Gemina Garland-Lewis

Gemina Garland-Lewis is a professional documentary photographer and National Geographic Explorer, whose work emphasizes the myriad connections between humans, animals and their shared environments. Based in Baja California, she often partners on projects with community organizations, academic institutions and non-profits, where she can use visual storytelling to highlight social, medical and environmental issues. With 20 years of experience in over 30 countries, her photography and writing have been published by National Geographic, The Washington Post, NPR, The Nature Conservancy and REI, among others.

 

In 2012, she received funding from the National Geographic Society to carry out a photo ethnography of the last living whalers in the Azores. Since then, she has shared these captivating stories both in person and remotely through a variety of National Geographic platforms, including school events with National Geographic Books. In 2013, Gemina completed her Master’s degree in Conservation Medicine at Tufts University, using her photography expertise to spotlight heath issues affecting humans, animals and the environment. She is also an avid outdoor adventurer and environmental stewardship advocate. In her free time, you will likely find her in the mountains or out on the ocean, a silly grin on her face and her camera in tow.