LibGuides: Photography: Videos on Photography

Below you will find a list of documentary videos that focus on famous photographers and of a photographic journal. You will also find videos that contain tips and trips for the photographer.

Documentary about Photography

Dorothea Lange: Grab a hunk of lightning More than four decades of 20th-century America are filtered through Lange’s life and lens — her creations and achievements, her tragedies and losses. Known for her powerful images from the Great Depression, her haunting "Migrant Mother" remains emblematic of that period. In 1936, when photographs of the poverty-stricken mother of seven, stranded in a camp in California, were published, a national awareness began. As America matured into a world power, Lange continued to bear witness — mass migration, increasing urbanization and the cost of war at home — bringing subjects alive, transmitting raw emotions and capturing the human condition. This film is made by Dyanna Taylor, Lange’s granddaughter, who began her artistic vision, literally, at Lange’s feet.
Peter Peryer: The Art of Seeing For four decades Peryer pioneered and championed the art of photography and created a major body of work. He was a deeply thoughtful and inspiring person. In an era when the world is flooded with amateur photos taken casually, it is crucial to learn how photography can also be an art – and to learn this from someone dedicated and passionate in his hunt for unique images. The film has been described as 'a masterclass in photography' and a great testament to this artist's life.
Picture Stories Picture Post was Britain's best-selling weekly magazine during the 1940s and early 50s. Through its picture stories, Picture Post pioneered a completely new approach to the portrayal of British life, and in doing so helped to shape modern British photography. PICTURE STORIES, a feature-length documentary, explores that revolution through the eyes of some of Britain’s leading documentary and street photographers, and through archive interviews with Picture Post photographers, writers and editors.

Photography Tips & Tricks

Photography tips: Five tips for better landscape photography In this video I share five landscape photography tips that should bring your photos to a new level.
5 Biggest Photography Misconceptions There are many misconceptions in photography, but these top 5 are the biggest! Watch the video and learn more. What are your photography misconceptions? Which one shocked you the most?
How to get started in nature photography Learn the outdoor photography basics from gear to lighting and composition, so you can capture those outdoor adventures.
A complete guide to timelapse photography Timelapse photography is a great way to spice up any video project, and the effect is a great way to tell your photographic story. In this animation I cover everything from the definition of timelapse, to the gear you will need, to professional techniques used to create timelapses, and to the programs needed to take them from a string of photos to a smooth video.
Digital Photography Lessons: Portrait photography tips Learn three portrait photography tips from commercial photographer Dan Bracaglia in this digital photography lesson from Howcast.

Last updated on Apr 11, 2025 3:50 PM