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{{short description|Indian photographer (born 1976)}}

{{Infobox person
| name = Amit Nimade
| image = WikiLovesAward AmitNimade.jpg
| caption = Nimade with Wikimedia India Award 2017
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1976|02|10}}
| birth_place = [[Indore]], Madhya Pradesh, [[India]]
| occupation = Photographer
| years_active = 2014–present
}}

'''Amit Nimade''' is an Indian photographer known for his work in [[Fine-art_photography|fine art]], heritage, and [[Documentary_photography|documentary photography]]. His work has received national and international recognition through photography competitions and coverage in Indian newspapers.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhopal amateur turns into a world-class photographer |newspaper=Free Press Journal |location=Bhopal |date=2017 |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-amateur-turns-into-a-world-class-photographer |access-date=23 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=10 Instagrammers who are colouring it all on Holi this year |newspaper=The Times of India |date=2017 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/things-to-do/10-instagrammers-who-are-colouring-it-all-on-holi-this-year/articleshow/57550968.cms |access-date=23 December 2025}}</ref>

== Early life and background ==
Amit Nimade was born in [[Indore]], Madhya Pradesh, India, and later lived in [[Bhopal]]. He began pursuing photography in 2014, gradually developing an interest in fine art and documentary photography. His early journey into professional photography and subsequent recognition were highlighted by Indian newspapers.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhopal amateur turns into a world-class photographer |newspaper=Free Press Journal |location=Bhopal |date=2017 |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-amateur-turns-into-a-world-class-photographer |access-date=23 December 2025}}</ref>

== Career ==
Nimade began pursuing photography professionally in 2014, gradually establishing himself in fine art, heritage, and documentary photography. His early work focused on architectural heritage and cultural documentation, with an emphasis on visual storytelling through historical monuments and public spaces.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhopal amateur turns into a world-class photographer |newspaper=Free Press Journal |location=Bhopal |date=2017 |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-amateur-turns-into-a-world-class-photographer |access-date=23 December 2025}}</ref>

In 2017, his work gained national recognition after he was named a national winner at the [[Wiki Loves Monuments]] (India) photography competition, organised as part of the Wikimedia movement. Two of his photographs were selected among the national winners, with images of the [[Sanchi Stupa]] and [[Humayun’s Tomb]] securing positions within the top ten at the national level. His work was also listed among the finalists at the international level of the competition.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wiki Loves Monuments 2017 in India |url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2017_in_India |publisher=Wikimedia Commons |access-date=23 December 2025}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |title=Wiki Loves Monuments 2017 winners |url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2017_winners |publisher=Wikimedia Commons |access-date=23 December 2025}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news
|title=सांची स्तूप और हुमायूं का मकबरा टॉप-10 भारतीय स्मारकों में शामिल
|trans-title=Sanchi Stupa and Humayun's Tomb selected in top 10 Indian monuments
|newspaper=Patrika
|location=Bhopal
|date=2017
|url=https://www.patrika.com/bhopal-news/sanchi-stupa-and-humayuns-tomb-selected-in-top-10-indian-monuments-2003990
|language=hi
|access-date=27 December 2025
}}</ref>

Alongside monument photography, Nimade has worked on documentary-style visual projects addressing social themes. He directed a [[short film]] titled ''Nanhe Kadam'', which focused on cleanliness and public awareness in alignment with the [[Swachh Bharat]] campaign. His work on social themes has been covered by Indian print media.<ref>{{cite news |title=Photography and short films highlight social awareness |newspaper=The Hitavada |location=Bhopal |date=2017}}</ref>

Nimade has also received international recognition through photography competitions. In 2017, he was a recipient of an award at the Chiiz International Photography Contest, as reported by Indian media.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amit Nimade wins international photography award |newspaper=SearchStory |date=2017 |url=https://searchstory.in/read/289 |access-date=27 December 2025}}</ref>

His work and professional journey have been featured by Indian newspapers, highlighting his transition into professional photography, achievements in national and international competitions, and engagement with socially relevant visual themes.<ref>{{cite news |title=10 Instagrammers who are colouring it all on Holi this year |newspaper=The Times of India |date=2017 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/things-to-do/10-instagrammers-who-are-colouring-it-all-on-holi-this-year/articleshow/57550968.cms |access-date=23 December 2025}}</ref>

== Awards and recognition ==
Nimade has received recognition at the state, national, and international levels for his work in photography.

