On Being a Mexican Immigrant, a Mother, and Still Pursuing a Passion.
If you are feeling lost, overwhelmed, or wondering if it is too late to follow your passion, I have a story I would like to share from my journey to becoming a photographer.
Cristina "Mitty" Mittermeier
I am a marine biologist, artist, photographer, communicator and activist working at the confluence of biodiversity loss, climate change and Indigenous rights.
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Lady with the Goose
The story behind my most asked-about image from the China-Tibet border.
The Hammerhead Queen
The shark that keeps me up at night, but not for the reasons you are probably thinking of.
Flower Crown for the Bear Queen
The making of Osa Mayor - a collaboration between Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier
Polvo y Pétalos
A deeper look into the process behind my Marks of Memory series and the women who continue to inspire me as an artist and a human being.
Keepers of the Last Wild Places
Originally published April 30th, 2026.
THE CITY OF ETERNAL SPRING
I grew up in a place where flowers marked every season.
Two Women
There are two women who live within me, and they do not always get along.
The Second Making
The first layer takes almost no time at all.