Profoundly affected by the vast expanse and astonishing diversity of wildlife on a trip to Africa, Gero resolved to pursue photography professionally. In addition to Africa, he has found great inspiration in the stunningly captivating scenes of the Western United States and, more recently, India.
Gero 's active involvement in African conservation efforts has included participation in a lion research project.
His work has earned him many prestigious awards and is exhibited in art shows, festivals and galleries.
His image "Bison", winner of a Windland Smith Rice International Award, has been displayed at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C.