George Steinmetz

Before he turned to photographing New York from a helicopter, George Steinmetz documented the Earth’s remote and exotic regions from his motorized paraglider, working mostly for National Geographic and GEO magazines. His books include Desert Air, African Air, and Empty Quarter. He lives in Glen Ridge, New Jersey

George Steinmetz's Titles

Feed the Planet A Photographic Journey to the World's Food

Feed the Planet

Acclaimed photographer George Steinmetz documents the awesome global effort that puts food on our tables and transforms the surface of the Earth...


Human Planet Earth at the Dawn of the Anthropocene

The Human Planet

A dynamic aerial exploration of our changing planet, published on the 50th anniversary of Earth DayThe Human Planet is a sweeping visual chronicle...


New York Air The View from Above

New York Air

"George Steinmetz's photo book, New York Air: The View From Above, presents an unparalleled visual feast of this well-known metropolis. Every...


Desert Air

Desert Air

Celebrated exploration photographer George Steinmetz takes his art to a new level in Desert Air, the first comprehensive photographic collection...


African Air

African Air

In African Air, Steinmetz's photographs capture stunning panoramas from the air in more than fourteen countries in Africa. Readers will be captivated...