* '''Wiki Loves Monuments India (2017):''' Two of his photographs were selected among the national winners of the Wiki Loves Monuments photography competition in India. His images of the [[Sanchi Stupa]] and [[Humayun’s Tomb]] secured positions within the top ten at the national level.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wiki Loves Monuments 2017 in India |url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2017_in_India |publisher=Wikimedia Commons |access-date=23 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Wiki Loves Monuments 2017 winners |url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2017_winners |publisher=Wikimedia Commons |access-date=23 December 2025}}</ref>

* '''Chiiz International Photography Contest (2017):''' Nimade received an award at the international photography competition organised by Chiiz Photography Magazine, as reported by Indian media.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amit Nimade wins international photography award |newspaper=SearchStory |date=2017 |url=https://searchstory.in/read/289 |access-date=23 December 2025}}</ref>

[[File:Amit_Nimade_with_Chiiz_International_Photography_Contest_Award,_2017.jpg|thumb|Nimade with the Chiiz International Photography Contest award, 2017]]

* '''35th All India Level Photography Award (2016):''' He received an award in the category ''Natural Beauty of Flowers'' at the national-level photography competition organised by the Rose Society, Indian Rose Federation, and the Department of Horticulture, [[Government of India]]. The award ceremony is documented through images uploaded to [[Wikimedia Commons]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Amit Nimade – 35th All India Level Photography Award |url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amit_Nimade_receiving_35th_All_India_Level_Photography_Award,_2016.jpg |publisher=Wikimedia Commons |access-date=27 December 2025}}</ref>

* '''State Level Photography Award (2016):''' Nimade was honoured with a state-level photography award during International Biodiversity Day celebrations organised by the [[Government of Madhya Pradesh]]. Photographs from the award ceremony have been made available on Wikimedia Commons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amit Nimade – State Level Photography Award ceremony |url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amit_Nimade_receiving_State_Level_Photography_Award_2016.jpg |publisher=Wikimedia Commons |access-date=27 December 2025}}</ref>

== Media coverage ==
Nimade’s work and professional journey have been covered by several national and regional Indian newspapers and online news outlets. Media coverage has highlighted his transition into professional photography, achievements in national and international competitions, and engagement with socially relevant visual themes.<ref>{{cite news |title=10 Instagrammers who are colouring it all on Holi this year |newspaper=The Times of India |date=2017 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/things-to-do/10-instagrammers-who-are-colouring-it-all-on-holi-this-year/articleshow/57550968.cms |access-date=23 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Bhopal amateur turns into a world-class photographer |newspaper=Free Press Journal |location=Bhopal |date=2017 |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-amateur-turns-into-a-world-class-photographer |access-date=27 December 2025}}</ref>

Nimade’s photographs of the Sanchi Stupa and Humayun’s Tomb were selected among the top 10 Indian monuments, as reported by *Patrika* in 2017.<ref>{{cite news
|title=Sanchi Stupa and Humayun’s Tomb selected in top 10 Indian monuments
|url=https://www.patrika.com/bhopal-news/sanchi-stupa-and-humayuns-tomb-selected-in-top-10-indian-monuments-2003990
|newspaper=Patrika
|location=Bhopal
|date=16 November 2017
|language=hi
|access-date=27 December 2025
}}</ref>

Nimade’s work was featured on World Photography Day in a 2025 article by SearchStory, highlighting his contributions to [[visual culture]] and photography in Indore.<ref>{{cite news |title=Indore’s pride on World Photography Day 2025 |newspaper=SearchStory |date=2025 |url=https://searchstory.in/read/809 |language=hi |access-date=27 December 2025}}</ref>

Nimade has also been cited by Hindi-language newspapers for his commentary on emerging photography trends, including pre-maternity photo shoots and evolving visual practices.<ref>{{cite news
|title=फोटोग्राफर अमित निमाड़े बताते हैं प्री-वेडिंग शूट के ट्रेंड के बाद इन दिनों प्री-मेटरनिटी फोटोशूट का चलन
|trans-title=Photographer Amit Nimade discusses the growing trend of pre-maternity photo shoots
|newspaper=Naidunia
|location=Bhopal
|date=2018
|url=https://www.naidunia.com/madhya-pradesh/bhopal-pre-maternity-shoot-1546950
|language=hi
|access-date=27 December 2025
}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Fine-art photography]]
* [[Documentary photography]]
* [[Wiki Loves Monuments]]

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