The Photographer And Story Behind The 1990 TMNT Movie Poster

Have you ever wondered about the photographers and process behind iconic movie posters? Some of Azriel Knight's most vivid nostalgic memories are over the striking movie poster for the blockbuster film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Being born in 1992, I don't have as much of a connection to the TMNT franchise as this video's host, but this did not hinder my ability to enjoy it! Growing up I had an older brother who in the '90s was most certainly taken by these pizza-eating turtles, so I understand the significance of this movie for someone from that era, and this video's host is no exception. 

For Azriel Knight, seeing his beloved cartoon come to life was such a unique experience that now in 2022, when he learned the photographer's name by chance, he attempted to make contact. You can see the pure excitement Knight has when he shares with us the outcome of his interview, and you can’t help but share in his enthusiasm. Revealing the gear and process that went into creating this poster is a lot more interesting than how I imagine things are created now with so many technological advancements. 

If you are a lover of nostalgia and cameras then look no further than this channel. You will find a large back catalog of informative and entertaining videos discussing the history of cameras and their advertisements, which are an absolute blast to watch in today's climate. Leave a comment below if you have any information on other famous movie posters, and the photographers behind them. 

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Lucy Lumen is an avid analog shooter and content creator on the sunny Gold Coast of Australia. Lucy spends most of her time sharing her adventures in film photography on her YouTube channel and has now ventured into the world of podcasting, where she interviews fellow photographers about their creative process and inspiration.

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This is so cool

Thanks for reading Lee! My partner really enjoyed this video and has since tried to introduce my son to TMNT!

Sure wish the stories had been told by the original photographer and not just relayed by the YouTuber.

This is not something I'd look for and that's the good thing about it. If, like me, you're not very eager for new things, it's easy to end up in your own little virtual bubble with the help of the search algorithms. The other day I got some photography inspiration by reading about Maria Callas and her "great ugly voice". You never know where the magic will be, so thanks!

Hello lovely, thank you for reading. Yes I agree it's easy to stay in the same bubble online and this was a welcome point of difference. :)