This Man Helps Nat Geo Photographers Get the Shot | National Geographic

Cheetah-proof flashbulbs, custom wide-angle lenses, and cameras that take two photos at once: It's all in a day's work for Kenji Yamaguchi, a master photographic engineer at National Geographic. For 32 years, his custom contraptions have helped photographers capture iconic images on assignments all over the world.
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[@fron645]

I just hope NatGeo is treating this guy the way he deserves for his work.

[@rinky_dinky]

staying with a company for 33 years , is a good sign of that i suppose

[@dalienrivera6093]

Fron Villa yea me to !! I was thinking of that.

[@yomommastupid]

he is Japanese, they are known to be loyal especially his generation

[@Waynes-xt9gr]

they BETTER pay him his $$$$$$$$$$ salary!!! he IS a very very important technician!! bet you his "turnaround time" is way fast!

[@TheaterAtReference]

you can tell and read this mans good nature positive attitude dedication true love and passion for his work.. we need more of him

[@kh.g4049]

stryker7x we can never afford more of him. This is the real education, not the degree papers that kids nowadays are being forced to chase by their folks generation. We've turned attention towards the need for more money. We've ruined the environment that should have natured such skills. We've lost it all, at the point of no return.

[@AnkitRajpoot]

Exactly! :)

[@Mark-yv5fr]

I understand the "Folks generation" thing. But please remember Marx's theory of dialectics: Every thesis will provoke an anti-thesis. Every movement will provoke a counter movent. And mind you that the movement you're refering to has a counter movement! So much greater than you will believe :)

[@rinky_dinky]

so its a good thing right ?

[@williamchangco833]

yahh, your right

[@zfilmmaker]

Kenji works in photo engineering, he doesn't just repair cameras or enhances them, he takes wild ideas photographers have and creates something new to give the world another perspective all together. I worked for Nat Geo TV in a similar role but with motion picture and broadcast video. Kenji is also a great Photgrapher and loves taking panoramas the old fashion way, taking multiple pictures in-line and manually lining them together. Back in 1998 he took a picture of me in seven places doing different things all in one wide image. It's basically me cloned seven times. No doubt about it, he's multi-talented.

[@rottenshutter8379]

Hey! Can you suggest me where to do and learn photo engineering? I am engineer and want to pursue career in photo engineering.

[@zfilmmaker]

@@rottenshutter8379 Photo Engineering at Nat Geo is no longer. The magazine and the way it’s run is different than in the past. The only related jobs would be for a manufacturer or equipment rental or repair.

[@TrueInvisible]

he's a good guy I hope to see more about him thanks

[@handznet]

So he is practically an equivalent of Q from James Bond

[@yashaswisharma9064]

Please return everything intact Mr Bond. :)

[@Rielestkid]

thumbs up for this guy. He should have his own channel.

[@perfectperfecto]

Hope we can see more of this gentleman

[@muhammadkhairiaimran6218]

this great man is too modest, respect.

[@MrVERMONVILE]

It's great that you show the people behind the scenes responsible for all the great work I think there needs to be more of this since they are usually taken for granted but without them none of this would exist, KUDOS!

[@coleudall14]

Long live this guy. He's so awesome

[@babyansel]

Ayyy its Lok Cheung's Great Grandpa

[@BoLuDeNcIo]

lmao ! im ded

[@socratesvela8285]

babyansel NO! it is Mr. Nikon-FroKnows grandpa.

[@MrTimoMovies]

I'm dead 😂 lmao

[@detailed8962]

This guy is awesome .

[@aryajonathan3733]

He is the NatGeo's Q. Most engineers in a thriving work environment like that usually work behind the scenes and come up with great things. They have the utmost patience to achieve perfection.

[@deveshdwivedi3321]

10 dislikes? a man of such passions....bows!!!!

[@MrTimoMovies]

I want to see more of him.. What an amazing man!

[@Onrdough]

Just beautiful, as a 16 year old teen I'm glad to know that there is something out there for everyone.

[@aresmaxyou]

Thank you Mr. Kenji Yamaguchi, you are the humble man and the legend

[@MrExel47]

Cool that you feature someone loke him, how´s working behind the scenes. He´s a real hero for photography and nature documentaries.

[@MyFullers]

Great film. So nice to see someone so dedicated and thinking outside the box. Oh and extremely humble. Very rare nowadays

[@abuzarkhan8449]

very underrated and un appreciated, yet doing the best of his job. Such people need to be given a top managerial position in any job relevant organizations.... I deeply appraise for his work

[@briscoepark]

What a kind man, thank you nat geo for shedding light on this guy. You can hear the love for what he does in his voice. Need more guys like him.

[@MontanaWild]

Very cool. That man has heart and I think really appreciates the little things.

[@sinlokemp]

Want to see more of him. Great people who work behind the scenes, making great things happen! 👍🏼

[@AdamNunez]

So humble, pure feels.

[@rodrigopages1054]

this is what true honesty and happiness looks like!

[@alexandermaruhom664]

I hope they appreciate this man's kindness

[@rogeriopeccioli1616]

Congratulations Mr. Yamaguchi. I would like to see more news about him.

