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Dec 2022
26m 19s

The People Behind the Photography

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
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National Geographic photographers seldom do their work alone, especially those who journey out to far-flung places. This week, we’re shining a light on local collaborators—people whose names don’t show up in the credit line for a photo but who are key to helping our photographers get the breathtaking shots you see with our stories. We’ll hear about their ext ... Show More
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