Immersive Storytelling
Once in awhile at National Geographic we get to go bigger than normal with a story –sending out multiple photographers, videographers, immersive media producers, writers, and more. When the media team comes back with the goods, we get developers, designers, editors, and producers to give it extra love. These special build, immersive experiences take careful planning and storyboarding from concept to execution. Here are just a few I had a hand in, either as Sr. Photo Editor or Executive Producer.
Please check out the story links in blue below as these are just experience teasers for flavor.
The Elephant Next Door (May 2023)
Asian Elephants are learning to live with us. But will we learn to live with them?
Photographs by Brent Stirton. Full credits at end of story.
Washington on Edge (December 2021)
In the past two years, a National Geographic photographer has seen it all: two impeachments, a pandemic, civil unrest, lockdowns, an attack on democracy. This is his story.
Photographs and Video: Louie Palu. Design and Development: Oscar Alejandro Santamariña, Photo Editor: Sadie Quarrier, Text Editor: John Hoeffel, Video Editor: Rebekah Barlas. This project was partially funded by National Geographic Society.
The Big Meltdown (November 2018)
As the Antarctic Peninsula heats up, the rules of life there are being ripped apart. Alarmed scientists aren’t sure what all the change means for the future.
Photographs by Paul Nicklen, Cristina Mittermeier, & Keith Ladzinski. Text by Craig Welch. Opening video: Shane Moore, Andy Mann, Jeff Patterson/RVRD. Icon illustrations by Lisel Ashlock/TheLoudCloud
Ukraine’s Refugees (March 2022)
Ukraine’s Refugees Share Their Harrowing Stories.
Photographers: Anastasia Taylor-Lind and Davide Monteleone. Video: Alice Aedy.
Field Production: Petro Halaburda.