An ethical guide to traveling

The world is changing, and travel is changing along with it. Here's your guide to going from annoying tourist to respected traveler.

By Aadya Chidanand

Scenes from the streets

In January 2023, the U.S. police killed at least 79 people – that’s almost three a day.

By jen byers, Aadya Chidanand, Mya Mariey Vinnett, and Jason Goode

Inner City Fresh

Disadvantaged communities in South Los Angeles combat the climate crisis through urban farming.

By Rajvinder Singh, Aadya Chidanand, and Eric Lambkins II