With HOPE, Cristina Mittermeier offers a rare and powerful work where the beauty of the natural world becomes an act of defiance and a call to protect what connects us all. A marine biologist and world-renowned photographer, she has spent more than three decades documenting the fragile balance between humanity and nature.
The book gathers over 110 striking images — a whale rising for air, flamingos in flight, Arctic ice fields, the sacred dances of the Kayapo people. Each photograph is paired with short, mantra-like texts, inviting the reader to pause, reflect, and cultivate hope.
The foreword by Robert Redford, written shortly before his passing in September 2025, adds a profound emotional resonance. He writes:
“Hope does not need to be merely a passive wish, it can be an active force to propel us forward…”
A message of strength and renewal that feels even more meaningful today.
HOPE is not just a beautiful photo book — it is a manifesto, a tribute to indigenous wisdom, and a powerful offering for the holiday season.