Born to an affluent home in 1957 in India, Hersh discovered he was happiest when he was by himself, his true companion with only his camera equipment and his thoughts providing sufficient company as he trawled Nature's rich reservoir of experiences, travelling to 80 countries and 219 cities.

Today, recognized for his work on the natural grandeur of the Earth, Hersh has pledged over 44,799 specimens of his visual art to the WWF. The spiritual relationship has also added to itself a new dimension. Concern for the environment and the documentation of how man ravages it, has moved him onto this frontier. This uncompromising concern now brings attention to issues as varied and important as wildlife preservation, protection for the rain forests, the ozone layer, pollution of our waters and air.

Hersh has authored "Elements, I, II & III", a collection of photographic books that capture nature in its varied moods. He has donated the proceeds from the sale of the Elements series to the WWF. "Elements" can today be found in the prestigious libraries of Harvard and Stanford. Incidentally, some of his works can also be found on the walls of these hallowed halls of learning and in the possession of eminent personalities including several members of the royalty. Hersh has recently published his book of photographs – Hersh Chadha : Visions of Nature. He has also been awarded the Associateship from the Royal Photographic Society (ARPS), which is a specialised Distinction, awarded for a high degree of proficiency and the demonstration of a high technical and visual competence in the field of photography.

In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Hersh had been working with The Arabian Leopard Trust (ALT). It is concerned with conservation of indigenous Arabian wildlife. Hersh is also associated with the Environmental Research and Wildlife Development Agency (ERWDA). ERWDA's overall aim is to enhance the sustainable development of the Emirate's environment and wildlife. Hersh has made significant photographic contributions to these agencies. In addition, Hersh has been engaged in photography expeditions intended to document the movements and behaviour patterns of migratory birds and their nesting habitat at the Sir Bu Naair Island. These exercises have been conducted under the auspices of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority, Sharjah. Photographs from this island were contributed to the Environment and Protected Areas Authorities' exhibition held on World Environmental Day, 5th June 2001 at Sharjah.

Hersh has also been actively associated with World Press Photo. His desire to establish photography as an art form saw Hersh institute a special award

at the prestigious Institute of Journalism, Taras Shevchenko Kiev University, Ukraine. This is an annual award presented to two upcoming students in the field of photojournalism. In November 1998 he was awarded the honorary Professorship by the Institute of Journalism, Taras Shevchenko Kiev University. Hersh is a visiting professor at the Institute of Journalism, Taras Shevchenko Kiev University, Ukraine, the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyzstan National University (KNU) and the Institute of the Foreign Languages at the International University of Kyrgyzstan. He has given several lectures and conducted workshops for the students of these universities.

Residing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, he runs a global network of diverse business activities. An avid reader, keen economist and collector of objects d'art, Hersh is a man of many facets. He contributes generously to various charities such as Al Noor Training Centre For Children With Special Needs, Dubai and the De Wildt Cheetah Centre, South Africa. Apart from Nature and Photography, he is also a supporter of upcoming talents in the field of Sports. Hersh has sponsored Navdeep Singh, a budding tennis player from Dubai who is currently playing in the ITF Men’s circuit. Hersh has also sponsored Ms. Misha Grewal, winner of the Indian National Women’s Squash Championships from 1992 – 1996. Ms. Grewal was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award, India’s highest sports honour, in 1998.

As he never tires of saying: life is beautiful and photography only enhances it. Indeed, have camera, will travel seems to be his life's eloquent mission statement.