[@Travelvids]

One word. BRILLIANT. man with a passion for solving someone else's problem. 🎥

[@jackytsz]

I wonder how much fun if this guy and Adam Savage meet.

[@craigpacey3927]

This guy is great. You can really tell how much he loves his work

[@douglasmackellar3875]

I too would love to see more. What a great story and interesting guy. An unsung hero from behind the lens!

[@ranjitpooja7951]

Hats off Sir to u ..🤗

[@Grnbyrd]

Mr Yamaguchi is an artist is his own right. Wonderful video!

[@Shine_atl]

3:18 This man is truly wonderful. Salute to the masters behind lens and cameras!

[@anshulraghuwanshi9732]

Amazingly pure guy.

[@zakiullah1994]

What a legend you are! God bless you

[@waltermbise]

Respect and alots of credits to this Gentleman...

[@Sumeetbkk]

God bless you sir. Dedicated and humble

[@faruque31]

Respect! they are the heroes behind.....

[@guiltygearcore]

He really loves his work. thumbs up to you sir!

[@orlandog1644]

When you realize their probably using his cameras to record his interview

[@mrityunjayabhijeet7712]

they're*

[@nateg9690]

Wow, Thanks Kenji..

[@arrowbubbles]

You made it happen, sir. Salute!

[@honestreviews8445]

If thanks is the best thing he ever got he needs a raise.

[@zoltanliptak7327]

He is a good and very clever man. I will see more gentlemans like him. 🙂

[@danh4635]

I love his humbleness

[@chipperP]

I admire geniuses like this.

[@socratesvela8285]

positive attitude will come from being surrounded by good, fair leaders. natgeo must take good care of this guy.

[@NBMSCH]

respect for that man and for Japan... i wish i would be his trainee!

[@Jorge_Rodriguez83]

The world is full of anonymous heroes like this man.

[@SY_Vlog24]

thank you! i love natgeo and u helped them by ur skills 😊

[@iambrianallen]

Would love to see a full documentary on this guy.

[@ibshadarshad8184]

Japans nation is amazing.very very honest people they are. i realy astonished about there behaviours.

[@yungreem88]

very humble guy...

[@soravhmamoday8177]

Hats off to this man..... #Respect

[@dalelerwill3207]

Mannnnn you are a legend sir! His accomplishments are simply amazing! Such Selflessness he makes me so happy!

[@shubhammayank20]

wow.. simply pure dedication.

[@shyzstii]

Wow! Absolute genius. Love it!

[@GingerPhotographer]

Such an amazing man!

[@miguelortiz5270]

A hero, without a cape. 👏👏👏

[@samhartfieldlewis5247]

What a talented guy.

[@ryanw.5827]

What an amazing man!

[@adedotunajibade]

This is inspiring. Well done sir!

[@swaygfx]

To dedicate 30 years of your life to anything needs a salute , I hope Nikon appreciates it - Nikon user

[@TravelwithKumar]

awesome grand salute...

[@bendover-bz4bc]

huge respect for this man 👍

[@accorsistudios]

I look at that workbench and sometimes I'm wary of an impeccable work area, too messy and the person can't find anything and that builds no confidence either. I look at his set up and you can tell, he works late hours, alone, and "cleaning" up would only waste more time. Really cool shop and person.

[@enduropancenoye]

That guy have an important dedication for the NatGeo team.. Salute !

[@Eagle1349]

As a photographer of 26 years, I admire this guys skills!

[@natasfresas]

this man is awesome. would like to know more about him

[@ishabripedia]

this guy really incredible, thank for help us mr. Kenji

[@mike0rr]

This was great. Helps me brush off name brands and keep working towards doing what needs to be done.

[@johnwayne8]

wow your a hidden gem Sir! salute!

[@krisraps]

people like this gentelmen are saviors of the world

[@Simon-ro8nh]

Ultimate respect

[@thankyou5726]

Thank you Sir. Keep doing you love to do. And inspire more people about your works. God bless

[@harshangkale8588]

Beautifully​ Presented!!

[@AtlasZero13]

the mastermind behind the best pictures the world has ever seen

[@DBicakci]

what a great soul..

[@johnwongtw1]

Dedication personified! Wow.

[@Dcamposmunoz]

This guy is amazing, He love and live The Photography.

[@viktornekrestyanov2720]

Incredible

[@dave1234u]

What a fantastic chap

[@mmaajjddii]

Thank U Kenji Yamaguchi U R The Man

[@clifflucas22]

Legend.

[@fonzireyes]

Brilliant!

[@gautammore1001]

Amazing

[@151aaaa]

Wonderful!

[@slnk9965]

Amazing !

[@gatomaru]

Thank you for your work sir

[@mytutorials646]

NatGeo should do a weekly vlog showing his creative work. I would watch that!

[@Rodrigo-RdR]

Congratulations Kanji! Keep going

[@georgeaura]

very awesome I wish I had his knowledge

[@pape_diack]

Awesome !

[@ramvenkat9191]

you are unseen hero behind ever video of natgeo.

[@BorisDessimond]

Amazing.

[@rameshkakoti4484]

Nice to meet The U.and happy to meet.

[@shamiksanyaldop]

great man..!

[@ricky4680]

Respect

[@villegas24]

great man