Truly, Madly, Deeply

AN UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY PUBLICATION BY ALI BIN THALITH | WWW.ALIBINTHALITH.COM

Ali Bin Thalith is a professional photographer and documentary filmmaker from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. In Recent times, he gained recognition on an international level as a specialised underwater photographer, he is also the Secretary General of one of the biggest photo competition in the world (HIPA). Ali holds diplomas in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography, as well as French language and literature from the London Academy and University of Montpellier respectively. He was awarded in 2010, with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for young projects in the category of marketing and promotions.

In 2014, Ali was awarded with the International Photographic Council (IPC) Professional Photographer Leadership Award for his career work in the field of photography. As a result, Bin Thalith became the first Emirati and Arab recipient of the prestigious accolade at the IPC Pro Luncheon at the United Nations in New York City.

In 2016, Ali launched his long anticipated debut book, ‘Truly, Madly, Deeply’ featuring some of the best underwater photography from his 20 plus year career. In this stunning collection of underwater photography, Ali underlined his passion for the sea by capturing some of the most beautiful and unheard of species living in the depths of the ocean. Described as, “An incredible collection of underwater photography” by the Daily Mail, ‘Truly, Madly, Deeply’ received testimonials from photography mainstays such as Steve McCurry, Reza and Alex Mustard.

In 2018, Ali was granted a Direct Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society (FRPS) which is the highest distinction and is awarded for excellence and distinguished ability in photography. Ali has also been awarded the title of ‘Photographer of the Year’ in 2018 by the International Photography Exhibition held in Datong, China in its fourth edition ‘Power of the Image’. Ali was recognised for his passion for underwater photography along with his un-wavered support of marine life and conservation through the power of his photographs.

These amazing photographs showcase the stunning variety of marine life, from gargantuan sharks to microscopic invertebrates to vast gardens of coral. Gathered over 10 years, these glorious images explore the colours, patterns, and textures in the ocean, and will inspire the amateur marine biologist inside us all.

With oceans covering two thirds of our planet, the underwater world is a mysterious place. The photography of Emirati photographer Ali Bin Thalith, gives us an understanding and an insight into a world that has yet to be discovered in depth.