Gemina Garland-Lewis is a professional documentary photographer and National Geographic Explorer based in Baja California Sur, Mexico, with experience in over 30 countries across six continents. Her photography explores the myriad connections between humans, animals, and their shared environments, focusing on impact-driven storytelling techniques. She is passionate about integrating the worlds of visual storytelling, community engagement, and scientific research to develop new ways of communicating social and environmental issues to broader audiences and build unique platforms for education and outreach. You will likely find her somewhere in the mountains or on the ocean, chasing the light with camera in tow and a silly grin on her face.