Dmitry Kokh is an IT entrepreneur and a wildlife photographer - specializing in large marine animals.

It all started with a serendipitous underwater shot in 2017, since then his travels have taken him to Antarctica, Norway, the Red Sea, Cuba, Africa, South and Southeast Asia as well as remote corners of Russia (Kamchatka, the Solovetsky Islands, Baikal, Chukotka). His passion started in childhood, but it was scuba diving that opened up a whole new curious world, which he continues to explore through his work. The goal is to capture images that reflect energy and full immersion, focusing on storytelling and bringing awareness of our planet’s natural heritage.

He was awarded the title of Nature Photographer of the Year in 2022, and is the recipient and finalist of awards like: Wildlife Photographer of the Year, National Geographic, Ocean Geographic and Siena Drone Awards. He is a regular participant of the Golden Turtle, Wild Underwater World, and Moscow Dive Show exhibitions.

Dmitry has gained global recognition for his photographs of polar bears on Kolyuchin Island, which have taken the news and social media by storm.

Get to know more about Dmitry in an interview with Erik Ruiterman.