Aaron Gekoski is an award-winning British environmental photojournalist, documentary filmmaker, television presenter and investigative storyteller who has spent more than 20 years documenting the complicated relationship between humans and wildlife.
His journey into the world of photography was anything but conventional. After working in corporate advertising in London, Aaron left that world behind in 2009 to pursue wildlife filmmaking, travelling to Africa to train and find a new direction. A later assignment in Mozambique, investigating the shark-fin trade, introduced him to photojournalism and set him on a path that would take him around the world.
Today, Aaron is the co-founder of Four Corners Film & Photography and has worked on more than 100 documentaries for broadcasters and platforms including National Geographic, Al Jazeera, Smithsonian, Sky, Amazon and Apple TV.
His work has taken him deep into some of the most challenging areas of wildlife conservation and animal exploitation, covering subjects such as wildlife tourism, trafficking, deforestation, exotic pets and human-wildlife conflict.
Among his notable projects are "Palm-Oil Survivors", "Eyes of the Orangutan" and his more recent documentary "Dethroned", which investigates our modern relationship with big cats and the exotic pet trade.
His photography and filmmaking have earned international recognition, including Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Nature Photographer of the Year awards. In 2024, he was named Environmental Photographer of the Year by Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Through his photography, films and investigations, Aaron continues to bring attention to stories that are often hidden from view, challenging audiences to look beyond the picture and question the impact of our fascination with wildlife.