Thaddeus Pope is a documentary photographer of both people and the natural world, but with a signature passion for human-centred visual storytelling. I find his work impressive in how it contextually humanises the social, cultural, religious and political experience and lives of people. He shows us the uniqueness of the human condition, with its complexity, diversity, beauty, suffering, as well as its endless peculiarities, surprises and possibilities. As you engage with Pope’s visual oeuvre, you appreciate the integrity, depth, sensitivity, respect, strength, savvy technical acumen and the lucid visual storytelling he creates through his lens. I find myself drawn into Pope’s world of vantage-making, frequently spellbound and moved. I commend his work to anyone interested in photography that is transformative, humane and profoundly educational.

Thaddeus Pope is a media, design and branding professional who I’ve had the distinct pleasure to work with since 2013. During this time, he has proven himself to be a diligent professional, completely reliable and a pleasure to work with. He is a wonderful colleague who takes pride in the quality of his work, never accepts second best, and delivers results that exceed client expectations.

Though his skillset is wide-ranging, Thaddeus is particularly impressive when working behind the lens of a camera, where his years of photography experience have enabled him to develop a unique “fly on the wall” documentary aesthetic and strong narrative storytelling ability.

Thaddeus brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each assignment he undertakes, and I highly recommend him and his services without hesitation to any prospective clients.

Thaddeus Pope is a world-class photographer who has served as the official photographer for IAFOR, covering 70 events from 2013 onwards on three continents. He manages to capture moments of magic that really illustrate the interaction between the people and places that make our events so important. He produces fantastic documentary photography, that evidences his many years of training and dedication to the art, and his consummate professionalism. This is further demonstrated by his work as the Founding Creative Director of the IAFOR Documentary Photography Award, which recognises and nurtures young practitioners every year.

Thaddeus Pope’s work has provided our organisation with a polished and professional outward face. His skill set is unquestionable and his artistry is equally impressive. He is able to capture the essence of the moment in his photography and weave images together into a truly compelling story. I trust him on all aspects of design, photography, and branding. His creativity, input and support will ensure the success of his clients!

I have worked with Thaddeus Pope on a number of significant projects including a documentary film where he was Director of Photography for “The Greatest Gift” that required optimising his skills in a challenging environment. And another project where he curated a photo exhibition. In every situation Thaddeus displayed superb technical skills and brilliant creative intuition.

These attributes combined with his ‘easy to work with’ disposition and a ‘can do’ attitude made my role as Executive Producer a pleasant one. I cannot recommend him highly enough.