Netflix’s newest TV series, Tales By Light, became available for streaming last month. First introduced in March 2015, the six-part series is perfect for photographers and photography enthusiasts.

The show, which is a partnership between National Geographic and Canon Australia, has an interesting and absolutely visually pleasing first season.

Tales by Light is currently available for streaming on Netflix.

What is it about?

Tales By Light is about five photographers who travel to different parts of the world to find some “extreme and fascinating environments”. Throughout the show, you’ll get to know Peter Eastway, Darren Jew, Richard l’Anson, Art Wolfe, and Krystle Wright as they go on a visual journey and share interesting stories about their adventures. While the show follows five photographers, each episode focuses on just one of them.

In every episode, the show follows one photographer who explores various places. The featured photographer captures their adventure through the camera, using a personal photographic style. The group then sits down to talk about things such as how and why they got this shot. These photographers are basically our tour guides, showing us parts of the world that some of us have not discovered yet.

Why should you watch it? Is it any good?

There are several reasons why Tales By Light should be on your to-watch list. Whether you are a photographer, a photography enthusiast, or someone who happens to just love adventures, this Australian documentary series is for you.

Here are some of the top reasons why:

1. It is for everyone. Although it is mainly a show about photographers, it is made for all audiences. You don’t have to sit through technical discussions. If you’re a photographer but the rest of your family is not into it, this show will still interest them.
2. Tales of Light seamlessly combines visual artistry with a strong and interesting narrative. This fact does not distract you from what’s really happening. In fact, it makes everything more interesting. It is visual storytelling at its finest.
3. The documentary series features noteworthy and exciting situations, such as the episode that showed an active volcano that erupted just as the production team was leaving the island. Basically, what makes every episode interesting is not the visual acrobatics but the fact that the photographers – and the audience – learn and discover something new every episode. It’s a journey of learning and discovery.
4. Tales By Light is inspiring, especially for professional and aspiring photographers. It shows what a photographer has to go through to get the ideal shot and the perfect frame. It highlights all the hard work that photographers do to get the results they desire. This is especially important because some people think that photography is a glamorous profession or hobby. This documentary series will prove that, yes, there can be some glamour attached to photography, but it’s mostly about talent and hard work.
5. Netflix’s documentary series is a visual extravaganza that shows us what technology can do if it is properly used. We often question why there are too many products in the tech market, and we wonder what they are for. This documentary series shows us the many things we can do with the help of technology. A lot of scenes in Tales By Light use drones to get the best angles and shots. Technology, in this sense, allows us to explore the wonders of our world.
6. The featured photographers have different styles and personalities. They also have different reasons for doing what they do. This makes the show even more interesting. There are scenes where each photographer is shown preparing to take shots. This gives us various insights about each photographer, particularly in terms of their style and method. Richard l’Anson, for example, is almost always giddy as he starts to shoot his subjects. Darren Jew, who is a marine photographer, keeps his calm even when photographing the most interesting subjects. He always manages to create dream-like images of his subjects. Krystle Wright, an adventure sports photographer, likes taking daring shots, especially when they highlight the power of Mother Nature against men. For photographers and photography enthusiasts, this is a good material to study, one that can be used to improve their practice and craft.
7. Tales By Light is a good stress reliever. When you get home after a busy day at the office or in school, a few minutes of the documentary will slowly lift up your spirits and improve your mood. You’ll savor the opportunity to see the beautiful wonders of the world without having to leave the comforts of your home.
8. The documentary series can also serve as an inspiration to travelers. If you are in the middle of planning a trip, Tales By Light will inspire you to be as adventurous as you can be. You’ll want to explore places you’ve never been to. And you’ll want to document every leg of your trip.
9. Lastly, Tales By Light will inspire you to want to become a good photographer. Or to take photography as a hobby. You’ll be inspired by the adventures of the five photographers. You may not experience the same things they did, but you’ll definitely enjoy discovering the best of the world. In a way, the show is a strong advertising plug for photography. It shows us that photography is more than just a hobby; that it is not just about clicking the camera and taking photos. Photography is also about learning and discovering new things and sharing these with the world.

The Awesome Trailer

If those didn’t convince you to watch it. Make sure you check out the 2min preview below:

In Conclusion

Tales By Light is the perfect vehicle to put photographers in the limelight. It is an interesting take in adventuring. It is also a visual masterpiece that can easily take your breath away. Behind all the magical images, though, lie stories that deserve to be heard. Stories by photographers who experienced the world’s wonders firsthand.