Monique Simon - Photographer

Monique Simon is our valued Photographer. Her eye for placement will thrill even the stoniest of hearts, and if you’ve seen some of the pictures on this website, you’ve witnessed some of her amazing work.

Monique is half Indian, and she grew up dividing her time between India and the U.S. Her aunt introduced her to the world of television and she attended the Asian Academy of Film and Television in India. It was there that her love for the moving image was developed. After she finished her studies at the Asian Academy she returned to the U.S. to further her studies in Broadcast Communications. She earned a degree, then returned to the country where her heritage—and her heart—lie. She worked as an Associate Producer at Asian News International where she produced news and variety segments for both national and international broadcast.

Monique says that travel has been the best way she has found to put her life in perspective and learn about herself. Embracing other cultures has given Monique a healthier understanding of the dynamics between herself and the rest of the world. On Tasty Planet (and in everyday life), Monique has found it extremely rewarding to strive to find the beauty in life. She says, “From this amazing experience on Tasty Planet I’ve learned to cultivate a more diversified palette, forming stronger bonds with my Tasty Planet family, all the while creating a kick-ass show!”