Tales by Light is a captivating docuseries that weaves together exploration, photography, and the natural world. Produced as a collaborative effort between National Geographic and Canon, the visually appealing series introduces a group of talented and professional photographers who embark on extraordinary journeys across the globe in pursuit of powerful and evocative images. Through the lens of these exceptional photographers, the audiences are transported to breathtaking locations, presenting thought-provoking narratives that capture the essence of the human experience and the beauty of our planet. For example, one episode will take you to Bangladesh, while another is a dive deep underwater to capture the astounding beauty of the diverse ocean life that is under threat. The series comes in three seasons including six episodes in each one.

Children In Need through the Eyes of Simon Lister is the first episode of the third season which gives you a glimpse into the story behind UNICEF’s poignant portraits of impoverished children. Lister, a veteran photographer, is joined by the goodwill ambassador Orlando Bloom. They both went to “Dhaka”, an overcrowded and impoverished slum in Bangladesh. Lister focuses on both the difficult lives of the children who search for spares or scrap items to eke out a meager living countered by the moments of joy when the children are within the safe spaces set up by UNICEF to receive an education and have some respite from the hardships they endure.

WHERE TO WATCH - The three installments are available on Netflix.

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