Anna and Jordan Rathkopf are an award-winning visual storytelling duo whose work explores themes of empathy, health, and identity. Drawing from their personal experiences with cancer and caregiving, they use visual storytelling to capture moments of vulnerability and resilience, fostering meaningful societal conversations about illness and survivorship.
They co-authored _HER2: The Diagnosed, The Caregiver, and Their Son_ (Daylight, 2024), an intimate and powerful narrative that documents the realities of cancer under 50, including its impact on relationships and family dynamics. Their work earned the 2024 Professional Photographic Achievement Award for Visual Storytelling from the International Photographic Council at the United Nations and has been recognized with accolades from Communication Arts, American Photography, American Photographic Artists (APA), and the Communicator Awards.
Through their lens, the Rathkopfs bring authenticity to the stories of survivors and caregivers, highlighting both their own family’s journey and the experiences of others impacted by illness. Their stories serve as a call to action, inspiring conversations and building empathy around some of the most challenging aspects of the human experience.
HER2: Alone, Together is a visual narrative about cancer under 50, told through the unique perspectives of the diagnosed and the caregiver. Through photography, text, and self-portraiture, it reveals the emotional complexities of illness, love, and survival.
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When COVID-19 hit Kensington, people took care of one another. The Kensington Cares exhibit celebrates this collective movement on the Avenue C Plaza—a place of resilience and creativity.
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