National Geographic is bringing an unprecedented six-part docuseries, PHOTOGRAPHER, from award-winning filmmakers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin. This series will premiere on National Geographic (DSTV 181, StarSat 220) on Wednesdays at 21:00 (CAT) from 20 March 2024.
PHOTOGRAPHER takes us on a journey with the world’s most extraordinary visual storytellers, pairing them with today’s leading documentary filmmakers for an exhilarating and dynamic international adventure. Each hour-long episode follows the story of an iconic photographer — Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen, Dan Winters, Campbell Addy, Krystle Wright, Muhammed Muheisen, and Anand Varma — while they work to make iconic images that stand the test of time. Through vérité footage of their current mission interwoven with interviews and archived footage, viewers will gain a deeper understanding of each photographer’s process, learn how they became an artist, and discover how they see and experience the world.
Along with the release of the trailer, National Geographic also announced the names of the eight esteemed directors who have masterfully brought each of the photographers’ stories to life. Each episode is a collaborative and visually stunning adventure that invites viewers into a captivating world where every frame tells an inspiring and evocative story.
“PHOTOGRAPHER is a testament to National Geographic’s commitment to delivering groundbreaking narratives that spark curiosity, leaving a lasting impact on our viewers,” said Tom McDonald, executive vice president, Global Factual and Unscripted Content. “The intentional pairing of these visionary directors with each respective photographer captures the essence of their creativity and showcases the extraordinary lengths they go to redefine the boundaries of visual storytelling.”
For over 135 years, National Geographic has built a storied legacy in visual storytelling, showing an interconnected world through the work of thousands of renowned photographers. With millions of images moving at a rapid clip across news and social media daily, it can be difficult to focus on a singular picture that captures one moment more than any other. This is precisely what these photographers do — they use the power of visual storytelling to capture life in motion, showing us the world in entirely new and unprecedented ways.
This series will masterfully delve into the nuances of the craft of photography while staying rooted in universal themes through a personal lens. PHOTOGRAPHER transcends the genre of photography shows to take a deep dive into the forces that drive these obsessive photographers on their quests for visual perfection.
