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Anna & Jordan Rathkopf
Visual Storytellers. Survivor & Caregiver.
Winners of the 2024 UN Award for Photographic Achievement in Visual Storytelling
Email: anna@rathkopf.com | jordan@rathkopf.com
Tel: 646.784.8541
Stories Informed by Survival
Our work is rooted in personal experience, shaped by our roles as a cancer survivor and caregiver. It’s intimate, cinematic, and emotionally grounded.
Recognized by the United Nations, Communication Arts, American Photography, and The Communicator Awards, we specialize in visual narratives that cut through—bringing real human moments to healthcare, culture, and cause-based storytelling.
HER2: The Diagnosed, The Caregiver, and Their Son
Our award-winning book and photo series offers a dual point of view on illness, identity, and love—called “What to Expect When You’re Expecting for cancer under 50.”
Featured by CNN, Good Morning America, LensCulture, and HUCK Magazine.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
We Tell Stories That Feel Real.
Start-to-finish media production for brands that care.
Rooted in empathy and purpose, our work centers genuine patient and caregiver perspectives. From story consulting and casting to photography and full-scale video production, we bring lived experience to every frame.
As creative partners, we support your project from start to finish—crafting narratives that connect, inspire, and stay true.
Ideation & Concept Development
We shape ideas with honesty and emotional depth—stories that connect on a human level.
Casting & Storyboarding
We find the right voices and shape visual narratives that reveal the heart of each experience.
Photo & Video Production
We create intimate, cinematic visuals that highlight resilience, love, and lived reality.
Editing & Post-Production
We deliver polished final pieces that honor the truth of each story, without losing what makes it personal.
Select Projects
ANGELICA
CHRISTINA J
LOURDES
BROOKLYN
CHRISTINA
BRIANNA
YAHIRA
ROSALINE
memorial sloan kettering
image library and video for "mission, vision, values" campaign
South Brooklyn Heroes
In the early days of the pandemic lockdown in Southern Brooklyn, the Rathkopfs documented the experiences of over 100 volunteers helping mutual aid groups through genuine portraits and interviews. This impactful project emphasizes community strength and was featured in prominent platforms, including a public art exhibition on LINKNYC digital kiosks throughout NYC, the Smithsonian Institute's “VACCINES AND US” initiative, and Photoville in 2021 and 2022.
The Rathkopfs are planning a 2025, 5-year anniversary retrospective exhibition.
