A Day On The Job

When timing is everything

By Bill Hatcher

Updated May 20, 2020

This series of photos was taken one day while on a magazine assignment.

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Originally Published December 16, 2015

Bill Hatcher

Bill Hatcher is a documentary photographer who shoots stories for National Geographic, Smithsonian and many other publications. He believes the best adventure photos are made when you’re an active participant in the story you’re shooting. Bill has been chasing stories about adventure sports,science and conservation around the world for nearly 30 years. His favorite mode of transport is by foot, bike, rope, packraft or skis.

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