Telling the Story: Documentary Photography with Thatcher Cook

Photographer Thatcher Cook talks about his career documenting programs for international humanitarian aid organizations (NGOs). Mr. Cook will use images and stories to discuss his work as well as how to approach subjects.

[@suehodnett6911]

Thanks, I've watched this over a couple of days and it was not only very informative but Thatcher came across as a great communicator as well as a terrific photographer, thanks

[@aplakatah]

It was a 3-day story-telling training in Jakarta in August 2009, organized by Mercy Corps, with Thatcher Cook and writer Roger Burks as trainers, that made me immediately fell in love with documentary photography. I bought a digital SLR camera 3 months later. This video cures my thirst. I really enjoyed this entertaining lecture. It worths my sleepless night. Thank you. - Susy from Indonesia -

[@boatman222345]

Having worked documenting poverty in the American Southwest during the 1960s/70s War On Poverty I have some sense of the challenges presented to create work of this caliber. Can't say how impressed I am with the quality, depth, and scope of this photographer's work. It is hard enough to make compelling images of poverty and the people effected by it but to do so with compassion untainted by prejudgement and unconscious condescension...well that's a real achievement! Beautiful images, sensitively created, and a wonderfully modest style! Thanks Thatcher & thanks B&H from a photographer from Bar Harbor, Maine!

[@BandH]

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[@ashishdeshmukh29]

Love your work! He is as humble as his art is outstanding!!

[@BandH]

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[@discojelly]

Love photo talks like this one! Really shows how big the world is and the many different cultures. Much enjoyed!

[@antiniasmith8715]

I loved this video, has to be the best one yet. He is a good man you can just tell by the way he talks about the people he has met and photographed. I shoot film and have to laugh at people who are surprised at how good it looks and how little has to be done if you get it right in camera.

[@shakejones]

great presentation mate! thank you for your time! And thank you to B&H for producing video, great job!!! Six years later and i still got so much from the presentation!!!

[@stelofoto7109]

One of the best presentations on the subject, entertaining and very inspiring. Outstanding photographs and interesting lecture, many thanks to Thatcher Cook & B & H.

[@bcomhaire]

Beautiful images and play with light and colors, amazing guy! Loved every second of this video

[@dave8540]

Enjoying this video,I really loved that image of the women in the former Soviet republic of Georgia during the house blessing,wonderful work!

[@WaywardAce]

This is my fave presentation ..... great photos ..... such a humble man .... and so patient with all the gear questions .... more of him please!

[@BandH]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed.

[@Mrsexposito]

I really enjoy this video and the honesty approach of Mr Cook, He still of life is admirable! Salvador from UK (Oxford)

[@anoopmathew5764]

Such a great person with great presentation...worth to watch .

[@brianmccarthy7768]

luckily just came across this presentation. Enthralling and inspiring. Wonderful photography by a humble, pragmatic and empathetic man

[@nightinsect]

Thank You Mr.Cook & Thank You B&H Enjoyed, Learnt... :)

[@amk1984]

Every single photo he shot is stunning.

[@tyrone9418]

Probably not. These are probably the few chosen ones from hundreds or more photos he shot. Though his work is really great. Too many documentary photographers are able to tell the story but the photos look like snaps. But this photographer, these photographs are beautiful.

[@anthonytella4176]

B and H Ive must of watched this atleast 3-5 times please bring this guy back and do a follow up or just do the same sing. Ive watched a lot of these from ur channel and hands down top 3.

[@andreathode3782]

Respect for your work. Really great images. Keep it up!

[@theusbadenhorst7079]

Awesome talk sir!

[@padmesantosh]

Beautiful soul. A great talent.

[@Conversus]

what a great guy - more film shooters pls! Kind Regards from Berlin.

[@AmaSharapova]

Thank you!

[@ChristineWilsonPhotography]

Fabulous video, can't find anything current by Thatcher though , just wondering what happened.

[@Bembeleke]

Very inspirational thank you

[@20inigo]

peopel should really not ask a photographer like this about what lenses he prefers over and over, it insults his intelligence and talent

[@raoct5999]

He's there to talk about documentary photography and people ask what's the focal length, which camera, film or digital...shut the f*** up as* h*le! That's so f*****g annoying.

[@bharadwajkamesh8939]

@@raoct5999 Dude's hustling. Travelling and making beautiful pictures. I'm trying to listen to his stories and watch more and more of his photographs. And these people can't stop about his damn equipment. He's said it so many times already.

[@stockwellroam5753]

great mosque story. Wonderful talk

[@gregmcknight5183]

My favorite B&H talk.

[@jazung]

The best one I have watched so far.

[@skfirojali2429]

Beside a great photographer he is also a great man

[@romiemiller2485]

I also used a "sky light" filter with film. I now keep a UV filter on lenses to cut down on haze, and because it's cheaper to replace a filter than the front element of a lens.

[@kevrosas1]

UV filter won’t cut down haze. It blocks UV from damaging film. Does not affect digital sensors. UV and skylight filters have a tint to them. Protector filters are completely clear.

[@stockwellroam5753]

and great duck hunting story !

[@tom1134fu]

great guy.

[@kamilyakubov86]

Great storyteller. Thank you! Can I ask what kind of camera he was using, I heard in the video, but I couldn't remember. :D Did anyone remember? :)))

[@F8Msssss]

Stop asking about his equipment OMG people this is documentary workshop!

[@romiemiller3093]

"Skylight" filter. From film days, but still good to leave on your lens to protect the front element. I use a UV filter. My go to lens That I use for 95% of my work is the Nikkor 24-120 f.4. For me 35 mm only would be too wide for most stuff, but that's me. It differs with each person.

[@kusandra1]

Whats wrong with the link of the web site??? lol

[@mariaromanello3685]

Hi Thatcher! I was thinking of you so I Googled you and found this. Beautiful, beautiful photography ! You've been busy! I'm in Saint Johns FL now so if you're ever down this way please give me a call,,,still the same phone number. Hope you are well. With love ~ Maria

[@Withnail1984]

love the fact these people cant believe its film - its called having skills so you dont need to spend hours in front of the computer. Get it right. Job done.

[@Boatzerama]

‘’Um’’

[@bengukalo3801]

“Armenia moved their border” is an interesting way to say that Armenia has invaded Azerbaijan’s territory.

[@robertbutts9835]

His images are ok.. Lots of distance between his subjects.. And with a 35mm lens oh boy..

[@marcodabas]

great video ! Just a coment , but for being b and h , its the worst lighitng set up i ever seen on a speach xD

[@hewhotellsastory]

+ Marco Dabas the lighting isn't for your benefit. The lighting is set up, so that the real audience can see the presentation and images on that back white wall.

[@Mrsexposito]

I really enjoy this video and the honesty approach of Mr Cook, He style of life is admirable! Salvador from UK (Oxford)

[@jazung]

He truly is an inspiration!