First two episodes premiere on March 18 on National Geographic. All episodes stream on March 19 on Disney+ and Hulu.

Series Description:

From AcademyⓇ and EmmyⓇ Award-winning filmmakers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, 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.

Eight esteemed directors have masterfully brought each of the photographers’ stories to life:  starting with the insightful vision of award-winning duo E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (“Free Solo”) to the skilled direction of Marshall Curry (“Racing Dreams”), Pagan Harleman (“The Trade”), Crystal Kayiza (“Rest Stop”), Sam Pollard (“MLK/FBI”), Kristi Jacobson (“Solidarity”) and Rita Baghdadi (“Sirens”), 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.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSCjIRdu1ZY 

Social Info: Nat Geo TV Facebook, Nat Geo TV Instagram, #NatGeoPhotographer

Episode Premiere Dates and Medium Descriptions: 

“Paul Nicklen (@paulnicklen) & Cristina Mittermeier (@mitty): Win or Die” 

Premieres March 18 at 8 p.m. EDT on National Geographic

Directed by E. Chai Vasarhelyi (@chaivasarhelyi) and Jimmy Chin (@jimmychin)

Description: Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier sail to the Bahamas, where they photograph a spectacular underwater world threatened by big oil.

“Anand Varma (@anandavarma): Hidden Wonders” 

Premieres March 18 at 9 p.m. EDT on National Geographic

Directed by Marshall Curry (@marshallcurry)

Description: Known for capturing the secrets of the natural world, Anand Varma works to capture the miraculous development of an egg into a baby chick. 

“Dan Winters (@danwintersphoto): Life is Once. Forever.” 

Premieres March 25 at 8 p.m. EDT on National Geographic

Directed by Pagan Harleman (IMDb)

Description: Dan Winters captures the apex of human endeavor, the Artemis launch, and pursues a long-dreamed-of personal project, the shipyards of Bangladesh.

“Campbell Addy (@campbelladdy): Feeling Seen” 

Premieres March 25 at 9 p.m. EDT on National Geographic

Directed by Crystal Kayiza (@crystalkayiza) and Sam Pollard (IMDb)

Description: Campbell Addy photographed icons like Beyonce and Meghan Markle before 30, but now he wants to reclaim his purpose by mounting a solo art show.

“Krystle Wright (@krystlejwright): Heart Explosions” 

Premieres April 1 at 8 p.m. EDT on National Geographic

Directed by Kristi Jacobson (IMDb)

Description: World-renowned adventure photographer Krystle Wright heads to the United States to chase storms, rock climb and make epic images. 

“Muhammed Muheisen (@mmuheisen): Finding the Light” 

Premieres April 1 at 9 p.m. EDT on National Geographic

Directed by Rita Baghdadi (IMDb)

Description: Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Muhammed Muheisen uses his art for advocacy -- shining a light on families caught in the global refugee crisis.

ALL EPISODES STREAM MARCH 19 ON DISNEY+ AND HULU.

Contacts:

Molly Mulrain - molly@lindsaydrewelpr.com 

Nadia Ahmadein – Nadia.Ahmadein@natgeo.com