Entering New Worlds Through Photography

We visited photographer Christopher Anderson to talk about his work and his life-changing experience aboard a Haitian refugee boat that sank in the Caribbean. We then followed him as he hit the streets to photograph New York City.

Photos courtesy of Christopher Anderson / Magnum Photos.

[VibesLaCroix]

vice you need to do more short documentaries on photographers!

[ToddHudsonAtl]

This is what makes youtube so cool. I would have NEVER seen any of this story without it. Very cool.

[lasehtrocks]

This guy is awesome because he explains his passion, how it changed him, and what he wants to do with it. Really cool actually.
Not to mention his photographs are awesome too.

[Rococo]

4:03 i really like the moment when the cars stops and is waiting for him to take the picture.

[Sam]

So inspired! Everyone when they go into street/editorial photography, they focus too much on composition rather than just getting the shot. Chris Anderson has shown that perhaps what makes a photograph is just being a part of the moment, and simply focussing on capturing it and all the emotions that come along with it.

[kidmecha]

This video was incredible. I love his passion of Photography when he speaks about it, you can really tell how much it means to him. Especially when he talks about the Son and Father project, I was tearing up just from the inter-cut footage of him playing with his son. Amazing.

[geosync]

As a 40 year old father, ex film major drifting untethered in the sea, I may have just found what I was meant to do. Thank you for a profound video.

[diordrama]

THIS is living. THIS is photography. Humbling as hell.

[Arzenteart]

Didn't know him or his work, the magic of Social Media, I now know and appreciate his POV and work. Thank u

[colinwhite]

I know this is 10 years old but it's so good to see some photography content here, I want more more more

[ColtsFan]

im a student in hopes to show the world to everyone through my work... i'd choose making a difference over money anyday. i love this man's work and his passion...

[erfahnh]

That intro with the shutter sounds is extremely obnoxious 

[blackyiechan]

Man those pictures he takes are truly timeless...

[tallaganda]

Very very good film, he explains his thinking process probably better than anyone I have ever heard.

[veetor]

damn the color balance in his photos are amazing! 

[Shmyrk]

"I want it to feel more than just a shadow that passes by and stops a scene; I want it to feel engaged and connected." Beautiful words!

[SHIRTS]

10:44 is what photography is ABOUT!!!  So many great quotes in this. Thank you!

[rvcaink]

This was absolutely brilliant. He's entirely true about how photography is something to be looked at in the long term ways it affects society and it's views.

[AngamiAccent]

Damn miss these type of documentaries!
No hype music, narrator
Pleasant, thought provoking

[IndividualLives]

This guy is one of my favourite photographers, and probably always will be.