Advocate Turned Wildlife Photographer Documents All The 55 Tiger Reserves In India

Former lawyer turned wildlife photographer, Aarzoo Khurana, has embarked on a groundbreaking expedition to document all 55 tiger reserves across India. Under her pioneering endeavor, ATR (All Tiger Reserves), Khurana aims to redirect attention towards remote and less-explored reserves, believing that se hidden gems deserve recognition. With a global fan base exceeding 2 million and publications such as Discovery and Nat Geo featuring her work, Khurana's journey is fueled by an unwavering passion for India's wilderness.

ATR project commenced on October 1, 2023, and has since traversed 43 tiger reserves, from majestic Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan to captivating landscapes of Norast. Khurana's inspiration to pursue wildlife photography stemmed from a life-changing experience in Bharatpur, where she witnessed beauty of Sarus cranes amidst freezing winter. This encounter motivated her to bridge gap between outer world and forest, focusing on capturing unique frames of common subjects.

Reflecting on her fondest memories from her journeys, Khurana reminisced about encountering a tigress named Katrina with remarkably young cubs. Witnessing tiny cubs scampering towards ir mor left a lasting impression on her. 

Despite facing numerous challenges, including finding contacts in remote areas and dealing with limited vegetarian food options, Khurana's unwavering determination drove expedition forward.

In her vice to young female wildlife photographers, Khurana emphasizes importance of pursuing photography passionately, learning basics, and maintaining a fallback option. She encourages aspiring photographers to focus on composition, study areas y plan to explore, and grually seize opportunities as y arise.

Khurana's project not only aims to document India's tiger reserves but also to inspire ors to explore and appreciate country's diverse wildlife. She was deeply moved by impact of her photographs on a young boy from Bharatpur, who expressed a newfound desire to explore forests after seeing her work. Khurana's journey has not only tested her limits but also highlighted invaluable support she received from individuals nationwide, without whom expedition would have been insurmountable.

As Khurana continues her expedition towards documenting all of India's tiger reserves, her journey serves as a testament to power of passion, perseverance, and profound connection between humans and nature.