Gerald Forster

Gerald Forster is a photographer, yogi and meditation practitioner, and the founder of the online media platform WelcomeEarth.tv. He describes himself as curious, open-minded and enthusiastic. He is a husband and father of two boys, with a passion for organic gardening.

He spent twenty years in fashion photography, living in Paris and New York City and creating editorials for Esquire, Vogue, GQ and the New York Times, among others. He then turned to fine art photography, winning multiple international awards and showing his work in several solo exhibitions around the world. His travels have taken him through all five continents and more than 35 countries, in pursuit of his study and research into the beauty and diversity of the Family of Man.

In 2013 he began producing and directing an extensive video library of thought leaders and speakers of timeless wisdom. He founded WelcomeEarth.tv in 2015 to encourage exploration and growth towards a mindful, conscious lifestyle. The platform offers guided meditations, meditation courses, sound submersions and video talks, with original content from teachers across a variety of traditions and philosophies.