EDUCATION THAT CONNECTS

The Rathkopfs are an award-winning photo and film duo creating human-centered visual stories for schools, universities, and education nonprofits through documentary storytelling.

Aerial view of a city street with parked cars and trees, historic brick buildings, and modern skyscrapers in the background.
A college student with glasses working on a laptop in a classroom with large windows and greenery outside.
Two young men smiling outdoors with greenery in the background, one wearing glasses and a gray shirt, the other in a maroon polka dot shirt, holding a book.
Young girl wearing safety goggles working on a project at a classroom table with other students in the background.
Students sitting at desks in a classroom with wooden bookshelves filled with books and decor in the background, listening attentively to a lesson.
Two men, one adult and one young boy, sitting at a wooden table in a library or office, smiling and engaging in conversation. The adult is holding an open book, and there are several closed books on the table in front of the boy. A background of book
A man in a blue shirt and black apron standing in front of a colorful mural featuring a tree branch, a blue bird, a butterfly, and flowers on a brick wall.
Girl wearing safety goggles and apron, standing at a science table in a classroom, smiling.
A smiling young woman with curly hair and glasses holding a black notebook outdoors in a park with green trees and sunlight.
A group of diverse high school students walking outdoors, smiling, on a sunny day, with trees and cars in the background. Part of a school report cover page.
Group of diverse young people in a classroom near large windows, some sitting on a windowsill and others standing, with a whiteboard and a large calendar on the wall.
Young male student in a blue shirt and striped tie sitting at a desk in a classroom, paying attention, with other students in the background.
A woman with glasses and gloves standing at a workbench in a workshop or store, surrounded by drawers, shelves, and supplies.
A young girl standing in a classroom, holding a colorful painting. She has dark hair and is wearing a yellow shirt, dark pants, and sneakers. The classroom has decorated walls with children's artwork and educational posters.
A young Black man in a gray hoodie sitting at a desk using a laptop, with two women in the background in a bright classroom or library setting.
Two children working together on a woodworking project, hammering nails into a piece of wood, inside a classroom or workshop setting.
Two children standing side by side in an art classroom, holding up their drawings on large sheets of paper. Their faces are obscured by the drawings they are holding. The children wear casual clothes with paint stains and sneakers. The background sho
Group of four students standing on stairs, engaging in conversation in front of a colorful bulletin board that reads 'Dreams Family' with heart and arrow decorations.
A teacher standing over two students in school uniforms reading books in a classroom with a bright window and orange banner with a lion.
A young man with a beard wearing a white cable-knit sweater and navy pants, leaning against a yellow school hallway wall, smiling at the camera. In the background, other students and school lockers are visible in a brightly lit hallway.
A young woman with curly hair, glasses, and a smile sitting at a desk with a laptop, engaging in a conversation with two other women in a classroom setting.
A young boy in a black basketball uniform and face mask practicing shooting a basketball on an indoor court, with other children and an coach or instructor nearby, during a basketball clinic or training session.
Person flipping through colorful pages of a scrapbook or art folder on a wooden table.
Teacher or instructor engaging with students in a classroom, surrounded by laptops and educational materials.
Children and adults in a classroom painting large banners or posters with various colorful designs and texts, some wearing aprons and masks, with shelves and artwork in the background.
A young woman with curly hair, wearing a white hoodie with 'BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY' in blue text, standing beside a whiteboard and holding a large foam hand with an index finger pointing up, marked with '#1' in red, smiling at the camera.
Three kids, one riding a yellow tricycle, two standing beside her in a playground with a blue court and trees in the background.
A young boy with glasses drawing a purple and black rectangle on white paper in a classroom.
A young boy in safety glasses, lying on a woodworking table in a classroom, reaching towards a long piece of wood, with tools and educational posters on the wall behind him.
Two young basketball players standing indoors, holding pom-poms and a basketball, smiling at the camera.
Young girl with dark curly hair, wearing a light blue button-up shirt and a black skirt, smiling and standing outdoors on a sidewalk with trees and a red brick building in the background.
Children sitting on benches inside a museum or educational exhibit, looking attentively at something out of frame.
Three young adults standing and laughing outside in front of a red building with black railings, dressed in casual business attire.
Two girls are presenting in a classroom. One girl is holding a drawing of a gift box with a moose's face wearing a Santa hat, smiling. The other girl is smiling with her hand on her neck, watching the presentation. There is a projector displaying ske
Young female volleyball player in a navy uniform with number 11 holding a volleyball in an indoor sports facility.
Two boys working on a colorful banner in an art classroom, one using a paintbrush and the other using a paint roller, with art supplies and equipment visible in the background.
A woman in a graduation cap and gown at a graduation ceremony.
Group of young women in graduation caps and gowns taking a selfie on a city sidewalk.
Two students in red shirts are reviewing photos in a photo album, smiling and engaging in conversation in a classroom with other students in the background.
Two young students wearing safety goggles and aprons are closely working together on a woodworking project, marking or measuring a piece of wood with a ruler in a classroom or workshop setting.
A young boy in safety glasses and a red jacket works on a woodworking project, measuring a piece of wood on a workbench in a workshop.
A young man in a blue sweater and red tie smiling and sitting at a desk in a classroom or library.
A young woman with long black hair, dressed in a white blouse and black pants, sitting on a black park bench outdoors, smiling and laughing.
A woman covering her face, crying, appears emotional, surrounded by other people in a room with a window.
A woman and young boy sitting at a desk in a classroom, engaged in conversation, with other students in the background.
Two girls drawing on a large sketchpad at a classroom table, smiling and engaging in a virtual call with a woman on a tablet, with an art supply box and crayons on the table.
Children painting on a yellow wall, wearing masks.
A young girl wearing a blue surgical mask, looking through a magnifying glass, in a classroom setting with other children in the background.
Children in a classroom painting on a large canvas with brushes, wearing aprons and face masks.