National Geographic Magazine Photographer & Explorer, Specializing in Marine Wildlife & the Underwater World; Exploration & Conservation Speaker
Brian Skerry Biography
Brian Skerry is a film producer/director and veteran photojournalist specializing in marine wildlife and underwater realms. His signature style is to create intimate stories and visuals that inspire audiences to see the world in new ways. His recent documentary film credits include "Secrets of the Whales" and "Return of the White Shark," both currently streaming on Disney+. In 2021, Skerry received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary as a producer of "Secrets of the Whales."
Since 1998, Skerry has been a contributing photographer for National Geographic Magazine, where he has created and photographed more than 30-feature stories, including 7 cover stories. His work has also been featured in publications such as Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Paris Match, Esquire, and Audubon. He is an 11-time award winner in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition held in London. Skerry has also been recognized with awards from Pictures of the Year International, Nature’s Best, Communication Arts and is the only photographer to win the coveted Peter Benchley Award for Excellence in Media. In 2025, he was named Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year by the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA).
In 2014, Skerry was named as a National Geographic Society Photography Fellow and then named a National Geographic Society Storytelling Fellow in 2017, the same year he was awarded the title of Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year. In 2016, he received the National Geographic Magazine – Photographer’s Photographer Award, a recognition bestowed by his colleagues, other National Geographic Magazine photographers. In 2019, Skerry received the NOGI Award for Arts and in 2021 was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Worcester State University in Massachusetts.
He is the author of 12 books, including the acclaimed monographs "Ocean Soul," "SHARK" and "Secrets of the Whales." He frequently lectures on ocean exploration, storytelling and conservation, having presented at venues such as The United Nations General Assembly, The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, TED Talks, The National Press Club in Washington, DC, The Royal Geographical Society in London and the Sydney Opera House in Australia.
Skerry is a longtime consultant to the Conservation Law Foundation in Boston, the Explorer-In- Residence at the New England Aquarium and a Founding Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers.
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Brian Skerry Speaking Topics
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A Day at the Office
For Skerry, a day at the office might mean watching his boat sink, being nipped by sharks, getting chased by a sperm whale, or tangling with giant squid. The keys to success in the business of ocean exploration and wildlife photography are disciplines that translate to any business: setting goals, managing risks, working with team members of varying skill levels and backgrounds, and solving problems on the fly. Dive into a day in the life of an underwater photographer as he explores some universal business challenges.
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Ocean Soul
In the last 50 years, 90 percent of the big fish in the ocean have disappeared. Over 100 million sharks are taken annually and species of whales and sea turtles are on the brink of extinction. In his trademark presentation, Skerry showcases his stunning photography and describes his adventurous life in a gripping portrait of the ocean as a place of beauty and mystery, a place in trouble, and ultimately, a place of hope that will rebound with the proper attention and care.
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Brian Skerry is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Adventure, Animals & Wildlife, Art & Design, Biology, Conservation, Environment, Photography, Science, Sustainability, TED -
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Brian Skerry is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as A Day at the Office and Ocean Soul. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brian Skerry for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Brian Skerry generally travels from Portland, ME, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Meg Lowman, Kimi Werner, Neal Petersen, Robert Ballard and Jim Davidson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brian Skerry for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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