RATHKOPF

Anna and Jordan Rathkopf are an award-winning photography and filmmaking duo and the founders of RATHKOPF, a documentary storytelling and strategy studio rooted in lived experience.

Their work explores the intersection of humanity, health, and culture, using photography and film to bring visibility to stories that are often overlooked or misunderstood. With a deeply personal and empathetic approach, they create intimate, honest narratives that connect people, challenge perceptions, and invite audiences to see the world through a different lens.

Their creative practice was profoundly shaped by Anna’s breast cancer diagnosis and Jordan’s experience as her care partner. Together, they gained a firsthand understanding of the distance between institutional knowledge and the realities of everyday life, an experience that continues to inform their work today. This perspective has become central to their storytelling, allowing them to approach complex subjects with sensitivity, curiosity, and a genuine understanding of the human experience.

Through RATHKOPF, Anna and Jordan collaborate with global healthcare companies, creative agencies, advocacy organizations, and purpose-driven brands, combining documentary filmmaking, photography, and qualitative insight to create work that is as meaningful as it is visually compelling.

Their work has reached audiences across healthcare, media, culture, and social impact internationally. In 2026, they helped establish Human Lens: The Lived Experience, a new category at the New York Festivals Health Awards, where they serve as Jury Chairs. Their contributions have also been recognized with a Professional Photographic Achievement Award from the International Photographic Council at the United Nations.

At the heart of their practice is a belief that powerful storytelling begins with listening, and that the most compelling narratives are often found in the experiences that make us human.