Jasper Doest is a Dutch photographer whose work explores the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. Trained in ecology and deeply interested in anthropology, he uses photography to investigate how culture, symbolism, and environmental change shape the way people perceive and interact with animals. His projects often reveal the emotional and ethical dimensions of this relationship, highlighting both the tensions and the connections that bind human societies to the natural environment.

Committed to the idea that photography can foster awareness and positive change, Doest is a National Geographic Explorer, a senior fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, and an ambassador for World Wide Fund for Nature. His work has been widely published and exhibited internationally, and he has received numerous international awards, including four World Press Photo Awards and four honors at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

Across continents and cultures, Doest is driven by a deep commitment to authentic storytelling and a profound respect for the people, animals, and places he documents.

Through long-term projects, experimental visual approaches, and close collaboration with scientists and conservationists, Doest’s work reflects a belief in photography’s power to inspire empathy, challenge perceptions, and encourage a more thoughtful relationship with the natural world.