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The photographs themselves are stunning, but what’s truly astounding about National Geographic’s documentary series Photographer is the way it shows the work behind the work. Few publications produce the level of photography that National Geographic does, and throughout six episodes, multiple Peabody winners E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin introduce us to the people who go to great lengths to make it happen. While some capture majestic natural phenomena with the aim of bolstering conservation, others engage in the mind-bogglingly intricate work of documenting an egg developing into a baby chick; but more mainstream work that develops from personal stories or from fashion shoots are given their due respect here, too.
Each of the episodes focuses on one photographer, their life, and their work. Here, a brief look at what we see and learn about each of them.
Where to Watch: Disney+
Learn More About Photographer on Peabody’s Site
The ‘Photographer’ Trailer
Episode 1: Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier
Nicklen and Mittermeier journey to the Bahamas, capturing stunning images of an underwater realm endangered by major oil companies.
Episode 2: Anand Varma
Renowned for revealing the wonders of the natural world, Varma takes extreme measures to document the transformation of an egg into a baby chick.
Episode 3: Dan Winters
Winters documents the pinnacle of human achievement with the launch of Artemis I, the first step in a long-term NASA mission aimed at sustainable moon exploration, while he also pursues a long-held personal project focused on the shipyards of Bangladesh.
Episode 4: Campbell Addy
Before the age of 30, Addy had photographed celebrities such as Beyoncé and Meghan Markle for the fashion world, but now he aims to rediscover his artistic passion and purpose with a solo art exhibition.
Episode 5: Krystle Wright
Globally acclaimed adventure photographer Wright travels to the United States to chase storms, rock climb, and create stunning images in the process.
Episode 6: Muhammed Muheisen
Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Muheisen employs his art for advocacy, illuminating the struggles of families affected by the global refugee crisis.
Behind the Scenes of Going Behind the Scenes with ‘Photographer’
Peabody Conversation with Executive Producers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Pagan Harleman
“It’s a series that asks you to be alive to the world around you and to explore what’s inside you and around you,” Harleman says.