Storytellers
Every photograph tells a story and
every photographer is a storyteller.
Over the years, since the first camera was invented in 1816, there have been many books and movies about photographers and photography in general. Some of these books and movies make the storyteller the story while others give us an understanding of how the photographer works. But they all foster are own personal interest in this activity.
Below I have listed a few of the books and movies I have found interesting. They help you explore the amazing world of photography and see into the world of the photographers.
Below I have listed a few of the books and movies I have found interesting. They help you explore the amazing world of photography and see into the world of the photographers.
Movies
Tales by Light
Tales by Light is an Australian documentary reality television series airing on National Geographic. The program is a joint venture between National Geographic and Canon, which follows a number of professional photographers travelling around the world to capture images which tell a story. This series is available on Netflix and National Geographic
Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film
Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film is a 2002 documentary and biographical film that traces the life of the American photographer Ansel Adams. He is most noted for his landscape images of the American West. The film is narrated by David Ogden Stiers and features the voices of Josh Hamilton, Barbara Feldon, and Eli Wallach.
Salt of the Earth
This documentary tells the life and work of the talented social documentary photographer Sebastião Salgado.
Annie Leibovitz. Life Through a Lens
This movie documents her artistic life from childhood up until the death.
Pictures from a Revolution
Photographer Susan Meiselas returns to Nicaragua ten years after documenting the revolution to interview the people she photographed.
War Photographer
This is a documentary film about war photographer James Nachtwey.
An American Journey: In Robert Frank’s Footsteps
The director of the film Philippe Seclier retraces the path of Robert Frank when he made the photographs published in his book The Americans in 1959.
Search for the Afghan Girl
Are you familiar with the National Geographic cover photo of the Afghan girl? The famous photograph was taken in 1984 while she was in a refugee camp in Pakistan. In 2002 she was identified and interviewed – this documentary makes you think about the ethics of photojournalism and the boundaries between private and public when working in a different cultural environment.
The Way I See It
This documentary talks about when Pete Souza was the official White House photographer during the Obama administration – he was also the official photographer when Ronald Reagan was president.
Henry Cartier Bresson: The Impassioned Eye
In this documentary, Heinz Bütler interviews Henry Cartier Bresson, the most famous street photographer of all time. During the interview, they review some of his most iconic photos.
The Life of a Photograph
This National Geographic documentary shows the work and creative process of veteran photographer Sam Abell.
This entire movie can be viewed on YouTube.
Tales by Light is an Australian documentary reality television series airing on National Geographic. The program is a joint venture between National Geographic and Canon, which follows a number of professional photographers travelling around the world to capture images which tell a story. This series is available on Netflix and National Geographic
Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film
Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film is a 2002 documentary and biographical film that traces the life of the American photographer Ansel Adams. He is most noted for his landscape images of the American West. The film is narrated by David Ogden Stiers and features the voices of Josh Hamilton, Barbara Feldon, and Eli Wallach.
Salt of the Earth
This documentary tells the life and work of the talented social documentary photographer Sebastião Salgado.
Annie Leibovitz. Life Through a Lens
This movie documents her artistic life from childhood up until the death.
Pictures from a Revolution
Photographer Susan Meiselas returns to Nicaragua ten years after documenting the revolution to interview the people she photographed.
War Photographer
This is a documentary film about war photographer James Nachtwey.
An American Journey: In Robert Frank’s Footsteps
The director of the film Philippe Seclier retraces the path of Robert Frank when he made the photographs published in his book The Americans in 1959.
Search for the Afghan Girl
Are you familiar with the National Geographic cover photo of the Afghan girl? The famous photograph was taken in 1984 while she was in a refugee camp in Pakistan. In 2002 she was identified and interviewed – this documentary makes you think about the ethics of photojournalism and the boundaries between private and public when working in a different cultural environment.
The Way I See It
This documentary talks about when Pete Souza was the official White House photographer during the Obama administration – he was also the official photographer when Ronald Reagan was president.
Henry Cartier Bresson: The Impassioned Eye
In this documentary, Heinz Bütler interviews Henry Cartier Bresson, the most famous street photographer of all time. During the interview, they review some of his most iconic photos.
The Life of a Photograph
This National Geographic documentary shows the work and creative process of veteran photographer Sam Abell.
This entire movie can be viewed on YouTube.
Books
The Decisive Moment by Henri Cartier-Bresson
Understand the importance of timing and intuition in capturing the perfect moment.
On Photography by Susan Sontag
Explore the psychological and philosophical dimensions of photography.
The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman
Enhance your compositional skills by understanding the elements that create visual impact.
Annie Leibovitz at Work by Annie Leibovitz
Learn about the intricacies of portrait photography and the stories behind the shots.
Camera Lucida by Roland Barthes
Reflect on the power and essence of photographs beyond their visual content.
Photography and the Art of Seeing by Freeman Patterson
Cultivate a fresh perspective and boost your creative intuition.
The Negative by Ansel Adams
Master the art of printmaking and the value of pre-visualization.
Street Photography Now by Sophie Howarth and Stephen McLaren
Delve into the diverse world of street photography and its evolution in the modern era.
Understand the importance of timing and intuition in capturing the perfect moment.
On Photography by Susan Sontag
Explore the psychological and philosophical dimensions of photography.
The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman
Enhance your compositional skills by understanding the elements that create visual impact.
Annie Leibovitz at Work by Annie Leibovitz
Learn about the intricacies of portrait photography and the stories behind the shots.
Camera Lucida by Roland Barthes
Reflect on the power and essence of photographs beyond their visual content.
Photography and the Art of Seeing by Freeman Patterson
Cultivate a fresh perspective and boost your creative intuition.
The Negative by Ansel Adams
Master the art of printmaking and the value of pre-visualization.
Street Photography Now by Sophie Howarth and Stephen McLaren
Delve into the diverse world of street photography and its evolution in the modern era.