Browsing: Photographer Documentary

In this rare and reflective video, National Geographic photographer Sam Abell shares his philosophy of shooting — rooted in patience, restraint, and reverence for simplicity. Eschewing flash and favouring natural light, Abell’s approach is deeply connected to the emotional and architectural qualities of space.

Few photographers have shaped the 20th century’s visual language like Richard Avedon — and no documentary captures his complexity better than Darkness and Light. Originally aired as part of PBS’s American Masters series, this 90-minute film goes far beyond glossy magazine spreads and commercial fame.