Gerald Hinde was born in South Africa into a family that had a passion for wildlife and business. He was educated at King Edward VII School in Johannesburg where he matriculated. After nearly 30 years as the managing director of a large family motor business, Gerald shed his business cares in 1989 and took up his hobby, and first love, as a new career. As a highly-skilled wildlife photographer he had produced his first book while still part of the family business in 1989. Over the years he has produced numerous wildlife books and documentaries, many of which received awards.