Thaddeus Pope | Documentary Photographer based in Japan

DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN JAPAN

Thaddeus Pope is an editorial and commercial photographer with a passion for human-centred visual storytelling. He is available for assignments in Japan and around the world.

Documentary

Thaddeus Pope is based in Japan where his current documentary practice focuses primarily on Japanese culture, with a particular interest in the role of ritual and tradition in contemporary Japanese life.

Former Wall Street Journal and Washington Post investigative reporter Professor Alec Klein gives a Keynote Presentation at The Asian Conference on Media, Communication & Film (MediAsia) in Osaka, Japan.

Events

Thaddeus is an event photography specialist who has photographed dozens of events in the UK, USA, UAE, Japan and Spain, including events organised with the Government of Japan, The Wall Street Journal, J. Walter Thompson, Merrill Lynch and University College London (UCL).

An Axis Deer runs beside a lake as the sun rises in the Yala National Park in Sri Lanka

Wildlife

In addition to his professional photographic experience, Thaddeus is an enthusiastic amateur wildlife photographer with a lifelong love for animals and an interest in environmental conservation.

Oshika Waterfall, or Ohga-daki “Big Deer Waterfall”, near Wakasa Town in Tottori Prefecture, Japan

Waterfalls

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Thaddeus began photographing the waterfalls of Tottori Prefecture, Japan. He now provides long-exposure waterfall photography workshops throughout the prefecture.

Karo Nakizumo Festival (Crying Baby Sumo)

Nakizumo or “Baby Crying Sumo” festivals are held in the belief that crying babies will grow to be healthy and strong and have prosperous futures – especially so if the crying is long and loud!

Nada no Kenka Matsuri (Nada Fighting Festival)

The Nada no Kenka Matsuri is an especially high-spirited Shinto festival, which brings the local community together in an annual celebration of great cultural and spiritual significance.

Misasa Onsen Hanayu Festival (Misasa no Jinsho)

Misasa Onsen Hanayu Festival (Misasa no Jinsho) culminates in a giant tug of war between two teams of local men representing the western and eastern parts of Misasa Onsen in Tottori Prefecture.

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"The Greatest Gift" Pamulaan Center Documentary. Cinematography by Thaddeus Pope

Videography

Thaddeus Pope is an aspiring documentary filmmaker who has worked on video projects with several NGO’s, including the Hope International Development Agency in Japan, and the Pamulaan Center for Indigenous Peoples Education in the Philippines.

Featured image from the documentary film The Greatest Gift.

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