Aaron Gekoski is an internationally-acclaimed photojournalist and film-maker, specialising in human-animal conflict. For more than 15 years he has travelled the globe to report on our complex relationship with wildlife.
Covering issues from the illegal wildlife and pet trade, to deforestation, marine conservation and wildlife tourism, his images
have appeared in dozens of international publications and books.
His work has also featured in most of the top photographic competitions. He was recently awarded the 2024 Environmental Photographer of the Year award by Prince Albert II of Monaco.
And he is a previous winner at Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Nature Photographer of the Year, International Photography Awards, and others. This Vice News feature
explores some of his most famous images.
Aaron has produced or featured in over 100 short- and long-form documentaries. His films have been acquired by Al Jazeera, Smithsonian, Apple TV, Sky, Amazon, and National Geographic. He also fronted several online series for ScubazooTV.
His documentary, Eyes of the Orangutan, was nominated for best conservation film at the prestigious JacksonWild Film Festival, with Aaron nominated for best on-screen talent at Wildscreen. The film is currently being shown on National Geographic.
He has just finished work on a feature film about mankind's relationship with big cats (co-produced by Terra Mater). Dethroned will premiere this summer.