India, Feb. 1 -- Dia Mirza Rekhi wears many hats - model, actor, environmentalist, and photographer. Her passion for photography traces back to her childhood. Watching her late father, German artist Frank Handrich, with a camera in hand sparked her interest in the art form.

"My father loved photography. In fact, some of my prized belongings are photographs shot by him. He even developed the films himself. So, I have always had a natural affinity for photography," shares the 43-year-old.

Given her deep involvement in environmental causes, even working on the ground to support them, she felt a natural pull toward capturing the beauty of nature. "Once I started spending time in forests, I picked up a camera to document the wonders I was wi...